By Mkumbwa Ally I’ve been harbouring a fear that the East African Community (EAC), which was given a second lease of life in 1999, is not on the right footing. The finances of the economic bloc—whose membership has expanded from the original three to eight—may not have fully recovered from the shocks of the Covid-19…
The inauguration of the Cooperative Bank of Tanzania Ltd earlier this week in Dodoma marks an important milestone in Tanzania’s cooperative movement. Expectations are high, fuelled by the widespread enthusiasm that accompanied the launch. There are good reasons for this excitement: cooperatives play a crucial role in Tanzania by supporting growth, empowering communities, and enhancing…
By Mboneko Munyaga All peace-loving people should rejoice that DR Congo and Rwanda have finally signed an agreement to respect each other’s sovereignty. The deal, inked in Washington DC on April 26, 2025 and witnessed by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, offers the biggest hope for silencing the guns in that part of Eastern…
By G. Madaraka Nyerere The growing presence of foreign traders operating in Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo market poses significant threats to the business sustainability of local Tanzanian traders. Although traders blame Chinese nationals—who are said to make up 90 percent of foreign traders—authorities argue the issue is overstated. Out of over 42,000 business licenses issued…
By Isaac Mwangi📧 isaacmmwangi@gmail.com The latest Index of Economic Freedom has given East Africans a lot to think about. Rwanda, once seen as a small player in the region, has now overtaken Kenya to become the second most economically free country in the EAC. This isn’t just about numbers on a chart—it shows that serious…
By Danford Mpumilwa📧 mpumilwa@gmail.com The year was 1981; the precise date being 3rd May, exactly 44 years ago. My friend Ruta and I were having our usual after-work drink at the then popular downtown joint in Dar es Salaam, the Bank Club, when his office messenger walked in. He was from the Treasury, where Ruta…
By Professor Raymond Mosha Today I would like to reflect on this proverb that I learned from my ancestors: Wisdom is found in speaking and in silence (my translation). Our ancestors, like all ancient human traditions and philosophies, have always valued the virtue of silence and reflection. The person who could control her or his…
By Mtego Wachui📧 Email: mtegowachui@gmail.com▶️ YouTube Channel: kwasimutokalondon Equally called pugilism, the sport is as old as when humans started punching each other during conflict; show or for fun. Dear reader, you might not like boxing… Hey! Watching athletes using fists to demolish each other for money, fame and fortune, might disgust you. However, do…
By The Arusha News Reporter Workers in Tanzania could soon earn a new minimum wage of 500,000/- per month if recommendations by the Wage Board are approved. The board, which was tasked by the Ministry of Labour to review the current rates, has reportedly completed its consultations and submitted a proposal to the minister. Currently,…
By Mboneko Munyaga David Willey (93), a veteran former BBC Reporter from Rome, believes there is a strong possibility that the next Pope could come from Asia or Africa, depending on whether the Church shall want “to restore the past or look to the future.” This writer also believes that in Pope Francis’ death, announced…
