
European Investment Bank Vice President Thomas Östros Visits Tanzania for Investment Talks
During his visit, Mr Östros will meet with Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan and Hussein Mwinyi and other top government officials.

During his visit, Mr Östros will meet with Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan and Hussein Mwinyi and other top government officials.

In our briefing today: Tanzania urged to invest in climate-smart strategies to boost livestock sector;
Kariakoo strike: Government halts EFDs inspection operation in Kariakoo;
Government of Zanzibar opposes the plan to extend President Mwinyi’s term

It’s easy to blame the so-called prostitutes and persecute them while hiding behind the canopy of morality, a privilege often accorded to the elites and the haves.

In our briefing today: Tanzania targets cryptocurrency in a new tax push: Here is why the country needs to build its capacity on cryptocurrency faster;
CCM Zanzibar recommends extending the presidential term limit for Mwinyi to seven years;
Police and Government respond to Kariakoo strike saga;
INEC explains reasons for postponing voter register updates;
Tanzania and Guinea Bissau sign mou to cooperate economically

Crypto exchange sites to brokers, the law will require these platform owners to register in Tanzania’s simplified tax system and withhold a tax rate of 3 percent when making payments to a resident as a result of transfer or exchange

The support will range from 1 million to 5 million shillings for micro entrepreneurs, 5 million to 25 million for small entrepreneurs, and 25 million to 50 million for medium enterprises.

The would-be leaders are often known before actual elections, albeit they don’t prevail via ballots.

The government says the pause is just temporary and President Mwinyi will soon resume his tradition of briefing journalists every month-end.

They emphasise the need to be able to vote while abroad, saying their disenfranchisement limits their ability to contribute to change in Tanzania.

History and society are complex, but politicians always want to simplify them to suit their own ends.
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