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Tanzania invites the private sector to invest in water services provision

The government has, for the first time, opened the door for the private sector to provide water services, directly competing with regional water authorities in a bold push to improve efficiency...

  1. Bank of Tanzania denies role in delayed payments

  2. Taha pitches landmark horticulture expo as gateway to African markets

  3. African youth top global mental health rankings

  1. Covid-19 cases surge in major cities as warnings go unheeded

  2. Report reveals gaps in digital transformation

  3. Man who killed aunt over witchcraft claims to be hanged, Court of Appeal rules

  4. How Jenipher Nzobe navigates volatility of Tanzania’s capital markets

  5. CCM candidate wins Peramiho parliamentary by-election

  6. Police launch manhunt after four election-related incitement suspects go missing after bail

Africa

Malian Justice Sacko steps down from African Court presidency ahead of time

Justice Tchikaya is therefore expected to serve the remaining one year and six months of the term, after which he may seek election for a full two-year mandate in accordance with the Court’s rules.

  1. South Africa says most of a group of 17 men lured into fighting for Russia set to return home

  2. M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike

  3. Over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, report says

  1. AngloGold earnings surge on record prices, reports 5 million ounce US gold reserves

  2. Tunisia jails lawmaker for eight months for mocking president

  3. Five miners presumed dead after mudslide in South African diamond mine

  4. 5 bodies of migrants washed ashore in east of Libya's capital Tripoli, police officer says

  5. Zambia Vice President Nalumango hosts Africa’s richest Indian Prateek Suri in prestigious courtesy meeting

  6. Freelance journalist detained in Cameroon while reporting for AP on US deportees

World

Trump touts economic record in State of the Union, seeking reset ahead of midterm elections

A number of Democratic women wore tags saying "release the files," a reference to the scandal surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. About a dozen Epstein accusers attended as guests...

  1. After killing of top drug lord, cartels use fake news to spread fear in Mexico

  2. Inside the Mexican country villa that became 'El Mencho's' final refuge

  3. Mexico assures safety guarantees for 2026 World Cup despite cartel unrest

  4. Iran signals readiness for deal with US ahead of fresh Geneva talks

Business

Zanzibar to tighten customs tax oversight

The government has pledged to strengthen oversight of customs tax assessments following concerns that some importers are being charged duties based on container size rather than the actual goods...

  1. Kariakoo streets decongested as traders begin relocation

  2. Tanzania farmers earn Sh2.4 trillion as warehouse receipt system expands nationwide

  3. Ndejembi to Pura: Prepare locals to reap LNG project benefits

  4. Manyara phosphate mine generates Sh1.29bn in government revenue

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