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Tanzanian Innovator Wins Africa’s Premier Business Award

Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe, founder of NovFeed Tanzania, has emerged as the 2025 champion of the prestigious Africa’s Business Heroes competition, taking home a $300,000 cash prize for her innovative solution that converts food waste into sustainable fish feed. Her work impressed
December 17, 2025

Dangote Deepens Dispute With Nigeria Fuel Regulators

Nigeria’s billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has sharpened his criticism of petroleum regulators, accusing them of allowing cheap fuel imports that he says threaten local refining, jobs and the country’s energy future. Speaking at his massive oil refinery near Lagos, Dangote warned that
December 16, 2025

Tanzania Nears Historic Surge in Mineral Output

Tanzania’s mining sector is on the brink of a major economic milestone, with newly released data showing the total value of minerals produced in the country climbing to nearly $1 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The sharp rise underscores the
November 25, 2025

Mining Firm Highlights Commitment To Safer Tailings Systems

A leading gold producer operating in Tanzania has underscored its commitment to maintaining safe and environmentally responsible Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), saying strong waste-management systems are essential to protecting workers and communities living around mining areas. The company emphasized that its facilities
November 21, 2025

Zanzibar Ports Reduce Food Import Fees by 80 Percent

The Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) has announced an 80 percent reduction in import levies for all food items entering the islands from mainland Tanzania. The policy, effective from November 10 to November 24, 2025, covers ports across Unguja and Pemba, including Malindi,
November 10, 2025

Tanzania Keeps Key Interest Rate Steady Amid Strong Growth

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain Tanzania’s Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 5.75 percent, reflecting growing confidence in the nation’s economic performance and political stability. The move signals that policymakers are satisfied with the current pace of growth and
October 4, 2025