
Tanzania’s Gold Rush: Foreign Enablers and the Plight of Local Miners
Tanzania’s gold is a national treasure, not a foreign windfall. The government’s nationalist stance is a start, but it’s hollow without action that empowers miners over enablers.

Tanzania’s gold is a national treasure, not a foreign windfall. The government’s nationalist stance is a start, but it’s hollow without action that empowers miners over enablers.

In our briefing today:
CHADEMA, ACT Wazalendo Delegations Reportedly Blocked From Entering Angola to Attend a Democracy Summit;
Tanzania Declares End of Marburg Virus Disease in Kagera;
Govt, Unemployed Teachers’ Organisation Agree on Way Forward to Resolve Raised Grievances;
CHADEMA Appoints New Directors and Experts in Major Leadership Reshuffle

SADC direct the phased withdrawal of troops ahead of the expected negotiation between M23 and DRC governmnet

Organised by the Brenthurst Foundation, the Platform for African Democrats (PAD) Forum was to take place from March 15 to March 16, 2025.

Political analysts view this reshuffle, which introduces new faces into CHADEMA’s executive leadership under Secretary-General John Mnyika, as a fresh start for the party

The government will form a team of experts from five government ministries that will critically examine the issues NETO has raised for about 40 days before it comes up with proposed interventions.

The outbreak, in which two confirmed and eight probable cases were recorded – all deceased –, was the second the country has experienced.

In the shifting dynamic of geopolitics, Africa Unity needs a new mission or the whole continent risks becoming dinner or lunch for some other countries.

In our briefing today: The DRC crisis: A test for Africa in a shifting geopolitical landscape. So far, things are not looking good;
Tanzania’s media reminded to promote candidates’ and citizens’ voices during elections;
TRA highlights efforts to improve the business environment and curb tax evasion;
Tanzania issues travel advisory to prevent further spread of Mpox

Stakeholders agree that failure to prioritise candidates’ and citizens’ voices risks making elections less democratic as it prevents electorates from making informed decisions.