Pundits hail Samia’s AfCFTA wake-up call

Analysts have lauded President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s speech at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Forum on Youth and Women Inclusion in Trade, saying it was timely and ‘a wake-up call’. Delivering her speech in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, President Samia challenged women and youth in Africa to take advantage of available resources in improving and strengthening…

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Air Belgium Celebrates First Flight to South Africa

A delighted Air Belgium celebrated its first new flights to South Africa yesterday, Wednesday 14 September 2022. The airline said: “Cheers to new flights to South Africa! Our #A330neo takes off from Brussels Airport to Johannesburg and Cape Town“ Simultaneous flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg are now available from Brussels Airport every Wednesday and Sunday, while return flights…

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President of Tanzania meets Judges of African Court

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania has engaged Judges of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights at the State House in Dar es Salaam. The engagement which was initiated by the African Court Judges offered the opportunity for the discussion of a number of issues, including the construction of the permanent premises of…

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Weather forecasting in Tanzania for new tech

Summary Currently, Tanzania and a number of other African countries use of second generation satellites which are not as effective as the third generation ones Dar es Salaam. The precision of Tanzania’s weather forecasts will significantly improve starting next year as a European organisation plans to install third generation satellites in the country and in several other African countries….

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Weather forecasting in Tanzania for new tech

Summary Currently, Tanzania and a number of other African countries use of second generation satellites which are not as effective as the third generation ones Dar es Salaam. The precision of Tanzania’s weather forecasts will significantly improve starting next year as a European organisation plans to install third generation satellites in the country and in several other African countries….

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Despite fifth snub Raila remains influential

The inquest into why he failed to win for the fifth time is ongoing, but some close aides and allies have been slogging it out on social media. • Hearts were broken and many still remain inconsolable as it dawned on them that the three decades’ quest to see an Odinga presidency had come to an end. • Some…

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19 US firms to explore investment opportunities in TANZANIA

EFFORTS by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to promote Tanzania continue to pay off and witnessed some 19 USA companies readiness to explore investment opportunities in the country. According to a statement issued on Tuesday the U.S Embassy in Dar es Salaam and the U.S Commercial Service, representative of the 19 companies will be among participants in a two-day fact-finding…

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‘Africa must stand together to sustain food system’

VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has underlined the necessity for Africa to stand together on issues that affect many countries as one of the ways to ensure a sustainable food system on the continent. Dr Mpango said this on Wednesday during a Presidential Summit at the ongoing Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) 2022 Summit in Kigali Rwanda. “Together, we can…

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AfDB to provide $12.5bn to support Africa adaptation programme

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group says the bank will provide 12.5 billion dollars to support the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAA-P). The AfDB president disclosed this via his verified twitter handle @akin_adesina on Wednesday. The AAA-P is Africa’s own programme, supported by African Heads of State, to mobilise more resources for climate change,…

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Tanzania, Kenya lady golfers take lead at All Africa games

Summary In the competition, Tanzania One Team have so far collected a total of 148 strokes as the same as Kenya. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s ladies national golf team “Tanzania One Team” captain Hawa Wanyeche scored high on day one of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The prestigious tournament teed-off yesterday at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club…

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