Guardian

20/02/2025

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has inaugurated the Presidential Commission to assess issues related to the land dispute in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, along with the Presidential Commission to evaluate the voluntary relocation process of residents from the area.

The event took place at the State House in Dar es Salaam on February 20, 2025.

20/02/2025

KCB Bank has invested 500m/-in Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Co. Ltd (TMRC), officially joining as 20th shareholder.

This move positions KCB Bank (T) among the leading banks driving the growth of the mortgage sector by providing innovative financial solutions to local firms and individuals.

By joining TMRC, KCB (T) will gain access to mortgage financing, enabling the bank to enhance its mortgage loan offerings and contribute to the growth of the housing sector in Tanzania.

Cosmas Kimario, the KCB Group regional businesses director and managing director, KCB Bank (T), stated that the move will boost KCB mortgage portfolio while enhancing accessibility of the service to more customers and clients.
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20/02/2025

LORD Collins, the UK parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Africa, has expressed satisfaction on the ongoing investments at the Dar es Salaam port, noting that these efforts have significantly improved the unloading and offloading of cargo.

Speaking to journalists shortly after touring the port yesterday as part of his two-day visit in the country, he said his visit is meant to strengthen relations in trade, investment, clean energy and health.

“This enhancement is not only boosting national revenues but also facilitating trade expansion, thereby contributing to overall economic growth and the circulation of goods,” he said, affirming that considerable improvements in port infrastructure make it highly attractive.

The Dar es Salaam port serves as a model for the East African region as it connects Tanzania with landlocked neighboring countries, even as further improvements will lead to increased productivity, he stated.
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20/02/2025

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to distribute 84 modern fishing and fiber boats to fishermen and seaweed farmers in Tanga Region as part of the government’s initiative to boost the blue economy.

Dr Batilda Buriani, the regional commissioner, unveiled this schedule at a press conference here yesterday, ahead of the president’s tour, noting that the president will be in the region for eight days starting Sunday 23rd February.

She will among other activities launch at least five major economic projects, along with visiting all eight districts of the region, namely Handeni, Kilindi, Korogwe, Lushoto, Muheza, Mkinga, Pangani and Tanga Urban.

The president will provide 34 modern fishing boats to fishermen and 50 fiber boats to seaweed farmers, she said, noting that the region has over 180 kilometers of coastline, with the potential to become a hub for fishing and seaweed production.
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20/02/2025

THE Public Investments Committee (PIC) wants the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) to expedite work on the Kilimanjaro International Leather Factory Karanga in Moshi Urban District, Kilimanjaro Region.

Augustine Holle, the parliamentary committee chairman, said during a visit here yesterday that the fund needs to rise the factory’s progress from 25 percent at present to 100 percent, a view seconded by state minister Ridhiwani Kikwete (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities in Prime Minister's Office), while top PSSSF officials aired a different view.

Committee members visited the project, airing the view that the completion of the factory will enable realising intended benefits. “We have come to see if invested capital, including over 150bn/- from the government, is yielding results and if it has followed the guidelines and regulations,” the committee chairman noted.

“We have visited the factory step by step and discovered that this investment is beneficial and should be emulated as it brings both social and economic benefits,” he said, noting that upwards of 3,000 jobs will be created once the factory is completed while revenues have increased.
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19/02/2025

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19/02/2025

Natural Resources and Tourism minister Dr Pindi Chana (L) receives a gift from the Egyptian Ambassa-dor to Tanzania, Sherif Abdelhamid Ismail, shortly af-ter talks on cooperation in tourism between Tanzania and Egypt held in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

19/02/2025

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa exchanges greetings with the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Ahn Enju, shortly before talks in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

19/02/2025

BY the end of the 2023/24 campaign, Young Africans attacking midfielder Stephane Azizi Ki had reached stratospheric heights.

The Burkina Faso international (pictured) scored 21 goals for Young Africans, finishing as the top scorer and steering them to a third consecutive Premier League title. He also won the Federation Cup, was named the league’s Most Valuable Player, and claimed the Midfielder of the Season award.

His influence extended beyond domestic competitions, as he played a crucial role in helping Young Africans qualify for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, cementing his place as one of the best players in CAF inter-club competitions.

On the international stage, he represented Burkina Faso in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where his team reached the knockout stage. It was perhaps the best season of his career.
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19/02/2025

KEY players across various sectors have been urged to embrace digital systems to modernise businesses for more timely and efficient service delivery.

Paul Muhato, managing director of TopArchive, made the appeal in Dar es Salaam yesterday during the launch of a joint digital platform aimed at boosting business operations and enhancing market accessibility across the country.

The “Itiner platform” which is a result of collaboration between TopArchive and Hungarian-Itiner, is designed to help improve document management for businesses.

