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Tanzania, Vietnam to deepen ties in trade, investment
Daily News Tanzania
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July 2, 2025
SPAIN: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to bolstering its long-standing cooperation with Vietnam, with a particular focus on strengthening collaboration in investment, agriculture, trade, defence and regional...
Innovators develop AI platform to combat mental health issues
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. As mental health concerns grow in Tanzania, a team of innovators from the University of Dodoma (Udom) has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform aimed at detecting early signs of mental health issues and guiding users...
Tanzania and Somalia all set for direct flights
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Somalia have agreed to reintroduce direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu, marking a major step towards strengthening bilateral ties and expanding trade and cooperation. Speaking on Tuesday during...
Tanzania names 27man squad ahead of opening clash with Burkina Faso
Switch TV
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July 2, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania has confirmed a 27-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with head coach Hemed Suleiman selecting a lineup built around players from the top three domestic clubs. Simba SC and Azam FC each contributed...
Sustaining Africa’s economic resilience hinges on intra-trade, local investments, new partnerships – Kale, MD/Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank
Business Day
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July 2, 2025
A key takeaway from Afreximbank’s 2025 Annual Meetings, held Last week in Abuja, is the growing recognition of Africa’s resilience amid global shocks. However, Yemi Kale, Afreximbank’s Managing Director (Research & International Cooperation) and...
Tap economic empowerment platforms, women told
Daily News Tanzania
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July 2, 2025
DODOMA: DODOMA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has urged women to take full advantage of the various economic empowerment opportunities promoted by the government, particularly through Women Economic Empowerment Platforms (WEEPs), which...
Standard Bank enables China market access to African exporters, reinforcing a key trade corridor
Engineering News
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African businesses reinforced their commitment to global trade diversification and commercial connectivity with China, at the recently concluded 2025 China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE). A 48-strong delegation of export-ready...
Tanzania reaffirms diplomatic, economic ties with Somalia
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its bilateral relationship with Somalia, intending to enhance economic development between the two nations. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the 65th anniversary celebration of...
Tanzania’s CRDB Kijani Bond listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. CRDB Bank Group has listed its Sh171.8 billion green bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), becoming one of the first commercial banks in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve such a listing. The move to list CRDB Bank Group’s...
Tanzanian innovator unveils water-cooled, fuel-efficient tricycle for African roads
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. An innovator from the College of Engineering and Technology (CoET) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has developed a three-wheeled vehicle that uses both water and fuel, offering a cost-effective transport solution amid...
Tanzania’s agro-economy sees sky-high growth in a decade
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
DODOMA: TANZANIA has made significant progress in the agriculture sector, particularly in food production over the past decade, President Samia Suluhu has revealed. In the 2014/15 financial year, the country produced 16,015,238 tonnes of food...
Why farmers in Tanzania should now be turning to fruit exports
The Citizen
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For decades, maize has been Tanzania’s staple crop, forming the backbone of smallholder agriculture. Yet, relying solely on maize farming limits income potential, especially with fluctuating prices and unpredictable weather patterns. However, with...
Uganda to start blending ethanol with petrol from January
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 2, 2025
Uganda will require fuel distributors to blend locally produced ethanol into all petrol sold in the country starting next January, the energy ministry said on Tuesday, a measure that could reduce the East African nation's petroleum import bill....
Political analyst Herman Manyora lands top job
The Standard
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Prof. Herman Manyora Communications Lead Researcher,CPS Research International,Most of the international students in Kenyan Universities comes from East and Central African Countries at over 70% the leading country being Uganda at 19.9% followed...
Don't Stop Flying, It Is Good For Climate Change And Local Economies
Forbes
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Young Asian woman carrying suitcase, walking by the window at airport terminal.getty Has flying become the ultimate climate sin? Air travel is often cast as a scapegoat when it comes to tourism, but the numbers may tell a different story. Only 11%...
What Tanzanians should expect as new financial year begins
The Citizen
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Dodoma. The 2025/26 government financial year officially begins today, July 1, bringing with it a range of changes that offer relief to some citizens while increasing the financial burden on others. The new budget, amounting to Sh56.49 trillion,...
Tanzania, Somalia forge stronger ties with direct flights
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania and Somalia plan to resume direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu as part of renewed efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties. The announcement was made during celebrations marking Somalia’s 65th...
BoT Governor: I envision CRDB Bank evolving into a strategic, pan-African bank leading in innovation
The Citizen
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CRDB Bank’s 30-year growth story without the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) at heart of the narrative is a clear fairy tale. The BoT has played the role of a nurturing parent, offering guidance, oversight, and enabling regulation as CRDB Bank matured into...
Three Decades: A journey of growth, impact, and boundless possibilities Message from the Group CEO CRDB Bank Plc
The Citizen
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Today, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone 30 years of CRDB Bank. What a journey it has been! Reflect for a moment: 30 years is the age of a vibrant, ambitious individual mature, experienced, and full of purpose. And just like that person,...
Celebrity barber appeals for financial support after cancer diagnosis: "Help...
TUKO
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July 1, 2025
Ailing celebrity barber Sam Kitiki told TUKO.co.ke he is raising KSh 300,000 to cover his medical bill Well-wishers can donate any amount to his M-Pesa number +254724590868 registered under his name, Samuel Kilonzo Sam is grateful for the support...