Commission of Inquiry Says Human Right Violation Persist
On 15 May, the Commission of Inquiry on Human rights in Burundi has presented the second oral briefing to the UN Human Right Council. Members of the commission say human right violations persist. Burundi Government accuses the commission of producing biased and politically oriented reports. “We were struck in our investigations by the feeling of […]
Lack of Financial Literacy in the Society in Africa
Let me put before you an interesting fact on financial education. The story goes as follows: Here is a test-suppose you had USD 100/- in a saving account that paid simple interest at the rate of 2 percent per year. If you leave the money in the account, how much would you have accumulated after […]
We’re in Process of Retrenching Workers – Acacia Mining
Acacia Mining has confirmed that it is in the process of retrenching its workers mostly in the security section. Acacia communications and public relations manager Nectar Foya informed The Citizen in an email that the company will be outsourcing its security function at all three of its mines to a specialist security provider. Acacia owns […]
Tanzania Govt Says No to Prado, Prefers Toyota Land Cruiser VX
The State prefers Toyota Land Cruiser VX to Prado due to safety, cost of maintenance, durability and its prototypical ability to hit the road, the Minister for Works, Transport and Communications Prof Makame Mbarawa stated yesterday. Prof Mbarawa noted that before deciding to purchase anything, the government has a lot of factors to consider other […]
Coach Micho Sredojevic Singles Out Cape Verde As Uganda’s Biggest Concern
When the grouping was done some five months ago, landing Uganda in the same pool with Tanzania, Cape Verde and Lesotho; there was almost uninterrupted consensus that this was a fair draw. Cranes coach Micho Sredojevic himself was quick to say it was “a fair group,” alluding to his African experience to overcome the three […]
Tanzania Opposition Suspicious of President John Magufuli’s Job Offers
The opposition party, ACT-Wazalendo, yesterday said it was concerned by the growing trend of President John Magufuli to give government jobs to its senior cadres, noting that this threatens the strength and image of the party. President Magufuli on Saturday appointed ACT chairperson Anna Mghwira the Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner. Ms Mghwira’s appointment comes barely two […]
Why Mineral Wealth Not a Blessing for Africa
Tanzania is one of the most abundantly endowed with natural resources just like most of other African countries, but is still ranked high amongst the 25 poorest countries in the world. Private investment in mineral sector in Tanzania is in place for almost 20 years since the country opened its doors for foreign direct investment […]
Global Hotel Chains Venture Into Zanzibar
Global hotel chain Marriott International has announced that it will open a hotel in Zanzibar to tap into the isle’s tourism business. The planned $330 million hotel will be part of the Amber Resort complex, and the largest accommodation facility occupying 1,750 hectares of Indian Ocean coastline in the northeast of the island. It is […]
Why Tanzania Will Not Burn Illegal Ivory
After several attempts by conservation groups to push the government of Tanzania into burning a huge stockpile of ivory, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism says it won’t happen, with Minister Jumanne Maghembe saying the tusks will be used for scientific research. “Our position is clear, that, we are keeping them for scientific research […]
President John Magufuli Wins Global Accolades… For ‘Job Well Done’ At SADC
President John Magufuli has won accolades from the international community for his impeccable leadership of the SADC organ on politics, defence and security cooperation, even as the Community ushers Lesotho into yet another parliamentary election, the third within five years. Representatives from international organisations operating within SADC region, and Lesotho in particular, including the United Nations […]