Muhato said the newly launched platform offers comprehensive solutions for business management, e-commerce integration, data handling and customer engagement and that it is important for businesses to adopt.
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19/02/2025

THE number of students who have benefited from the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has reached 830,000 in 20 years since its establishment, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has declared.

Majaliwa said this in Dar es Salaam on Monday during the 20th anniversary celebrations of HESLB themed: “20 Years of HESLB: Positive Impact, Innovation and Service.”

He said the government had spent 8.2trn/- in loans to students since HESLB’s inception, saying: “The success we see today is a result of political will, strong leadership, vision and contributions from our leaders. Leaders from all phases have worked hard to ensure the board performs well and saw the importance of establishing this financing system.”

He noted that HESLB has collected 1.5trn/- in loan repayments, attributing it to innovative efforts to reach beneficiaries who had completed their studies.
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19/02/2025

FOUR children from Bulige village in Msalala District, Shinyanga Region, have died after falling in a well.

The mother of the children also died while attempting to rescue them according to Kahama District Fire and Rescue Service Commander Stanley Luhwago.

Luhwago confirmed the deaths yesterday, explaining that the incident occurred on February 15 at around 11 p.m. when the children, who had been coming from the farm, passed by the pit and decided to swim.

Luhwago explained that the pit was previously used for sand extraction for construction and clay for pottery, and had filled with water due to the ongoing rains. The pit had become a common spot for various activities, including swimming by children.
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19/02/2025

DODOMA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has directed the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) to increase the number of ticket scanner machines to avoid jams at the exit gate of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station in the city.

Senyamule issued the order yesterday after inspecting the station and observing the delays caused by the small number of ticket-checking machines during departures.

“President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s development of the SGR is a significant positive step, but we now hear complaints of insufficient ticket scanner machines,” Senyamule said.

She directed that the exit gate should be separated for cars and motorcycles to help reduce the traffic jam.
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19/02/2025

ZANZIBAR doors are open for Italian investors to invest in various sectors, including setting up electricity generation plants, Zanzibar authorities have declared.

Sharif Ali Sharif, the Labour, Economy and Investment state minister in the President's Office, made this affirmation on Monday when meeting with a delegation of Italian businesspeople who were in Zanzibar to explore investment opportunities.

He said that in the past four years significant developments have taken place, including amending investment laws tied with the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), making substantial improvements to align with the current investment climate.

ZIPA serves as a one-stop center where investors can complete all investment procedures in just two days and obtain the necessary approvals to begin project implementation, he said, asserting that Zanzibar offers a favourable and secure investment environment with political stability prevailing, making it a highly regarded location for various investment projects.
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19/02/2025

AS it celebrates its 30th anniversary, marks yet another milestone with the resounding success of the Samia Infrastructure Bond, surpassing its initial target by 115 percent and raising 323bn/-, more than double its original goal of 150bn/-.

Mohamed Mchengerwa, the Regional Administration and Local Governments state minister in the President’s Office (PO-RALG), commended CRDB Bank for this remarkable achievement, emphasizing the significance of the 323bn/- raised, which more than doubles the initial target of 150bn/-.

Achieved within just one and a half months, this success reflects strong investor confidence in CRDB Bank, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution in Tanzania, he said.

Named in honour of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the bond underscores CRDB Bank’s commitment to national economic growth and individual prosperity. The funds raised will support the timely completion of urban and rural road infrastructure projects, benefitting citizens across the country.
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19/02/2025

THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), in collaboration with other security and law enforcement agencies, has destroyed 336 acres of cannabis farms within Ikome forest reserve in Kondoa District, Dodoma Region.

Aretas Lyimo, the DCEA commissioner general, said on the sidelines of that operation yesterday that the operation is a significant step in the fight against drugs.

The cannabis was intentionally mixed with other crops to conceal illegal activity, he said, noting that 148 kilograms of khat were seized during the operation.

"This is the first major operation of its kind in Dodoma, clearly indicating that cannabis cultivation is spreading in parts of the region,” he said, vowing robust measures to control the production, trade and use of drugs with all available resources.
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19/02/2025

HIGH speed internet services will improve significantly in the next three years as the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) starts to license spectrum in prime bands from next July.

Dr Jabir Bakari, the TCRA director-general, said at a press conference yesterday that TCRA has released a draft information memorandum for stakeholder engagement that outlines the licensing of four spectrum blocks in the 3600-3800 MHz band by auction.

Set for July 10, holding a spectrum band auction will mark a strategic step in enhancing high-speed internet access across the country, with successful bidders required to extend their services to at least six administrative regions by 2028.

By the end of 2033, they will have set up a presence at the key urban centres of all administrative regions, he said, noting that the draft memorandum includes regulatory and policy objectives for auctions.
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