Author: Giza Mdoe

Each dollar invested in contraceptive services saves up to $31 in other social services Healthier women can pursue careers and contribute to national development Policymakers need to think about the connections between women’s health and national development Women’s economists consider women’s health a key determining factor in national development; women’s health refers to the range of health experiences that affect women uniquely, differently, or disproportionately to men. “The women’s health gap is the disease burden associated with inequities between women and men in intervention efficacy, care delivery, and data,” explains authors of a recent report by the World Economic Forum.…

Tanzania, Korea ink USD 2.5bn trade pact, cooperation MoU Tanzania President Samia completes 6-day Korean visit Tanzania earmarks five regions for the ‘Smart City’ project Tanzania-Korea relations Tanzania-Korea relations are growing, with the latter securing a $2.5 billion soft loan from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF). The loan comes on the heels of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s state visit to the Republic of Korea. The Tanzania-Korea loan was subject to criticism surrounding its terms. Still, the government of Tanzania has refuted claims that the loan has a security guarantee clause that may have forced the government to ‘mortgage’ some…

Climate change will push 132 million people into poverty by 2030. CARE has set a 2030 Goal to impact 25 million poor and marginalised people, particularly women and girls. According to CARE, as climate change pushes millions more into poverty, strengthening the resilience of the poorest and most marginalised people, especially women and girls, while building their capacities to adapt, should be the main agenda on all policy-making avenues. Empowering Women in Agriculture to combat climate change Climate change will push an additional 132 million people into poverty by 2030, most of these will be women. To help address the…

Arusha hosts major tourism agents and operators’ summit The government earmarks over 170 areas for accommodation facilities Tanzania reported tourism receipts of USD 3,368.7 million in 2023 Investments in Tanzania’s tourism sector Tanzania’s tourism is growing, and to meet this growth, the government has announced some 179 investment sites earmarked for the construction of accommodation facilities. Announcing the country’s tourism hub of Arusha earlier this week, Deputy Conservation Commissioner of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Iman Nkuwi, said the government is committed to attracting local and foreign investors. “The government has earmarked several areas for investment in…

USAID commits $4 million to fertilizer use project in Africa OCP Group commits another $3 million to the Rock Phosphate Amendment Project African Leaders sign 10-year Action Plan to revive soils through fertilizer application Africa’s Food Security Africa’s food security relies on fertilizer access as the answer; the population is exploding, and climate change among other factors affecting food production, will more fertilizer solve this life-threatening puzzle? The USAID seems to think so, more fertilizer, better-improved fertilizer, more affordable (questionable), all in all, the USAID is proposing fertilizer as a key solution to Africa’s food security. “In a landmark…

Over 4 million Tanzanians are employed in fisheries, which contribute about 1.4 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tanzania is among Africa’s top 10 fish producers. Tanzania will host the Africa Small Scale Fisheries (SSF) Summit. Tanzania fisheries are an essential revenue generator for the country. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the fishing sector directly and indirectly provides jobs for over four million Tanzanians. Still, these small-scale fishermen are among the poorest groups in the country. Tanzania is also reported to be one of the top 10 countries in Africa in capture fish production; however, given its…

Africa must invest in human development to catch up to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). There is a need for policy commitment to developing Africa’s human resources. Investing in education is the only way Africa will catch up to the 4IR. With the majority of its workforce unskilled, Africa is again left behind. At the same time, the rest of the World moves forth in the fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).”African countries must support skills training and put in place the right policies to tap the benefits of the fourth Industrial Revolution,” advises Raymond Gilpin. The economist believes that by investing…

Zanzibar invests in improving Isle’s aviation industry as President Hussein Mwinyi commends expansion works at AAKIA Construction underway to improve efficiency at Terminal 3 AAKIA Zanzibar’s AAKIA recognized for winning international Award Aviation industry and tourism in Zanzibar Aviation industry is the bedrock of the tourism sector in Zanzibar, it is dependent on a successful airline industry, and as a tourism destination having frequent flights from top international airlines is the key to growth. As an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is made up of three main islands, that is; Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia Island. To strategically…

  Imaginative agriculture concepts are essential to sustainable food production Women and youth are the most affected by climate change’s effects on agriculture Canada commits 20 million dollars to support smart agriculture in Tanzania Smart agriculture is the only sustainable solution to food security and economic growth through commercial agriculture in Tanzania. However, in Tanzania, economic losses from climate change impacts on agriculture are estimated to exceed $200 million yearly. “The adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices gives an opportunity to minimise such losses, create resilience in the agriculture sector, maximise productivity and farmer incomes, and contribute to climate change…

China has launched a truck assembly plant in Tanzania. At the same time, President Samia has ordered long-stalled coal and iron mines to be revived. Over 1000 persons to be relocated to establish coal and iron mines . Tanzania has inaugurated a new truck assembly plant to be run by a Chinese company as the country pushes its industrialization agenda. This truck assembly plant has raised talks of power and metal ore supply for companies, and two key mines have resurfaced, the Mchuchuma coal and Liganga iron ore mines. Known as the Saturn Corporation Limited Company, the truck assembly plant has…