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Global coconut industry

Coconut remains one of the most important and useful palms globally. The global coconut products market could reach $31.1 billion by 2026. This follows its increasing use in food, beverage, cosmetics, and other industries. There are opportunities in the global coconut industry for the African government and the private sector to explore and earn foreign exchange.

Zanzibar and Qatar relations

A recent meeting between the President of Zanzibar, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi and  Qatar’s First Vice-Chairman, Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari highlighted these figures. The two high-ranking officials met in Qatar. The Zanzibar president called on investors from the rich United Arab Emirates to invest in the island.

Inflation in Tanzania

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) which most recently held its ordinary meeting on 22nd May 2023 has approved the toughened stance. The MPC resolved that; “Given the domestic and global economic conditions, the Bank is to sustain the implementation of less accommodative monetary policy in May and June 2023,” in other words, Tanzanians should tighten their belts. Some more. This policy stance will ensure that inflation in Tanzania remains within the target of 5.4 percent in the remainder of 2022/23.”