East Africa, Big Money, and the False Promise of “Free” Markets
A recent report by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) suggests that Africa registered a $1.4 billion decline in venture…
Data as the New Oil: Africa’s Struggle for Digital Sovereignty
Data has become the new oil in the digital era, and tech companies are the new barons. In the…
Russia-Africa Partnership: A New Chapter in Multipolar Diplomacy and Economic Partnership
Russia’s engagement with the African continent has witnessed a notable surge in recent years, leading to the establishment of…
Sesame Seeds in Tanzania: The Unsung Hero of Agricultural Commodities
In agricultural commodities, sesame seed has emerged as an unsung hero, particularly in Tanzania. Despite its relatively low global…
Beyond The Saudi’s Oil: Sports, Power, and the Quest for Global Influence
My favorite sports analyst, Rory Smith of the New York Times, called the Qatar World Cup plastic. Edo Kumwembe,…
A Milestone Partnership: Ireland and UN Join Hands for Tanzania’s Sustainable Development
In a noteworthy stride towards achieving Tanzania’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Embassy of Ireland and the United Nations…
The Silent Epidemic: Addressing Touch Starvation in the Age of Isolation
Have you ever wondered why doctors put the baby on the mother’s bare skin when a baby is born?…
Tanzania’s Role in the Clean Energy Transition: A Wealth of Critical Minerals
Tanzania has significant deposits of minerals critical to the clean energy transition. For example, nickel deposits have been discovered…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Urgent Battle Against Food Imports Dependency Continues
Over the years, Sub-Saharan Africa has remained a net importer of food and agricultural products despite having 60 percent…
ICT Industry in Tanzania: Business Opportunities, Current Status, and Growth Trajectory
As technology continues to shape the global landscape, this East African nation stands at the forefront of embracing digital…
