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Become a “Peacemaker” in Your Marketplace: Sign Up for a Life-Changing Leadership Program Taught by Visionary Gurus.

August 2, 2025
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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — The Purpose & Leadership Forum (PLF), a prominent program for marketplace leaders, is set to begin its twenty-third season on September 13, 2025, in Dar es Salaam. Organised by Kingdom Business Solutions (KBS), the forum is celebrating its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of equipping professionals to integrate faith-based principles into their work. The…

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Navigating the Nascent Tanzanian Carbon Market: A Cautious Path to Growth

August 2, 2025
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Dar es Salaam Tanzania’s carbon market is at a pivotal moment, with great potential for growth tempered by persistent regulatory and procedural challenges. A recent report, “Tanzania’s Carbon Market in 2025,” reveals a market that, while growing, has yet to realize its full potential compared to regional peers. The market’s foundation was laid in 2008 with the issuance of…

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President Samia Inaugurates Ubungo Business Center, Calls on Businesspeople to Seize Opportunities

August 1, 2025
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DAR ES SALAAM – President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched the East African Community Logistics Centre (EACLC) in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, emphasising that the project will establish Tanzania as a key business hub for the entire African continent. Speaking today, August 1, 2025, during the inauguration, President Samia stated that the centre is a crucial step…

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BoT, DIB Lauded for Managing FBME Collapse, Customer Reimbursements

July 31, 2025
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Zanzibar Minister Praises BoT, DIB for Handling FBME Liquidation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum, Zanzibar’s Minister of State, Finance, and Planning, has commended the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and the Deposit Insurance Board (DIB) for their efforts in mitigating the impact on former customers of FBME Bank, which was closed in 2017. Speaking yesterday, July…

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President Samia to Inaugurate Landmark East African Commerce and Logistics Centre in Dar es Salaam

July 30, 2025
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By Esther Mnyika, Dar es Salaam President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially open the East African Commerce and Logistics Centre (EACLC) in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, on August 1st of this year. This new hub, boasting over 2000 shops and occupying 75,000 square meters, is anticipated to significantly boost economic growth through trade and increase revenue,…

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Vice President Mpango Lauds BoT for Groundbreaking Integrated Banking System

July 30, 2025
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By Esther Mnyika, Dar es Salaam Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has commended the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and its experts for developing the Integrated Core Banking System (iCBS), a system meeting international standards yet developed at a significantly lower cost compared to international market prices. Speaking today, July 30, 2025, in Dar es Salaam during the official launch…

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Global Economic Confidence Edges Up, But Geopolitics Casts a Long Shadow as Top Risk in Q2 2025

July 29, 2025
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Accountant Confidence Sees Modest Rebound After Year-Long Dip New data from the Q2 2025 Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS), a joint report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), offers a comprehensive look into the evolving global economic landscape through the eyes of financial professionals. The survey, which gathered 420 responses between…

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EACLC Set to Launch on August 2, Transforming Tanzania’s Trade Landscape

July 28, 2025
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New East African Trade and Logistics Center Set to Transform Tanzania’s Economy Esther Mnyika Dar es Salaam, July 25, 2025 – Tanzania is on the cusp of a major economic transformation with the impending launch of the East African Community Logistics Center (EACLC). The grand opening, scheduled for August 2, will be graced by Her Excellency, President Dr. Samia…

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East Africa’s New Gold: Bee Venom Emerges as a Game-Changer for Rural Economies

July 27, 2025
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NAIROBI | KAMPALA | DAR ES SALAAM – A high-value apiculture revolution is quietly underway in East Africa. Bee venom—scientifically known as apitoxin—is fast becoming a promising economic alternative for beekeepers in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Once overlooked, this potent substance is now attracting global demand from the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, offering a new path for rural prosperity….

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