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…
AfCFTA Revival: Ghana and Tanzania Forge Trade Engagement Towards the Promised Land
After suffering an unprecedented slow-down thanks to challenges occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement…
The Invisible Force Behind: How Money’s Value Relies on Belief
According to a financial statement released in January, Tanzanian banks recorded more than Sh1 trillion in profits in 2022…
Social Media: The Silent Pandemic of the Century Killing Humanity
For years, experts have expressed concern about how much time people spend scrolling through their phones and sounded alarms…
Tanzanian Shilling Vs U.S. Dollars: Money, Banks, and the Question of Trust
Last week, the Tanzanian shilling dropped to an all-time low of TSh2,428.7 against the U.S. dollar. This development has…
Africa, Putin and the Ghosts of Colonialism
Ostracized by the West for his expansionist war against Ukraine, embattled Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking for new friends.…
The Future of the Internet is Dark, It Comes With Total Privacy Loss
Growth and Global Cybersecurity Concerns Data shows that more than 13.57 percent of Tanzanians are using the Internet. This figure…
South Africa is Leading BRICS in Rejecting America. Will it Succeed?
From 22 to 24 August 2023, South Africa will host the 15th annual summit of BRICS, a group of five…
Financial Literacy Wake-up Call: How to Secure Your Future
It has emerged that most Tanzanians are trapped in a financial hole mainly due to the lack of financial literacy.…
Tanzania’s Quest for Economic Supremacy with a Nod to Japan’s Legacy
Tanzania is giving Kenya, hitherto the regional economic powerhouse, a run for its money. With the country under a new,…
