Beyond Berths and Cranes: Why Port Governance Will Make or Break Dar’s Logistics Revolution
The Invisible Infrastructure Crisis Tanzania has spent the past decade transforming the Port of Dar es Salaam from a bottleneck…
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Digital Paperwork, Real Delays: Inside the Customs–Port Tech Disconnect Slowing Tanzania’s Trade
When Digital Isn’t Fast In theory, Tanzania’s port systems are fully digitized. In practice, traders still walk between desks with printed documents, chasing signatures in corridors meant to be replaced by code. The Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS), the Port Community System (PCS), and the Tanzania Electronic Single Window (TeSWS) were all introduced to modernize […]
The Glass Ceiling: Women’s Fight for Equality in Tanzanian Media
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Samia to Launch Ruvuma Uranium Mine: Tanzania’s Push for Nuclear Power and Local Jobs.
Uranium Revolution Begins: Tanzania’s $1.2bn Mantra Project to Fuel Nuclear Ambitions”
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…
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…
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The Birth of a New Ocean in Africa: Mechanisms, Acceleration, and Implications.
A new ocean is forming in Africa due to tectonic…
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…
Burying Emissions, Not Guilt: Why Waste CCS Trumps Carbon Credits?
Based on my deep dive into Norway’s waste-to-energy CCS model versus carbon credit systems, Norway’s Øygarden island represents a striking convergence of natural wonder and climate innovation, serving both as…
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Sugar Wars: U.S. Sweetener Debate Meets Tanzania’s Supply Crisis.
The recent announcement by Coca-Cola to introduce a cane sugar-sweetened soda in the U.S., following President Trump’s public endorsement, has reignited debate over high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) versus cane sugar. Here’s a breakdown of…
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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Digital Paperwork, Real Delays: Inside the Customs–Port Tech Disconnect Slowing Tanzania’s Trade
When Digital Isn’t Fast In theory, Tanzania’s port systems are fully digitized. In practice, traders still walk between desks with printed documents, chasing signatures in corridors meant to be replaced by code. The Tanzania…
Beyond Berths and Cranes: Why Port Governance Will Make or Break Dar’s Logistics Revolution
The Invisible Infrastructure Crisis Tanzania has spent the past decade transforming the…
The cautionary tales of Kenya’s SGR and Ethiopia’s dry port.
Build It, Then What? There’s a quiet trap in African infrastructure dreams:…
The Invisible Infrastructure: Customs, Bureaucracy, and Digital Disconnect at Dar Port.
When Renovation Isn’t Reform In the shadow of new gantry cranes and…
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The Human Edge in the AI Era: Why Empathy, Creativity, and Skill Endure Beyond Automation.
This is a significant and timely warning from Bill Gates, reflecting widespread concerns about AI’s impact on the workforce. Here’s a breakdown of the key points and their implications: 1. Gates’ “Surviving” Job Categories:…
Elon Musk Will Import Power Plant Equivalent To JNHP Output To Power His Data Centers!
Elon Musk’s confirmation that xAI is purchasing and relocating an overseas power…
The Hidden Human Cost of Chatbots: “Beyond Convenience, Beyond Control”, Is Society Ready For Their Psychological Toll?
The case of overindulgences with AI simulated conversations illustrates severe psychological side…
NALA CEO Speaks With “The Citizen” On Opportunities and Threats of Startups.
NALA CEO Benjamin Fernandes had a one to one discussion with Mwananchi…
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Does Tanzania Christian Marriage Sanction Bigamy?
Christian marriage is a one-man, one-woman union until death does…
INDUSTRY 5.0: The Power of Touch During Ramadhan
Introduction Ramadhan is a special month for Muslims around the…
Foreword to Media Chronicles: The State of Media in Tanzania
In November 2025, Tanzania will go to the polls. As…
African Americans in Zanzibar: Can the oppressed become oppressors in new lands?
In recent years, the term Blaxit – Black Exit – has come to define a growing movement among African Americans to leave the United States and settle abroad, especially in…