Kariakoo Building Collapse: Lowassa’s Report Ignored, Time to Prioritize Safety Over Politics
Tanzania is no stranger to disasters, but what is most alarming is the repeated failure of its leadership to…
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Tanzania’s Resource Potential: How Commodities Can Shape its Global Power and Influence
Tanzania’s resource wealth, including vast reserves of natural gas, critical minerals, and agricultural potential, positions the country as an emerging player on the global stage. These resources fuel economic growth and underpin nations’ geopolitical strategies. Historically, controlling commodities such as oil, gas, and metals has been central to global power dynamics, driving economic growth […]
Exclusive Interview with Dr Ibrahim Mwangalaba, the founding Managing Director – Maendeleo Bank
An Exclusive Interview Dr. Ibrahim Mwangalaba, the founding…
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Tanzania’s Resource Potential: How Commodities Can Shape its Global Power and Influence
Tanzania’s resource wealth, including vast reserves of natural gas, critical minerals, and agricultural potential, positions the country as an emerging player on the global stage. These resources fuel economic growth and underpin nations’…
North Mara Gold Mine’s Human Rights Allegations: Are International Reports Telling the Whole Truth?
The adage that Truth is the first victim in all wars…
Human Rights Watch, Whose Right is More Right Than the Other in North Mara?
Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states…
A Comprehensive Review of Tanzania’s Ministry of Minerals 2024-25 Budget Execution
The mining industry in Tanzania, particularly gold mining, has continued to…
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Critics Speak Out: Is COP29 Delivering Results or Failing to Provide Real Climate Solutions?
As COP29 unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, since it began…
Why Environmental Education Is Crucial for Sustainable Development: Protecting Our Planet and Future Generations
The importance of environmental protection has never been more…
COP29: Will Africa’s Climate Desires Finally Be Fulfilled at Finance COP?
Africa’s contribution to global carbon emissions is negligible (less…
Climate Finance at COP29: Will Africa Get the Support It Needs?
The climate crises in Africa have frequent and severe impacts, and COP29 brings these issues to the forefront, with many viewing them as fascinating yet apocalyptic, like the end…
Agriculture & Food Security
Cultivating the Future: How Agriculture’s Past Shapes Today’s Sustainable Solutions
Agriculture, the practice of cultivating land and raising livestock for food and other products, has been a cornerstone of human civilization for thousands of years. From its early beginnings with subsistence farming to…
Advancing Maize Farming in Tanzania: An Experience from Large-Scale Farms Visit in Rukwa Region
Several days ago, a team of 8 researchers from the Sokoine…
How Agriculture Sector Act as a Center Bolt to Other Sector’s Development in Tanzania
Agriculture can be referred to as the production, processing, promotion and…
How Can Tanzanian Youth Be Convinced That Agriculture is a Better Choice Than Gambling/Betting?
Gambling has taken root in Tanzanian society since passing the Gambling…
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Economics & Investment
Why Price Transparency is the Key to Fixing FMCG Distribution in Emerging Markets
One problem faced by FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) manufacturers distributing their products through informal supply chains in emerging markets is the inability to control the product’s price to the last mile distribution point…
Why Mobile Money Struggles to Digitize B2B Payments in Africa
In Africa, mobile money has revolutionized consumer payments, bill payments, remittances,…
How to Introduce Electric Vehicles in Sub Saharan Africa
As I previously wrote on my blog, electric vehicles (EVs) are…
Card Payments in Tanzania: A Missed Opportunity or a Sign of a Deeper Trend?
After this heated discussion on Linkedin, I decided to write an article about…
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Technology & Innovation
So You Wanna Leave Your Job For A Startup? Get to Know the Transition From Corporate to Startups
After a stint at a UK-based NGO and then the ILO, I went into banking. My journey began as a sales officer at the largest local bank before moving to Barclays, where I gained valuable experience in Payments,…
Distribution is King, Even in AI products, The Real Winners Might be Meta, Google and Apple
In Tech, Having the best product is relatively easy. Building a…
Mechazilla: What should Tanzanian youth learn from it?
On October 13, 2024, I found myself in an interesting predicament with…
Are Biometric Signatures the Future or a Risky Gamble with Our Privacy?
As AI gains traction and intrudes into all facets of our…
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Legal Battle Over Mengi’s Billion-Dollar Empire Offers Lessons in Marriage & Financial Well-Being
The demise of the business mogul, Dr. Reginald Abraham…
Tanzania’s Hub Wins at Global Shapers Summit: What’s Next for Education and Gender Equality?
The recent accolade awarded to the Dar Es Salaam…
In High-Profile Rape Cases, Public Opinion Divides Amidst Power Imbalances and Hidden Truths
The recent high-profile rape cases have sparked a public…
Workplace Affairs: Are They Worth the Drama and Risk?
Relationships at work may not necessarily be smooth because they are often complex, irritating, and confusing. No wonder others derisively dismiss them as “I am in a complicated relationship.”…