High hopes placed on new House

Preparations for the third Arusha Gemstone Fair (AGF) have been finalised and it will once again showcase its great potential for gemstones, now contributing significantly to national earnings. Organisers say local participants are expected to strike sales exceeding Sh6.9 billion generated during last year’s show, which enabled the government to earn S.227.4 million royalties.

Home to many Islamic and Christian holy sites, hopes a visit this month by Pope Francis (pictured) will promote religious tourism and boost an industry hit hard by regional turmoil.

The government has called on traders to export foodstuffs held in storage as huge harvests for 2013/14 season will lower produce prices, harming farmers.

Investors on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) are likely to enjoy more earnings following the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions.

High interest rates that local commercial banks impose on borrowers were yesterday blamed for the central bank’s move to increase Treasury Bill rates.

Home Affairs minister Charles Kitwanga, has directed Immigration Services department to conduct a one-month operation to identify and arrest people staying in Tanzania illegally.

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The UN special envoy on Ebola David Nabarro tells the BBC he hopes the Ebola outbreak can be brought under control within three months.

Ghana winger Solomon Asante aims for African Champions League success this season with DR Congo club TP Mazembe.