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Why Tanzania drums up for Libya’s stability
Daily News Tanzania
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August 2, 2025
TANZANIA: TANZANIA has expressed its enthusiasm to see Libya gets back to stability from the prevailing situation, marked by political fragmentation, institutional paralysis, recurrent armed clashes and external interference. The Minister for...
EACLC set to drive industrialisation, regional trade integration
Daily News Tanzania
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August 2, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE newly launched East Africa Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) has been designed with a strong focus on local impact aiming to boost trade, enhance regional integration and accelerate Tanzania’s industrialisation, with Dar...
Russia initiates pilot nuclear project in Tanzania
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A Rosatom subsidiary has launched a pilot uranium processing plant in Tanzania as part of preparations for a full-scale facility planned for construction next year, the Russian state nuclear corporation announced Wednesday. Mantra...
Finance ministry faces court case over $1 billion debt
Radio Tamazuj
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August 1, 2025
South Sudan’s government is facing a legal challenge at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) over a $1.05 billion debt, in a case that raises fresh concerns about transparency and financial governance in the country. South Sudan is grappling...
Russia-backed $1.2B uranium project launches in Tanzania to fuel energy, economic growth
Business Insider Africa
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August 1, 2025
The venture aims to harness the country’s vast uranium reserves as a driver for economic growth, industrial development, and future clean energy prospects. President Samia Suluhu Hassan presided over the inauguration of a $400 million uranium...
EAC, regional lawyers condemn Tanzania over business restrictions
Independent (Uganda)
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August 1, 2025
Tanzania’s president Samia Suluhu Hassan Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community and regional leaders have condemned the recent business restrictions imposed by the Tanzanian government. On Tuesday, Tanzania issued a new...
Canadian gas investor launches claims against Tanzania
Global Arbitration Review
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Credit: Wikicommons/Diarrhea A Canadian energy company has made good on threatened ICSID claims against Tanzania over its investment in a billion-dollar natural gas project. Register for limited access Register for free to receive GAR’s daily...
Tanzania sets eyes on intra-African trade fair
Daily News Tanzania
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August 1, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA will leverage the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria to promote local products and showcase the country’s burgeoning manufacturing prowess on a continental stage. Tantrade Director General, Dr Latifa Khamis told the...
Tanzania’s mining sector contributes 10.1 percent to GDP and supports more than six million jobs
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has the potential to generate up to $11.7 billion in annual revenue and create over 25,000 jobs by enhancing value addition in its mineral sector. This insight comes from a new report developed under the UK-funded...
It elevates regional business; Samia hails new trade, logistics hub
Daily News Tanzania
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August 1, 2025
Speaking during the official launch of the $110m US dollars centre, President Samia emphasised that the EACLC will serve as a model for improving the management, transparency, and infrastructure of markets in Tanzania. “This facility is not a...
CHAN 2024, Kenya's opportunity to boost economy, tourism
The Standard
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Harambee Stars players during training session on July 29, 2025 From tourism and youth employment to infrastructure and regional unity, CHAN is shaping up to be a golden opportunity for Kenya to shine both on and off the pitch. As Kenya readies to...
Tanzania sets pace in Africa’s transport intergration
Daily News Tanzania
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August 1, 2025
TANZANIA: REGIONAL and international leaders have commended Tanzania for its unwavering commitment to implementing transformative transport infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing Africa’s connectivity. The strategic initiatives include the...
Tanzania, Russia launch joint $1.2bln uranium plant in Namtumbo
Zawya
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Tanzania launched a $1.2 billion uranium extraction project this week, aiming to boost economic growth and develop clean energy. The initiative, a joint venture with Russia’s State atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, seeks to position uranium as a...
Murkomen: Kenyans safe in Tz despite business ban
Star
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Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen/SCREENGRAB Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has moved to assure Kenyans operating businesses in Tanzania that they remain safe, amid growing public concerns over recent policy restrictions introduced by...
Visa restrictions said to be retarding business
The Gleaner
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August 1, 2025
Visa restrictions continue to limit mobility for many nations in the Global South and hinder Africa-Caribbean trade, high-level delegates at an investment forum have said. According to the latest version of the Henley Passport Index, which ranks...
Tanzania Business Ban on Foreigners Takes Twist as EAC Weighs in
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 1, 2025
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has issued a stern warning to Tanzania regarding its recent directive banning non-citizens, including Kenyans, from operating within 15 business sectors. In a statement, EAC Secretary General Veronica...
Kariakoo Market, NIC to enhance disaster preparedness
Daily News Tanzania
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August 1, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: KARIAKOO Market Corporation has partnered with the National Insurance Corporation to offer affordable insurance services at the renovated market, enhancing disaster preparedness and financial security for traders. Kariakoo Market...
Kenya raises concern over Tanzania’s business licensing order, citing violation of the EAC common market protocol
TV47
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July 31, 2025
The Government has formally expressed concern over the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025 issued by Tanzania. In statement, Principal Secretary Department for East African Community, Caroline...
Tanzania boosts regional standing with new logistics facility
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday inaugurated the Kwala Inland Dry Port and flagged off freight services on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), describing the moment as historic for Tanzania’s ambition to become a regional...
BoT, WFP to boost youth financial literacy in agric
Daily News Tanzania
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August 1, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Bank of Tanzania Academy and the World Food Programme have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance financial literacy in agriculture among the youth. The partnership, through the Vijana Kilimo Biashara (VKB)...