Commuter train woes persist

Richland Resources Ltd will be undertaking a strategic review of its operations, as profit at its Mererani tanzanite mine at Block C continues to be hit by illegal mining and smuggling operations.

Thousands of Dar es Salaam residents are exposing their lives to danger by riding on the dangerously overloaded city commuter train popularly known as ‘Mwakyembe train’ during peak hours.

>At a time when the East African Community (EAC) appears to have successfully agitated for the removal of dozens of  trade barriers in the bloc, more non-tariff barriers (NTBs) have been reported.

The legal fraternity on Wednesday reiterated their doubts over the possibility of the General Election taking place as scehduled given the slow pace in voter registration.

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Fears Persist That Violence Against Albinos in Tanzania Will Grow
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There is no guarantee that the gas economy would lessen Tanzania’s debt burden because it is not the only solution to the country’s economic woes, according to experts.

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TAZARA revises commuter schedule
Times of Zambia
THE Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has re-organised its passenger train operations and introduced new travel timetables on major routes. Head of public relations Conrad Simuchile said yesterday that with effect from Tuesday August 26 2014 ...
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