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When Ccm Hammers Forge Martyrs: Bishop Bagonza’s Dirge…

Humphrey Polepole Opens Up Why He Had Quitted…

High Court Clarifies Chadema Ban But Was It?

Tanzania’s 2050 Development Vision: A Case of Historical…

The Enduring Contradiction: Apartheid-Era Torture Mandela’s South Africa.

Without Fixing Election Laws Tanzania Will Descend Into…

High Court Judge Orders an Arrest of an…

ACT Wazalendo Condemns Arrest Of Its Leader Zitto…

Humphrey Polepole Opens Up Why He Had Quitted And Questions How Ccm Settled on President Samia as Their Presidential Candidate.

Former Ambassador Humphrey Polepole has hit the ground running five days after eschewing a presidential appointment as an ambassador. He…

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Humphrey Polepole Opens Up Why He Had Quitted And Questions How Ccm Settled on President Samia as Their Presidential Candidate.

High Court Clarifies Chadema Ban But Was It?

Tanzania’s 2050 Development Vision: A Case of Historical Loftier Aspirations Dwarfed By the Harsh Reality!

The Enduring Contradiction: Apartheid-Era Torture Mandela’s South Africa.

When Ccm Hammers Forge Martyrs: Bishop Bagonza’s Dirge For A Nation At The Mercy Of An Anvil!

Bishop Bagonza has crafted a dirge for a nation that looks holistically at the unintended effects of hammering CCM’s perceived enemies who have now been transformed into instantaneous political celebrities. He cited Polepole, Bishop Gwajima, Tundu Lissu and Chadema who had little traction until CCM began to persecute them. It is in the CCM manufacturing […]

Mechazilla: What should Tanzanian youth learn from it?

On October 13, 2024, I found myself in…

Humphrey Polepole Opens Up Why He Had Quitted And Questions How Ccm Settled on President Samia as Their Presidential Candidate.

High Court Clarifies Chadema Ban But Was It?

Zimbabwean Inventor Aims to Power Homes With Radio Waves, REA Should Step in ASAP

A Journey on the MSC Splendida: Escaping the Ordinary on a Cruise from Durban to Cape Town

Daily Habit: The Dangers of Sleeping With Phone Under Your Pillow

Tanzanian Universities Falling Behind Global Rankings: A Critical Look at Education Quality

Mining Insights

Can Tanzania Domestic Gold Purchase Programme Reduce the Demand for External Borrowing?

Yes, Tanzania’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme “can directly reduce the need for external borrowing”, and here’s why and how it works: Current position in local gold purchases. Minister for Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, has…

Inside Tanzania’s 2025/26 Mining Budget Speech: Mining Firms Face Tightening Noose on Local Content and Environmental Compliance

On 2 May 2024, the Tanzanian Minister of Minerals presented the budget…

Tanzania hosts the 62nd EITI board meeting: A landmark moment for transparency and sustainable mining in Africa

In a historic milestone for Tanzania’s extractive industry, the country proudly hosted…

Safety in Mining: Twiga Mineral Corporations sets a benchmark

Twiga Mineral Corporations, which operates the Bulyanhulu and North Mara Gold Mines,…

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Mining and the Environment: Tanzania’s Ongoing Struggle with Small-scale Mining’s Threat to the Natural Environment

Insights From Mining Indaba 2024: Can Disruption Forge a Brighter Future for Tanzanian Mining?

Digging Deeper: Local content challenges in Tanzania’s mining sector.

Prospects and Pitfalls: A Comprehensive Look at Tanzania’s Gold Mining Industry

Tanzania Secures $1B Deals with Australia, US in Critical Minerals Push

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The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project is Now 90% Complete While Conserving the Environment – What Should We Expect Next?

Mining and the Environment: Tanzania’s Ongoing Struggle with Small-scale Mining’s Threat to the Natural Environment

Fueling Progress: Tanzania’s Renewable Energy Revolution in Full Swing

Recent Report: Mobilizing Domestic Resources from Tanzania’s Extractive Industry to Support Climate Financing

Energy Challenges in Tanzania Amidst Global Fuel Crisis and Climate Change

From Ducky to the Farm: Local Actions for a Global Wasteless World

Tanzania’s agriculture sector is at a crossroads. From erratic weather…

HUBRIS: A Silent Danger in the Heart of Pride

The word hubris has deep roots in ancient Greek. It…

Embracing INDUSTRY 5.0: Building a Wasteless World in Harmony with Nature in Tanzania

Over the last century, technological advancements have brought remarkable improvements…

The Birth of a New Ocean in Africa: Mechanisms, Acceleration, and Implications.

A new ocean is forming in Africa due to tectonic plate movement, specifically the East African Rift System. This process is driven by the separation of the Nubian and Somalian…

Agriculture & Food Security

The Roots of Hope: Can GM Cassava Save Mara’s Dying Fields?

In the rolling hills and river-cut valleys of Tanzania’s Mara Region, cassava has long stood as a pillar of survival. It’s not just a food crop, it is insurance. When the rains fail maize…

Sesame Seeds in Tanzania: The Unsung Hero of Agricultural Commodities

In agricultural commodities, sesame seed has emerged as an unsung hero,…

Why Farming Should Not Be Blamed for Climate Change Conundrum

Farming has long been considered one of the key contributors to climate…

Youth in Agriculture: Defying all Odds Against Agriculture Myths

The agriculture sector has played an imperative role as a critical driver…

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Youth in Agriculture: Defying all Odds Against Agriculture Myths

Beyond Agriculture: Tanzania’s Tourism Potential

Nurturing Diversity: Paving the Way to Food Security in Tanzania

Tanzania’s Cotton Revolution: Doubling Production for Economic Growth

Economics & Investment

NALA CEO Speaks With “The Citizen” On Opportunities and Threats of Startups.

NALA CEO Benjamin Fernandes had a one to one discussion with Mwananchi Communications about the state of startups, opportunities and threats. This article reviews what had transpired in that discussion. NALA CEO Benjamin Fernandes…