By Adeline Remmy Ndesanjo The Ocean is Calling: The air in the Julius Nyerere International Convention Center in Dar es Salaam was thick with anticipation. In July 2024, maritime experts, policymakers, and academics from across the African continent—from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and beyond—had gathered for the 3rd Blue Economy Conference (BEC2024). The theme, emblazoned on banners and programs,…
Here’s a significantly enhanced version with deeper analysis and implications: Tanzania Releases $200M in Strategic Grain Reserves to Stabilize Markets Dodoma, Tanzania — October 2025 Tanzania’s National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is releasing 534,000 tonnes of grain worth over TSh 460 billion (~US$200 million) onto the domestic market — one of the country’s largest reserve sales in recent history….
By Rahel Pallangyo In the world of film and art, where emotions and raw talent often seem to dominate, the rise of a star who marries that talent with a sharp business mind is both rare and refreshing. In Dar es Salaam and far beyond, the name Jamila Mfaume Bode is shining brighter by the day. Not only is…
100Africa.com Correspondent Dateline: NJOMBE, Tanzania In the cool, rolling highlands of Njombe, a region now known as Tanzania’s avocado capital, the story of the country’s future is being written. A decade ago, a smallholder farmer here might have struggled with unpredictable rains, acidic soil, and little access to markets beyond the local village. Today, that same farmer is likely…
Dodoma, August 8, 2025 — The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has commended the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) for its outstanding performance, which has delivered tangible benefits to farmers across the country. President Samia made the remarks today during the climax of the National Farmers’ Day (Nanenane) Agricultural Exhibition, held in Dodoma,…
DODOMA, Tanzania – A new study suggests that Tanzania’s agricultural sector contributes significantly more to government revenue than official statistics indicate. The research, conducted by economists Cyril Chimilla of the Institute of Tax Administration and John Siegfried M. Shilinde of the Economic and Social Research Foundation, highlights the substantial, often-overlooked, fiscal impact of indirect revenue. Presented at the 11th…
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…
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…
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,…
By Esther Mnyika IRINGA, July 23, 2025 — Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) Managing Director Lazaro Twange today urged project managers to ensure the Tanzania–Zambia (TAZA) power interconnection is completed on schedule, emphasizing that professional oversight and adherence to contractual timelines are critical to delivering reliable electricity to communities. During a two-day inspection tour of the TAZA project…