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Wrangling threatens Tanzania’s boom

Numerous sources have pegged 2015 as the big year for Tanzania: but caution that political wrangling threatens it’s prospect of becoming a major economic player in Sub-Saharan Africa. Acclaimed African…


Ministry inaction costing country billions

Last week, the overtone in Parliament was about corruption, embezzlement and rooting out those responsible. This week, another verse of the same song continues: Tanzania is losing out on billions…



German state visit begins

German Federal President Joachim Gauck begins his state visit of Tanzania today, February 2. Gauck is expected to hold political talks with President Jakaya Kikwete, members of parliament and civil…



New boots on the ground in Selous

  Tents, torches, maps, binoculars, cameras, uniforms and yes, boots, are just the start of a joint action by the American and German governments to combat rampant poaching in the…