Sabotage or Competition? Who Wins When Dangote’s Refinery Takes Off?
Dangote refinery was geared to terminate once and for all oil imports to Nigeria, an African nation that is…
Benchmarking Tanzania’s Economic Progress Against EAC Peers
This article comprehensively analyses Tanzania’s economic performance, comparing key metrics like inflation, GDP growth, fiscal health, trade competitiveness, and…
Are Tax Exemptions Double-Edged Swords for Domestic Revenue?
Tanzania has been relying on various policies and strategies to increase national revenue. Among these strategies are providing tax…
Mechazilla: What should Tanzanian youth learn from it?
On October 13, 2024, I found myself in an interesting predicament with my younger brother. While he was eager to…
A Critical Assessment of Tanzania’s Tax System: A Call for Reform, Fairness in Revenue Collection
Like many in the developing world, Tanzania’s tax system faces several critiques that hinder the country’s economic potential while…
The 10-Year Drop in Education Spending: What’s at Stake for Tanzania’s Future?
Education is undeniably one of the key pillars of sustainable development. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG…
Success, Failure, and Distraction: How Relevant is Economic Growth in Third World Countries?
Economic growth and development have been the focus of all third-world countries after attaining what most call “flag independence.”…
Can Internal Auditing Save Companies from Scandals? How It Protects Companies from Risk and Misconduct?
According to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), “Internal auditing is an independent, objective…
Proposed Land Taxation Could Shift the Burden Away from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Our friends in the government have been stepping up efforts to collect taxes, and I applaud the intent but…
The Uncertain Future of Tanzania’s Energy: Will the Lights Stay On? What About Blackouts?
‘The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side’ implies that most people often think there is joy in…
