Dar es Salaam based prominent lawyer, Dr. Eve Hawa Sinare says she is convinced the tourism industry in Tanzania is able to generate more jobs quickly than any other sector because of its linkages to the rest of the economy. She says available data indicates that, tourism provides 400,000 direct jobs to Tanzanians and over one million other jobs…
Kazimzumbwi and Pugu forests are critical for the ecosystem services for the people in Dar es Salaam and its surrounding areas. \”I find it outrageous and unbelievable that at this stage when the entire world is crying for enhanced conservation some people at Ardhi are tending to close their eyes and ears pretending not to see or hear. The…
The National Governing Council of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Tanzania Chapter appreciates the efforts done by Tanzanian President Jakaya Kiwete to recognize the work done by media practitioners in the development of this country. During his government shake-up this week, president Kikwete named 70 new District Commissioners (DCs), among them six journalists. This adds up to…
Two of South Africa’s biggest trade expos – Africa’s Big Seven and SAITEX – get even bigger this year with the addition of three new components. “This year, we have partnered with Trade Conferences International to host the inaugural Retail Solutions Africa Conference in South Africa,” says John Thomson, Managing Director of Exhibition Management Services (EMS), organisers of AB7…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 May 2012 – Africa has experienced the best decade of the past 50 years, but there are still challenges that need to be tackled, said Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Tunisia, in the Opening Plenary of the 22nd World Economic Forum in Africa in Addis Ababa today. “We should not confuse economic growth…
Dar es Salaam: Land conflicts are not new to Tanzania, but with the increasing focus on the formalization of land ownership and a drive to increase foreign direct investments, tensionsover land and disputed land are increasing. In response to a growing body of research, commentary and media reports documenting concerns over escalating levels of conflict associated with land based…
1. Singapore: East & Central Africa’s transportation authorities and their industry partners will be gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on June 21-22 for the 3rd East & Central Africa Roads & Rail Infrastructure Summit 2012. At the top of the agenda will be the discussion on latest development opportunities across this rapidly developing region. 2. As a region,…
Dar es Salaam, 9/05/2012: Members of Tanzania Institute of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) have been urged to carry out lending business in the most transparent manner as it will help boost their ventures drastically. Addressing TAMFI members in Dar es Salaam, Ms Audrey Linthorst, Lead Africa Analyst of Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) based in Washington DC said sharing information with…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 7 May 2012 – More than 700 leaders from business, government, civil society, academia, media and the arts from over 70 countries will meet at the 22nd World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 9 to 11 May. The meeting is being hosted for the first time in Addis Ababa with the support…
Vodacom introduces affordable calling, SMS and Internet offer Dar es Salaam, May 7, 2012: Vodacom has today launched an exciting new offer specifically designed to meet the communication needs of the mass and youthful market in a bid to further increase its customer base by continuing to provide affordable telecommunications services to all Tanzanians. Under the new campaign dubbed…