CONSUMERS in the country will continue to feel pain in their day to day activities as prices of petroleum products, especially kerosene, have been slightly reduced. Dar es Salaam Regiom seems to be enjoying the EWURA decision as the price of kerosene has plummeted from Tsh2,086 to Tsh1,940 per litre while that of petrol has now been set Tsh2,206…
Reasons for depreciation of the Tanzania shilling stated Written by Yakobe Chiwambo Friday, 08 July 2011 05:28 ECONOMISTS say there are many reasons why the Tanzania shilling has been depreciating relentlessly over the past four years as indicated in recent Delloitte&Touche report on the East African economies.According to economists who spoke to Business Times at the 35th Dar es…
Tanzania: experts question reliance on foreign investors for economic growth Written by YAKOBE CHIWAMBO Friday, 15 July 2011 05:16 TANZANIA’S economy is projected to see strong real growth in the next two years, growing at 6.5 per cent in 2011 – and 6.6 per cent in 2012. Apparently, the growth is driven by foreign investments. However, local economists have…
sexual child abuse still a major challenge AS it has several times been reported in the media especially at local level, it is evident that child sexual abuse is among the challenges that face children in Tanzania. Bearing in mind that last month, it was World’s Child Day, Business Times reporter YAKOBE CHIWAMBO, held an interview with Director for…
More needs to be done to fight children sexual abuse YAKOBE CHIWAMBO Unlike other types of abuses like physical or psychological torment, child sexual abuse in most cases happens secretly. This makes it difficult for culprits to be made answerable. In the first place, it is difficult to find data about children sexual abuse. Children exposed to being abused…
This way, Kilimo Kwanza is just another useless song By Saumu Jumanne Once again the country runs the risk of suffering acute food shortages. That is why from April, the Government of Tanzania (GoT) halted food exports, especially maize. According to the Minister for Agriculture, Prof Jumanne Maghembe, the ban runs from April to June this year. The good…
Era of big shame for Tanzania, thanks to irresponsible leaders By Saumu Jumanne We have become a nation that expects too much for investing too little in productive actions. We want to lead luxurious life for no hard work. Students want excellent exam results from total neglect of studies! And good heavens sometimes it happens. The trend goes on…
Downtrodden motherhood, little prospects of economic freedom Mother – a truly magical word that have made poets of all ages go gaga. Our mothers bear us in blood, sweat, and tears. For our fathers, we come from the pleasure of sex and no physical pain for them afterwards – supporting the expectant mother is an option. A man can…
Our girls, education and lost dreams in mire of poverty Every other girl that you see has a dream -an aspiration for a better life- for her own and the larger family. The most ultimate thing that can make those dreams come true is education, and unfortunately, after primary school, few of our girls go ahead, and they are…
Innovation, not complaints will take us there Saumu Jumanne If there was a gold medal for complaining many Tanzanians from the lowest to the highest echelons would be potential winners. Grumbling have become so embed in our national psyche almost becoming a way of life. In parliament, at public rallies, in the offices, classrooms and even at pubs, it…