The American founding fathers, embodied the transformative leadership in their time, they were also united by a vision that government should serve the people, not dominate them.

Africa suffers a great environmental injustice.

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity, prioritising technology, youth, and women within its development agenda. This initiative seeks to tackle the challenges faced by its members—predominantly businesspeople—and to bolster their involvement in shaping national economic policies. The commitment was underscored during a meeting held in Dar es Salaam on 20th November 2024, where proposed amendments to TPSF’s constitution were discussed. These amendments form part of a broader reform strategy aimed at modernising the organisation and strengthening its representation across Tanzania’s diverse economic sectors. Speaking to the press, TPSF’s Executive Director, Mr...

BY January Makamba Today marks two years since the passing of Father Rene McGraw OSB, a Benedictine monk, who was my teacher, friend and mentor at St John’s University, a Catholic university in Minnesota, USA, where I was privileged to graduate from. Father Rene easily makes the list of people who have had a positive influence in my life. He was thoroughly grounded in his Catholic faith but was generous and ecumenical in sharing its blessings. Always donning a toothy smile, he was a tough but thoughtful teacher and caring mentor. Clad in black Benedictine Monk Habit (robe), he carried...

Arusha. The first-ever container loaded with avocados grown in Tanzania arrived in China on Monday, a key moment in what industry captains hope will be a financial jackpot for farmers and exporters, significantly enhancing their business prospects. The maiden shipment, containing 24 metric tonnes of the Hass avocado variety, worth $18,500, was shipped by sea on October 28, 2024, and arrived at Hong Kong Port on November 18, 2024. The breakthrough is the result of a joint effort between Africado Ltd, a pioneering Tanzanian avocado company and member of the Tanzania Horticultural Association (Taha), along with international partners such as...

Mixed farming integrates crops and trees in a single area to yield social, economic and environmental benefits.

He expressed his belief that such partnerships could lead to greater access to specialized medical care, as well as the exchange of expertise between Spanish and Tanzanian medical professionals.

Sometimes, both pain and joy should simply be accepted as they are. True peace may not come from knowing that everything has a reason, but from accepting things just as they are.