The finding suggest that depreciation of currency will fail to improve the trade balance even during periods of robust trade activity.
In our briefing today: Tanzanian Court to Rule on Jurisdiction in Tundu Lissu Treason Trial on Sept. 15;
Luhaga Mpina: High Court Reinstates Opposition Presidential Candidate, Citing Unconstitutional Disqualification;
ZEC Clears 11 Candidates for 2025 Zanzibar Presidential Race;
Tragic Rorya Accident Claims Seven Lives, Highlighting Tanzania’s Ongoing Road Safety Crisis
In our briefing today:
18 Parties Sign Zanzibar General Election Code of Ethics, CHADEMA Boycotts;
CCM Members Threaten to Vote Opposition After NEC Snubs Primary Winners: ‘Where Is Democracy?’;
Beyond the Ballot: Do Dar Locals Feel They Gain from Multi-Party Democracy?;
Zanzibar VP: World’s Silence Emboldens Tanzania’s Democratic Decline
Inside the Court Ruling that Dismissed the Petition Against Samia’s Nomination as CCM Presidential Candidate for the 2025 Election.
In our briefing today:
Government Ready for Tundu Lissu Treason Trial, Seeks to Halt Livestreaming;
2025 Presidential Bid Reaches 14: DP, SAU and CUF Collect Nomination Forms;
Criminal Case Against YouTubers ‘Wachokonozi’ Postponed;
Tanzania’s Top Football Club, Yanga, Under Fire for Its 100 Million Contribution to the Ruling Party Ahead of the Polls;
Op-ED: Job Ndugai’s Death: All Women, Especially First Wives, Refuse to be Erased;
Op-Ed: Why Tanzania Should Demand a Strong Global Plastics Treaty.
In our briefing:
IMF Estimates About 50,000 Tanzanian Health Workers to Be Affected by USAID Shutdown;
Muhimbili National Hospital–Mloganzila Performs First Minimally Invasive Colon Tumor Surgery Using Local Specialists;
Gwajima Calls for Minimum Reforms and Allowing Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party, CHADEMA, to Participate in the Upcoming Election;
Foreign Direct Investment in Tanzania Rises to USD 1.7 Billion, Highest in a Decade;
Fate of Lissu’s Petition Against ‘Secret Witnesses’ in False Information Case to Be Decided on August 12
The treason case against the opposition party leader, CHADEMA’s Tundu Lissu, continued on July 1, 2025, during its preliminary stage at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s
During his UK visit, Othman met with representatives of British think tanks to discuss Zanzibar and Tanzania’s political landscape ahead of the October elections.
Africa’s development requires a shift away from foreign aid, which can create a culture of dependency, stifling local innovation and entrepreneurship.
In our briefing today:
President Samia Urges Police to Stay Prepared Ahead of General Elections;
Gwajima Church Deregistration Saga: State Attorneys Queried Deregistration Letters, High Court Dismisses Objection;
The Illusion of Unity—Who Truly ‘Belongs’ in Tanzania?;
An African Journey to Ukraine – 4
In our briefing today:
Deadly Mbeya Truck Accident Claims 28 Lives, Including Children;
No Reforms, No Election Takes Over Tanzania’s Social Media;
Constitution Day Marks Denmark’s Return and Reinforced Ties with Tanzania
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