August 8 2012: Zanzibar private sector has decried increased power tariffs, over 50 percent higher than in Tanzania Mainland and all in face of unreliable supply due to obsolete infrastructure.In a private-public sector dialogue led by Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ZNCCIA), it has emerged that high cost of power and lack of its reliability is…
By A correspondent, Arusha: Manufacturing and processing sector in Arusha Region and other parts of the country so far has not benefited from the implementation of the East African Community Common Market Protocol (EACCMP). At least that is the preliminary finding by a researcher, Mr A.D.Massaga of Alpha Associates and MBD Consultants. He is looking at the implementation of…
Watch: The Elephant, representing Tanzania business environment, is full of talent, action and potential. The better the business environment, the harder she dances. She is always so eager to dance and forgetful of challenges facing her dance performance. Until the chain on its left foot frustrates the whole performance. The chain represents policies, laws and other factors affecting Tanzania\’s…
(Na Veronica Kazimoto – MAELEZO) Dodoma 31Julai, 2012. Serikali kupitia Halimashauri ya Masasi imeazimia kuchimba mabwawa ya maji kwa matumizi ya binadamu na tayari kibali kimeombwa Wizara ya Maji ili kutumia fedha za Program ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Vijiji. Akijibu swali kwa niaba ya Waziri Mkuu bungeni leo,Naibu Waziri, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu, Tawala za Mikoa na…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, July 30, 2012/ — With the ‘Great Africa Business Migration’ well under way, discussions around the realities of doing business on the continent are now at a critical point. Africa is far from being a homogeneous continent, with 55 countries all boasting different regulatory, tax and competitive environments. Transacting in Africa poses complexities that companies need to…
*Youth, business and volunteers show interest *Website for registration launched Dar es Salaam, 26th July, 2012: Individuals and businesses in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar are positively responding to calls by Zanzibar Association for Youth Education and Empowerment (ZAYEE) to participate fully in Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2012. ZAYEE Vice Chairperson, Mr Omar Said Shaaban said yesterday in a press…
Brussels, 20 July 2012 Although Tanzania averaged 6-7% GDP growth in the last decade, it remains one of the world’s poorest countries in the world, with many people still living below the poverty line of $1.25/day. From 2007 to 2013, Tanzania benefited from an initial allocation of €555 million (part of the 10th European Development Fund) as well as…
On 19th July, The Board of Directors of the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) Limited announced that Mr. Lawrence Mafuru, the Managing Director of National Bank of Commerce has been requested and accepted to go on leave in order to allow investigations into some irregularities allegedly perpetrated at the Bank. Chairman of the NBC Board of Directors Dr. Mussa…
Na Pascal Shelutete, TANAPA: Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii Balozi Khamis Sued Kagasheki ameshiriki katika kampeni maalum ya kutangaza vivutio vya utalii nchini katika mji wa Seattle nchini Marekani na kuelezea matarajio yake ya kuongezeka kwa idadi ya watalii nchini katika kipindi kifupi kijacho. Kampeni hiyo ilizinduliwa jana katika mji wa Seattle nchini Marekani na kushuhudiwa na uwepo wa…
* * (July 17, 2012) The Zuku Awards Categories winners have been announced today at the 15th Zanzibar International Film Festival Awards. Hailed as the newest awards category introduced at the ZIFF Festival, the Zuku Awards seek to reward the best film created by African Directors, in African Location and with African Actors and Actresses. The award rewarded creativity…