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Zanzibar MP Gives Capital to 70 Women Entrepreneurs

October 29, 2026
Zanzibar’s Mtambwe constituency representative and Minister for Communication, Information Technology and Innovation, Dr Mohammed Ali Suleiman, has provided business capital to 70 women entrepreneurs and urged residents to establish and formally register business groups to improve their access to loans,

Russia Develops Alternative Global Payment System

October 29, 2026
Russia is expanding its international payment infrastructure to reduce reliance on Western-dominated financial systems, with new efforts aimed at extending alternative cross-border payment services to Africa. The initiative was discussed during the Russia-Africa Forum in Moscow, where Kremlin Deputy Chief

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Zanzibar MP Gives Capital to 70 Women Entrepreneurs

October 29, 2026
Zanzibar’s Mtambwe constituency representative and Minister for Communication, Information Technology and Innovation, Dr Mohammed Ali Suleiman, has provided business capital to 70 women entrepreneurs and urged residents to establish and formally register business groups to improve their access to loans, financial assistance and other economic opportunities. Dr Mohammed handed over the capital on October 28, 2026, in Uondwe Village, Mtambwe

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Zanzibar MP Gives Capital to 70 Women Entrepreneurs

October 29, 2026
Zanzibar’s Mtambwe constituency representative and Minister for Communication, Information Technology and Innovation, Dr Mohammed Ali Suleiman, has provided business capital to 70 women entrepreneurs and urged residents to establish and formally register business groups to improve their access to loans, financial assistance

Russia Develops Alternative Global Payment System

October 29, 2026
Russia is expanding its international payment infrastructure to reduce reliance on Western-dominated financial systems, with new efforts aimed at extending alternative cross-border payment services to Africa. The initiative was discussed during the Russia-Africa Forum in Moscow, where Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff

Putin Says Africa Is Entering a New Era of Independence

October 29, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Africa is entering a new era of political and economic awakening, driven by growing determination among African nations to shape their own futures, strengthen their economies and reduce dependence on foreign powers. Speaking at a Russia-Africa

Tanzania Strengthens TPDC Oil and Gas Role

October 29, 2026
Tanzania’s government has strengthened the capacity of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to explore and develop the country’s oil and natural gas resources by granting it four exploration licences, enabling the national petroleum company to own exploration blocks and participate more

TPDC to Take Over Songo Songo Gas Operations

October 29, 2026
The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has been granted licences for the exploration and development of four oil and natural gas blocks, marking a significant step towards strengthening Tanzania’s control over its petroleum resources and expanding the role of its national energy

Tanzania Records 7,219 Rape Cases In 2025

October 28, 2026
Tanzania recorded 7,219 rape cases in 2025, prompting the government to intensify calls for the public to report sexual violence and reject private settlements that prevent survivors from accessing justice. Deputy Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Maryprisca Mahundi

Tanzania Sets TZS 27,000 Electricity Connection Fee

October 28, 2026
The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to connecting residents in qualifying urban areas with rural characteristics to electricity at a subsidised fee of TZS 27,000, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable and reliable power. Deputy Minister for Energy

Madagascar President Bars Public Funding For Overseas Education

October 28, 2026
Madagascar’s President, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has called for greater equality in the country’s education system, declaring that government ministers and public officials must not use public funds to finance their children’s education in foreign institutions. Randrianirina said building a prosperous Madagascar requires
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