Author: Giza Mdoe

Tanzania warehouse receipt system sales a million tonnes of produce. Government reports increased revenue via ware house system. Tanzania to construct over 9000 factories to drive sale of local produce. Tanzania’s agricultural sector is experiencing a quiet revolution—one stored in warehouses and tallied in receipts. In the 2024/2025 financial year alone, nearly one million tonnes of produce were successfully sold through the country’s increasingly popular Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), marking a staggering 142 per cent increase from the previous year. This surge in uptake, revealed by Industry and Trade Minister Suleiman Jafo during a supervisory board meeting in Tanga, signals…

Sabasaba trade fair is the largest of its kind across Africa. Over 26 countries exhibiting in this years fair. US envoy urges increased trade with Tanzania. Sabasaba trade fair, the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), is currently underway in the commercial port city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Launched on the 28th June at the Mwalimu J. K. Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds located along Kilwa Road, south east of the city, the Sabasaba Trade fair is annual trade promotion event is organised by Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade). This year’s Sabasaba trade fair has attracted an exemplary…

Tanzania fertiliser subsidy programme a big boost for the agriculture sector. Youth urged to invest in agriculture, to earn a living, check joblessness and cultivate food security. Tanzania’s fertiliser subsidy programme is evolving into a vital cog in driving the country’s quest for agricultural transformation and national development. Widely lauded by stakeholders, the initiative is being credited with unlocking new potential in the sector — improving access to inputs, boosting productivity, and laying the foundation for long-term food security. A recent nationwide survey by the Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) underscores the programme’s growing impact. The assessment, which gathered feedback…

New wells to be drilled at Mnazi Bay starting November 2025. The last time the country drilled gas well was about 10 years ago. Investment comes even as Europe looks set to reduce gas dependency in the backdrop of energy crisis. Natural gas continue to be a priority area of investment for the Tanzanian government as the country looks to diversify its energy sources and go green. The affirmation was made by the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) which is currently undertaking various measures to increase output and distribution of natural gas. Speaking at the ongoing Public Service Week exhibitions taking…

US tariffs take center stage at U.S.-Africa Business Summit. AfDB president and others call on US to rethink tariffs. US tariffs, travel restrictions hurt US-Africa relations. US tariffs are again center stage of African news with African leaders calling for ‘an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports. The call was made at the U.S.-Africa business summit in the capital of Angola, Luanda earlier this week. Addressing more than 2,000 government and business leaders, and other delegates at the summit, Angolan President João Lourenço said, “It is time to replace the logic of aid with the logic of investment and…

Tanzania disburses $16.8 million to locals in carbon credits earnings. Country now boasts of 73 registered projects currently at various stages of implementation. The projects cover several sectors: forestry (51%), energy (33%), agriculture (8%), livestock (5%) and waste management (3%). Tanzania distributed $16.8 million to citizens across 10 local government authorities as revenue from the sale of carbon credits. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Mr Khamis Hamza Khamis in the National Assembly while responding to a primary question from Special Seats MP Bernadetha Mushashu, who inquired about the benefits…

China to elimanate all tariffs for African countries. China tariff deal looks set to counter US tariffs sting on Africa and further cement trade between the two regions. China makes tariff deal with Africa as part of BRICS development initiatives. China zero tariffs to Africa: China is negotiating a new economic deal with all African countries that will eliminate all tariffs and give them special market access. “This latest development could significantly benefit all the least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa and boost their respective economies. China is ready to welcome quality products from Africa to the Chinese market,” China’s…

BURN clean cookstove manufacturer wins Ashden Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement. BURN sold $37 million of credits on the carbon market. BURN’s stoves have generated 9.5M Gold Standard credits. BURN, a clean cookstoves manufacturer and carbon project developer, has been named the 2025 Ashden Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement under the Global South category. “This marks another major milestone in the company’s mission to save lives and forest through its clean cooking appliances,” Peter Scott, Founder and CEO of BURN, commented in a press release following the announcement. The announcement was made during the 25th anniversary Ashden Awards ceremony at…

Tanzania enters talks with US on travel ban. Up to 25 African countries facing US travel ban. US cites security reasons for Africa trave ban. The government of Tanzania has begun formal consultations with the United States seeking to resolve any and all issues that could bar Tanzanian citizens from entering the U.S.A. According to a statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports,  who also serves as the Government Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa, the discussions are focused on improving consular systems to resolve the matter quickly. “I wish to inform the public that…

Debt relief could boost development in African countries caught in illegal migration of youth into the EU, Italian official states.  Already, Italy is leading a spirited push for debt relief, targeting African countries.  Italy’s Mattaei Plan seeks to convert some $270.67M of debt into development projects. Debt relief maybe the solution to curbing illegal North Africa migration into Europe, officials in Italy have said. In a press statement issued at the start of the week, Italy said it is working with the European Union on a debt-relief plan for African countries, as part of its broader push to foster development on…