Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania over the weekend.
Dollar Shortage Crisis Eases in Tanzania: Here’s Why the Worst Days Might Be Over
This weekend, we have published the findings of our three-month investigation into the dollar shortage in Tanzania. Our team visited banks and bureaux de change, speaking with traders to gain insights.
During our initial survey from September 12 to September 14, 2024, a dollar shortage was evident, with many locations struggling to supply even small sums. However, upon revisiting the same banks and bureaux de change between October 26 and November 5, we observed a significant improvement, with many outlets now able to provide sizable amounts for retail purchases. Read the full article to see our conclusion on why the worst might be over. If you’re a researcher, you’ll enjoy our detailed infographics highlighting key statistics on this issue. Read the full article here
Key Discussions on Social Media
Another ongoing topic in Tanzanian media and mostly on social media are the complaints from opposition members over the mass disqualification of their candidates for the local government election scheduled for November 27, 2024. We’ll be publishing a detailed report about the issue this week.
Meanwhile, social media users are following updates from the State House after the Tanzanian President’s visit to Cuba, was canceled on November 7, 2024, due to weather challenges.
Over the weekend, the President extended her condolences to the family of Lawrence Nyasebwa Mafuru and to the Tanzanian public, following his passing. Mafuru, a seasoned Banker who turned government bureaucrat, most recently served as the Executive Secretary of the Planning Commission. He passed away on November 9, 2024, at Apollo Hospital in India.
Tanzania: Hopes for Free and Fair Elections Dwindle As President Samia’s Promised Reforms Hit a Snag
Delivering key electoral reforms that Tanzanians have been yearning for years was expected to be President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s most outstanding legacy as elections in the East African nation have been highly contested, sometimes resulting in violence following rigging claims. However, as elections approach, that prospect seems to be rapidly fading.
Laid out by President Samia herself immediately after succeeding the late John Magufuli, whose presidency was cut short by sudden death, creating an environment that would enable the conduct of free and fair elections in Tanzania seemed to be part of the Head of State’s overarching goal of facilitating reconciliation, resilience, reforms and rebuilding in the country, which came to be known as the 4Rs philosophy. Read the full article here
The Death of Liberalism and the Rise of Conservatism: A Global Shift and Its Implications for the Global South
In recent years, the world has witnessed a pronounced ideological shift across Western democracies. Commonly referred to as the “Death of Liberalism” and the “Rise of Conservatism,” this transformation extends beyond partisan politics, encompassing fundamental changes in societal values, governance priorities, and international policies.
This shift is not only significant in the Global North but also carries profound implications for the Global South nations across Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia, shaping their economic, political, and cultural trajectories in lasting ways. Read the full article here
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