Africa Matters

High Court rules in favour of Tanzania- Dubai port deal

The court rules that the IGA is not a contract that can be governed by the laws of contracts. The High Court (Mbeya Divison) has ruled that the IGA contract between the Government of Tanzania and Dubai has no problem, so the objection raised by the plaintiffs bears no merit. The decision was handed down by a panel of…

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New circus over port deal as Kenya courts Gulf investors

Kenya- Tanzania’s business competitor in the region- is set to enter into an investment agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dar es Salaam. At a time Tanzanians are divided over the recent Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Dubai, Kenya is reported to be courting the same investors from the Gulf. Kenya, Tanzania’s business competitor in the region, is set to…

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We are building one Tanzania, says Samia

Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said yesterday that she was all out to build Tanzania, reminding Tanzanians that the country remains one and united. Summary President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a public rally in Mwanza yesterday that the country remains one and united In an apparent reaction to recent sentiments where some politicians seemed to question…

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