Tanzania: Four nuns perish in Mwanza road accident

Four nuns of the Congregation of the Carmelite Missionaries of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus have died after their car collided head-on with a lorry in Mwanza. Among the dead was the Superior General of the Congregation worldwide, Sister Nelina...

Financing renewable energy through green bonds in Tanzania: A legal perspective

Tanzania’s renewable energy sector has significant potential to diversify the national energy mix and contribute to climate change mitigation. Financing, however, remains a key barrier. The promulgation of The Capital Markets and Securities...

Young innovators’ idea grows into eco-business

Dar es Salaam. What began as a school science project by two secondary school students has grown into a thriving green enterprise, transforming human hair waste into organic fertiliser and nutrient-rich soil. Ojung’s Laizer and David Denis, then...

How to ensure consistent financing of startups

Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian startups are struggling to maintain the fundraising momentum seen last year, raising questions about what the country must do to ensure consistency in attracting investment. In 2024, startups in Tanzania raised a total of...

Empowering Economic Growth: The MultiChoice Talent Factory’s Role in Building Careers and Boosting Africa’s Film Industry

THIS year’s intake of students at the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academies in Lagos, Nairobi, and Lusaka are already deep into their academic year, representing the latest cohort of aspiring filmmakers to pass through Africa’s premier film...

Safeguarding democracy: Tanzania’s road to peaceful elections

DODOMA: AHEAD of the General Election, the spotlight is not only on the political parties and their candidates but also on the nation’s ability to maintain its reputation as an island of peace and stability in a region where elections often...

 AKWAABA African Travel Market Opens In Lagos With Colour, Culture, Continental Flair

1 LAGOS – The city of Lagos came alive today as the 21st edition of the AKWAABA African Travel Market opened its doors, welcoming delegates, exhibitors, and government representatives from across the continent. The premier travel and tourism expo,...

Tanzania vets all foreigners in fresh crackdown

Tanzania has launched a nationwide operation targeting foreigners living and working in the country illegally. This follows the ban on foreigners engaging in around 15 small-scale trades in July. According to officials, the crackdown will affect...

Small-cap stock under ₹25 jumps 8% following Indian stock market rebound

Small-cap stock under ₹25: Integrated Industries share price continued to rally for second day on Tuesday. The stock surged as much as 8 per cent to ₹21.99 apiece on September 16, following The small-cap stock has gained nearly 16 per cent in past...

Africa’s Business Heroes selects 10 finalists for $1.5m 2025 competition

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Alibaba Philanthropy, has announced the 10 finalists for its US$1.5 million 2025 competition. Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship...

Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, maritime, dual nationality investments

Eurobank Limited on Monday hosted a media gathering at its headquarters in Nicosia to provide updates on the recently completed merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. Chief executive officer of Eurobank Limited Michalis Louis, opened...

Tanzania, Zimbabwe seek to deepen ties in trade, private sector investment

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA, and Zimbabwe have begun to explore business opportunities and strategies targeting to enhance economic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, and private sector collaboration. Tanzanian envoy to Zimbabwe, Suzan...

Tanzania braces for 12 EU envoys coming for agri-business mission 

MOSHI: A delegation of 12 European Union (EU) Ambassadors is set to visit Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Region from 17 to 19 September 2025, in a mission aimed at deepening cooperation in agriculture and horticulture while marking five decades of...

Man who studied economics in college sadly shares selling scraps for living

Nelson Kavishe, a young man from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a frustrated man, as he has tried to look for a job to no avail The young man, who seemed haggard, shared his story candidly and talked about his goals and how his plans came down like a...

Why the end of cooked-up financial statements is in sight

​​​​​​Dar es Salaam. The falsification of financial statements by institutions and businesspeople may soon come to an end following the introduction of a new verification system by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA). The system,...

Tanzania awards TZS 250m to energy efficiency innovators

Ten innovators have been awarded TZS 250 million ($1.7 million) in seed funding for their contributions to advancing energy efficiency solutions in Tanzania. The Ministry of Energy, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations Development...

Xiaomi enters Tanzanian market with launch of redmi 15c

Dar es Salaam. Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has made its entry into the Tanzanian market with the launch of its latest smartphone, the Redmi 15C, a move that underscores the country’s rising prominence as a hub for digital adoption in East...

Tanzania halts soda ash mining to save world’s Lesser Flamingos

Under a scorching northern Tanzanian sun, where volcanic hills rise above dazzling salt flats, Lake Natron stretches like a mirage across alkaline waters and ochre mud. To a casual visitor, it seems lifeless—its caustic, hyper-alkaline waters can...

Town of Bluffton warns of phishing attack targeting residents and businesses

Town of Bluffton warns of phishing attack targeting residents and businesses Many residents and businesses may have received a malicious email with the subject line “Town of Bluffton.” KEEP IT HERE. THIS MORNING ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A...

Mulamwah speaks after Emilianah 'dumps' him, introduces new Tanzanian lover

Emilianah Mwikali, Mulamwah's bestie, announced her relationship status after rumours surfaced that she was romantically involved with him Hours later, Mulamwah also shared his relationship status, introducing a Tanzanian lady as his lover His...