Africa Matters

Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers

Public Private Dialogue : “Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers”. The first Markets-PAN Private Public Dialogue (PPD) to discuss ‘Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers’ will be held in Morogoro from Thursday 30th to Friday 31st August, 2012. A number of representations from all over the country…

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Tanzania to host international green revolution meet

*Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (23 August, 2012)* – Tanzania’s Minster of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives the Honorable Christopher Chiza and President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Jane Karuku today announced that Tanzania will host the *African Green Revolution Forum* (AGRF) from September 26 to 28, 2012. The meeting is the next milestone in developing…

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AGRA president for Tanzania first official visit

*To meet government officials, civil society, diplomats Dar es Salaam (21, 08, 2012/ 09:00am) The recently appointed President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Ms. Jane Karuku is making her maiden visit to Tanzania in her official capacity this Wednesday (22nd 08 2012). Like many other leaders, Ms Karuku, believes smallholder farmers – in Tanzania and…

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Airtel Pan-African Youth Tourney Kicks off / The largest youth Soccer initiative in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya,** August 21, 2012/ *– *The Airtel Africa Championships ( http://www.airtel.com) officially kicked off today in Nairobi, Kenya. The tournament which brings together Africa’s best talent in the boys and girls under 17 categories will take place from the 21st to the 25th of August. ** The championship is the culmination of regional and national tournaments in 15…

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Business leader perceptions of the investment climate in Tanzania – 2011

The fourth annual report of a survey of business leaders in Tanzania prepared to highlightpriorities for action to improve the business enabling environment, reveals that the factors that make it difficult for businesses to geton with running and growing their business, in order, are: Power‚ § Roads‚ § Corruption‚ § Water. Power is consistently the biggest problem with roads…

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Standard Bank results benefit from its African focus

Standard Bank’s core businesses performed well in a difficult environment and are showing good momentum as the group continues to improve its market position in Africa across many of its key products, segments and geographies. The results of the first half of 2012 support Standard Bank’s strategic refinement to strengthen its focus on Africa. A highlight of the results…

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Tamasha la Mitindo Dar es Salaam sikukuu ya Iddi

DAR-ES-SALAAM, Tanzania TAMASHA la Mitindo la Dar es salaam (DFF) kwa mwaka wa pili mfululizo linandaa tamasha kubwa la mavazi ambalo pia litahusisha mauzo ya kawaida na ya hisani. Tamasha hilo limetengenezwa mahususi kwa ajili ya kuwapa muda mzuri familia kusherehekea sikukuu ya Iddi. Katika tamasha hilo watu watapata nafasi ya kuona vivutio mbalimbali, kula na kununua bidhaa za…

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Safari Air Link takes delivery of the most exciting plane in Tanzania

*Fast * Convenient * Luxurious * Twin Engines * First of its kind based in Tz! Dar es Salaam, 12- 08 -2012: Safari Air Link has announced the arrival of Citation Mustang 510 executive jet to their fleet of aircraft in a move to up provision of executive air transport services to business sector, tourism and emergency health care…

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Private sector in Zanzibar seek business friendly power tariffs, more reliable services

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…

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Tanzania manufacturing sector not benefiting from implementation of EAC Common Market Protocal

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…

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Tanzania Business Environment as an elephant but. …………..

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…

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