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Why local filmmakers struggle to break into Tanzania’s cinema market

A major hurdle lies in the business model adopted by most cinemas, which requires filmmakers to buy out cinema seats in advance before screening their films

  1. Why Samia’s move to establish Youth ministry is apt

    Samia pix

  2. From contraception to menopause: Why women face a higher risk of stroke

  3. The untold stories of Dar’s homeless youth during October 29 unrest

  1. Council of Imams urges truth and accountability after Tanzania’s 2025 election

  2. Catholic Bishops call for independent probe into October 29 violence

  3. Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia

  4. Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder

  5. Why climate loss and damage financing is a health imperative

  6. How insufficient climate funding is exposing Africa to billions in avoidable losses

Africa

South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says

Ramaphosa said his priority was to maintain economic ties with one of its biggest trade partners.

  1. Congo marks milestone with first 1,000 tons of traceable artisanal cobalt

  2. A third Tunisian opposition leader launches hunger strike in prison

  3. World Food Programme may have to pause food aid in Congo due to record low funding

  1. South Africa takes over as interim Chair of SADC after Madagascar steps down

  2. SADC leaders congratulate Samia and extend condolences over recent Tanzania’s election-related unrest

  3. Cameroon security forces killed 48 in election protests, UN sources say

  4. Egypt's Suez Canal revenues rise 14 percent

  5. Nigeria says US help against Islamist insurgents must respect its sovereignty

  6. Trump says there 'could be' US troops on the ground in Nigeria, or air strikes

World

Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia

There was no immediate comment from Moscow to Ukraine's statements.

  1. Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder

  2. Trump says he will likely sue the BBC for up to $5 billion over edited speech

  3. Sarkozy released from ‘nightmare’ prison

  4. Mamdani’s victory exposes fault lines in Jewish Democratic politics

Business

Rollout of govt–Barrick scheme for small-scale miners gathers speed

Mara Region Resident Mining Officer, Amini Msuya, said the project had reached an advanced stage, following the government’s issuance of 48 mining licences to groups of beneficiaries

  1. Chamber of commerce urges govt to prioritise Tanzanian businesses and sectoral growth

  2. Samia outlines sweeping reforms to transform Tanzania’s mineral sector in her new five-year term

  3. Tanzania’s next five years to be defined by economic growth, says President

  4. Congo PM Suminwa: Economic blocs must end rivalry, complement each other

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