Connectivity in SSA set for major boost

The campaign to achieve universal access to contraceptives to the neediest women in the world got a shot in the arm last week with an agreement between three major players to expand access in 69 countries including Tanzania.

Organisers of the Rock City Marathon have introduced short distance races to spice the gruelling 21 kilometre event planned for October 26 in Mwanza.

German business confidence rose sharply in December, data showed yesterday, with a surprisingly strong boost suggesting a sunny outlook in Europe’s biggest economy.

BBC World Service has announced new digital investment aimed at reaching new audiences in Africa – the launch of the Africa edition of the bbc.com website. The new edition ensures that English-speaking internet users on the continent will see far more African news stories, features and video on the bbc.com front page, while the bbc.com/Africa section, dedicated to African news, will also see significant enhancements.
With its newsgathering presence in 48 countries of the continent, the BBC...

Tanzania’s power generation is set to increase following the country’s purchase of two generators that will produce electricity at Kinyerezi One power plant.

Msolwa Cane Growers Association (MUCGA) in Kilombero District, Morogoro Region has allocated Sh914.8 million for settling its outstanding debts and improving production among its members.

>The United States says it will support the East African Community (EAC) to overcome trade barriers and improve competitiveness of its export products in the international markets.

>A forum comprising of members of the business community and other stakeholders has been formed to boost security in Arusha which has been subjected to a string of grenade attacks since last year.

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Tanzania, Mozambique set to boost trade ties
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Mozambique President Filipe Nyussi addresses Mozambique citizens living in Tanzania at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The visiting Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has stressed the need for Tanzania and ...
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