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Tanzania sets pace in Africa’s transport intergration
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...
Prioritise ethics, sustainability, African bankers told
MWANZA: AFRICAN bankers have been urged to uphold responsible and ethical banking practices while placing sustainability at the core of their operations to minimise environmental harm and support local communities. The call was made by the...

Tanzania targets economic boost with launch of Kwala Inland Port
Dar es Salaam. The newly launched Kwala Inland Dry Port is expected to significantly cut transport costs and time, ease congestion in Dar es Salaam and stimulate economic development in surrounding areas, the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has...

Top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in July 2025
Although exports might occasionally become more competitive due to currency depreciation, prolonged currency weakness can have very negative long-term effects, particularly for countries that rely significantly on imports, external debt, and...

Uncovering forest loss in gorilla park six months after M23 offensive in the DRC
Six months since M23 armed rebels took control of provincial capitals in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local activists and satellite imagery collected by Mongabay have identified sites of expanding forest loss in Kahuzi-Biega National...

AI emerges as game-changer in global fight against Mpox
Daijiworld Media Network – Geneva Geneva, Jul 19: As the world was grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, a sudden Mpox outbreak between 2022 and 2023 caught global health systems off guard. What began in remote villages and mining regions of...

Indigenous firm Dutylex partners with Petro-Canada Lubricants to expand footprint in Africa
Indigenous firm, Dutylex, has defied all odds to become a Pan-African firm with its ambition of becoming a household name on the African continent. Founded by its Chief Executive Officer, Peter Quarm, the Ghana-based lubricant solutions company...
All set for historic launch of Kwala Dry Port today
COAST REGION: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is today expected to officially inaugurate the eagerly awaited Kwala Dry Port that is set to transform cargo transportation from the Dar es Salaam Port, decongest the city and fast-track regional trade....

Elizabeth Shackelford: Burning down America’s best tool for peace and prosperity
On July 11, the U.S. State Department imposed sweeping layoffs as part of a large-scale reorganization. Why should this matter to you? Violence is surging across the globe — 2024 saw the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in over 70...

Column: We’re burning down America’s best tool for peace and prosperity
On July 11, the U.S. State Department imposed sweeping layoffs as part of a large-scale reorganization. Why should this matter to you? Violence is surging across the globe — 2024 saw the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in more than...
Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
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Trump's 25% Tariff Isn't The Problem - The Real Problem Is How Modi' Govt Surrendered Without Any Response
The imposition of a 25% tariff by former U.S. President Donald Trump, while aggressive, is not unprecedented in global trade politics. Such protectionist moves are common strategies used by powerful economies to tilt trade balances in their favor....

Unrecognized Governments and the ICC Redux: Could Afghanistan Withdraw from the Rome Statute?
In January 2025, the Office of the Prosecutor applied for warrants to arrest Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of the Taliban and de facto leader of Afghanistan, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the Chief Justice of the Islamic Emirate of...

Shackelford: Trump slashes America’s diplomatic corps when they’re needed most
On July 11, the U.S. State Department imposed sweeping layoffs as part of a large-scale reorganization. Why should this matter to you? Violence is surging across the globe — 2024 saw the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in over 70...

Tanzania Business Ban on Foreigners Takes Twist as EAC Weighs in
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...

Tanzania Bans Rwandans, Other Foreigners from Key Economic Activities
1 Tanzania President Samia Suluhu The Tanzanian government has officially prohibited foreign nationals—including Rwandans—from engaging in a wide range of small- and medium-scale economic activities, triggering fresh concerns about the country’s...

What Does the Red “CD” Number Plate Mean in Kenya?
In Kenya, all motor vehicles are issued with a unique registration number, commonly referred to as a number plate. These serve to identify the individual or entity that owns the vehicle. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is involved in the...

Tanzania bans foreigners from running small businesses to preserve citizens' livelihoods
Tanzania has enacted sweeping new restrictions barring foreigners from operating a broad range of small businesses, in a move aimed at protecting grassroots economic activity and preserving opportunities for local citizens. The new regulation,...

The Fraudulent Peace Accord between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed in Washington DC, June 2025
Campbell interrogates the recent DRC-Rwanda peace accord brokered in the US which he terms fraudulent; and poses the question: can the US and Qatar support peace in Africa amidst the militarization of the continent? Originally published in...
In Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Reassessing Tax Incentives Can Assist Growth and Equity
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), rationalizing tax incentives could improve effectiveness of tax policies, and pave the way for future tax rate reductions, while ensuring adequate resources for development and social spending, according...