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Forbes Unveils 2024 List of Africa’s Most Powerful Women, Led by Okonjo-Iweala, Samia Suluhu, and More

December 14, 2024

| Africa, Business News

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian While women across the globe continue to face systemic obstacles that hinder their ability to reach and sustain positions of power, a select group are breaking these barriers, making significant strides in business, entertainment, and politics. Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women celebrates these trailblazers, with five African women securing…

Tanzania our closest, biggest partner in Africa: PM at MoU exchange event

October 9, 2023

| News, Tanzania News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Exchange programme, stressed that Tanzania is the biggest and the closest partner of India in the entire Africa, noting that today marks a historic day in India-Tanzania relations. “Today is a historic day in the relations between India and Tanzania. Today we are trying our age-old friendship into a Strategic Partnership,” he…

Samia reinstates annual salary increment for civil servants

May 2, 2023

Summary The reinstatement comes seven years after the removal of the system of annual salary increase by the late John Magufuli in 2016. Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced the reinstatement of the annual salary increase for public service employees. Her announcement comes seven years after the removal of the system of annual salary increase by…

See reason why Tanzania is set to overtake Kenya as East Africa’s second largest economy

April 17, 2023

As presently constructed, Kenya stands as East Africa’s second largest economy in terms of overall GDP, second only to Ethiopia. However, Kenya’s spot as the subcontinent’s second largest economy could change within the next decade owing to the rate at which East Africa’s 3rd largest economy, Tanzania is growing. This prediction is based on a report issued by the…

What Kamala Haris’ visit to Tanzania holds

March 29, 2023

| Latest travel news, Top News

Summary Expectations are high that the coming of the US second in command will bolster ties with Tanzania in areas such as trade, tourism, education, health, agriculture, environment, information and communication technology (ICT), as well as security and defence Dar es Salaam. US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Tanzania today amid optimism for further improving bilateral ties between…

Analysts describe Harris’s visit as gesture to Samia’s 4Rs philosophy

March 29, 2023

| Latest travel news, Top News

POLITICAL analysts view the visit by US Vice-President Kamala Harris to Tanzania as a further step in recognising President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s 4Rs philosophy in promoting democracy and good governance. They said President Samia walks the talk in unifying the country as well as promoting multilateral cooperation through her philosophy. The 4Rs stands for Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding…

Tanzania’s investments value rises to $8.6 billion in two years, Samia’s presidency

March 23, 2023

| Financials, News Update

Summary President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s pro-business approach has restored domestic and foreign investors’ trust and confidence Dar es Salaam. The ongoing efforts to improve Tanzania’s business climate have had a positive outcome on the attraction of investments, with latest data showing a 173 percent rise in the amount invested in the country during the past two years. Data from…

Barrick Gold pledges Sh70bn to expand education infrastructure in Tanzania

March 21, 2023

| Financials, News Update

Summary Called ‘The Barrick-Twiga Future Forward Education Program”, the objective is to build 1,090 classrooms, 1,640 ablution blocks and 270 dormitories across 161 schools nationwide Barrick Gold is pledging $30 million (about Sh70 billion) in support of the government’s plan to expand the education infrastructure in Tanzania. The affirmation was reached during yesterday’s meeting between Barrick president and chief…

These Are All The Female Presidents In Africa

March 20, 2023

| News Update, Top News

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Despite the deeply rooted patriarchal system in our culture, women have still managed to beat the system and are taking over some of the leadership roles traditionally designated for men, including the highest seat in the country. Did you know that Africa currently has two female presidents and only a total of 10…

Tanzania and South Africa out to strengthen bilateral relations

March 17, 2023

Summary The two countries have historical relations dating back to the struggle for independence in southern Africa in which Tanzania played a significant role Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and South Africa signed memoranda of understanding yesterday as the leaders of the two nations discussed cooperation in matters related to defense and security, trade, and investment, as well as education…

Forging new deal for TZ, SA

March 16, 2023

Source | Daily News PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan day arrived in Pretoria, South Africa for a two-day State visit at the invitation of South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. The State visit will crown the second session of the South Africa-Tanzania Bi-National Commission (BNC). The commission comprises four committees –Political and Diplomatic; Defence and Security; Economic Affairs, and Social and…

Tanzania-US TRADE: Envoy touts mutual benefits

March 11, 2023

| Business, News

NEWLY appointed American Ambassador to Tanzania Michael Battle has listed his top priorities for promoting trade and investment between the two countries during his tenure in office. The former US Ambassador to the African Union said he would work with the government of Tanzania and its people to expand trade opportunities. According to him, all US ambassadors are responsible…

Samia roots for East Africa’s peace as she meets with Eala speaker

March 7, 2023

Summary President Samia Suluhu Hassan pledged her support in ensuring that the 5th Assembly fulfilled its mandate of furthering the EAC integration agenda Arusha. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said Tanzania will leave no stone unturned in the quest for peace and security in East Africa. As she met the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ntakirutimana,…

Tanzanian president allocates land to East African business body for building headquarters

March 7, 2023

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | The East African Business Council (EABC) has applauded Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan for allocating three hectares of land for building its headquarters in the East African nation’s northern city of Arusha, the EABC said in a statement late Friday. Hassan on Friday handed over to EABC CEO John Kalisa a title deed for a…

600 investors from Europe set sights on Tanzania

January 24, 2023

Summary Tanzania and the EU have developed very cordial relations since President Hassan assumed office in March 2021 Dar es Salaam. Over 600 investors and business leaders from the 27-member European Union (EU) are lined up for a mega business forum in Dar es Salaam next month as they seek to capitalise on Tanzania’s current pro-business policies to boost…

Samia Insists on Hard Work, Tax Compliance

October 17, 2022

Origina article here Tanzanians have been urged to work hard and pay taxes effectively to enable the government to undertake development projects efficiently. President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued the call on Sunday at Nyakanazi Village, Biharamulo District in Kagera Region, when speaking to citizens. She said the funds channeled to development projects by the government come from the collected…

Tanzania and Mozambique Join Hands to Explore Hydrocarbons

September 28, 2022

| Business, News

Promising recent resource finds in Mozambique and Tanzania bode well for Africa’s future. Exploration is being pursued with renewed vigour, and the world’s energy companies are keenly eyeing the continent. Mozambique and Tanzania have signed two cooperation agreements in Maputo, focusing on combating terrorism and fighting crime. Mozambique is currently fighting Islamist militants in the country’s gas-rich northern Cabo…

International leaders sign joint statement at COP26

November 3, 2021

| Current Affairs

Originally published on www.gov.scot A statement calling for the role of women and girls to be advanced in addressing climate change has been launched at COP26, jointly-sponsored by the Scottish Government and UN Women. The Glasgow Women’s Leadership Statement on Gender Equality and Climate Change commits to further strengthening efforts to support women and girls to lead on addressing…