
World Bank: Zanzibar’s Economic Growth Doesn’t Translate Into Improved Well-being
WB notes that poverty in Zanzibar fell over a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pace was slow relative to population growth.

WB notes that poverty in Zanzibar fell over a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pace was slow relative to population growth.

We believe Africa can and will play an integral part in the metaverse, by creating new ways for African brands to tell unique stories, export culture and new immersive experiences for consumers.

Mrema’s political journey ended where it all began – CCM.

If the strategy is not a political masterstroke designed to get the best deal possible, then it is a sign of desperation from a flopping deal.

Unless Africa can produce a show of purpose in elevating its people from poverty, we really have no business calling ourselves free.

In our briefing today: Tanzania cries foul over reports on the arrest of DP World port deal critics: ‘Gross misrepresentation’; USAID donates US$29.5m for conservation in western Tanzania; How can Tanzania’s youth organisations build capacity for effective civic education?

In our briefing today: Amnesty International wants detained DP World port deal critics released; Kenya’s wanted terror suspect Zuena Nakhumicha arrested in Tanzania; Off-grid solar product maker d.light secures US$30 million to scale up Tanzania operations.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced her fourth cabinet reshuffle this year, marking the fourteenth such change since 2021. The latest reshuffle sees the return of former ministers Palamagamba Kabudi and William Lukuvi to the cabinet, while two other ministers, Angela Kairuki and Ummy Mwalimu, have been removed.

In our briefing today: EIB Vice President: ‘EU wants honest partnerships with Africa, not to take over things’ ;
24-year-old Mbeya man sentenced to two years in prison for burning president’s picture;
Report: The media environment has improved, but laws remains a challenge

While Slaa might not be as popular as he was between 2010 and 2015, he still commands some level of respect. Similarly, Dr Slaa will also benefit from CHADEMA which will give him a political base where he can continue his political activism.