By Dr Reginald Mengi, 14th May 2015 The peoples of East Africa who are the intended beneficiaries of the EAC’s integration are bound by very strong political, economic and social relationships and share a common history, culture and infrastructure, civil society organizations and community based organizations. They provide a key tool for the success of the integration. The process…

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By Maida Waziri A time has come if the law of 30 per cent tenders to women, youth, and the disabled are followed in the construction industry, that would be one of the greatest empowerment drives. It could lead to new employment for thousands of women in the industry. That there is a great need to motivate and inspire…

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(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss the growing world food crisis with the chairman of the African Union on Friday and give him an “exhaustive” explanation of what is really happening with Ukrainian grain, the Kremlin said. Putin will meet Senegalese President Macky Sall, chairman of the AU, in Sochi later on Friday.

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(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss the growing world food crisis with the chairman of the African Union on Friday and give him an “exhaustive” explanation of what is really happening with Ukrainian grain, the Kremlin said. Putin will meet Senegalese President Macky Sall, chairman of the AU, in Sochi later on Friday.

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The continent’s beauty industry is expected to be worth $14 billion by the end of 2022 For beauty junkies living on the second-most populous continent, the wait is finally over. Last week, pop music sensation and style mogul Rihanna announced that she’ll finally begin selling her Fenty Beauty products in Africa. Here’s everything you need to know: What is Fenty Beauty?…

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Raila Odinga holds a German qualification called Dipl-Ing from Madgeburg in the then East Germany. This institution has since come together with others to form Otto Von Guericke Universitat since 1993 (Raila’s name is listed among prominent alumni of this university). Previously, Madgeburg offered technical programmes in Engineering and related disciplines. Dipl-Ing or Dip-Ing is a short form for…

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Summary Investment in Tanzania brings a much wider scale of benefits to the economy especially after the government reshuffled the investment sector Tanzania is one of the most attractive investment destinations LNG is one of Tanzania’s hot investment pockets Tanzania-Uganda are now oil economy partners Tanzania is one of the most attractive places for investors in Africa including East…

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By Elly D. Kimbwereza, Tona Lodge (tonalodge.org) I believe that Tanzania’s heritage of its cultural values should be recognized as our country’s most precious resource coupled by our wild land and animals because the rewards of wildlife and nature conservation can be reaped sustainably through multi- use  tourism  benefiting not only tourists but Tanzania’s land, animals and rural communities….

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Summary According to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), effective Wednesday, the retail price for petrol is Tsh2,994 ($1.28) from 3,303 ($1.42) per litre, diesel Tsh3,126 ($1.34) down from Tsh3,452 ($1.48) per litre, while kerosene prices remain unchanged. Tanzania has reduced the cost of fuel effective Wednesday following the Tsh100 billion ($43 million) fuel subsidy the government…

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Summary According to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), effective Wednesday, the retail price for petrol is Tsh2,994 ($1.28) from 3,303 ($1.42) per litre, diesel Tsh3,126 ($1.34) down from Tsh3,452 ($1.48) per litre, while kerosene prices remain unchanged. Tanzania has reduced the cost of fuel effective Wednesday following the Tsh100 billion ($43 million) fuel subsidy the government…

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