Political opportunism hurts Tanzania

Dar es Salaam. Kenya Airways stands to lose big time after the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority’s decision to cut the frequency of its flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro by over 60 per cent.

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Collision of 2 buses kills at least 36, hurts dozens in Tanzania
Columbus Dispatch
At least 36 people were killed and dozens injured when two passenger buses collided along a busy road in northwestern Tanzania, police said. Officers said it was still not clear what caused the accident on Friday afternoon in Butiama district, about 840 miles ...
Freighters deplore congestion at TundumaDaily News
Govt cautioned: Decongest Tuduma or risk killing Dar es Salaam PortIPPmedia
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Delays in Resolving Power Deal Hurts Tanzania
East African Business Week
Dar es Salaam — Unless it takes urgent steps to resolve the simmering scandal involving the Independent Power Supply Limited (IPTL) and alleged public Escrow Account, that has been going on for months now, Tanzania may may lose the trust of important ...

Politically, 2015 has so far been a year of surprises. Former Prime Minister Mr Edward Lowassa, a strong political figure, has been associated with two bombshells which have entirely changed the political landscape ahead of the October General Election.

Watch out for media opportunism in CCM nominations, October polls
IPPmedia
Election years are usually good for the journalism profession, as they get paid for various consultancy assignments. This includes brushing up the image of an election contestant at a moment's notice, or blackening the face of another to full public glare for a ...

New political party formed in Tanzania
Sabahi Online
A new political party, the Alliance for Change and Transformation (ACT), was launched in Dar es Salaam on Monday (March 3rd), Tanzania's The Citizen reported. Related Articles. Tanzanian President Kikwete reshuffles party secretariat · 67.7 billion shillings ...

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Warning in Tanzania over political militia groups
News24
Arusha - Electoral authorities in Tanzania on Saturday called on police to investigate fears that some political parties were preparing to train militia groups ahead of next month's national elections. The concern has emerged as campaigning heats up ...
Grand 'karibu' for Magufuli in home townDaily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog)

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Tanzania's Elections Should Not Be a Political Hurdle to Development
AllAfrica.com
Serious policy must win out over parochial politics if Tanzania's long-term future is to be secured. Voters will go to the polls on 25 October in elections that will be more competitive than any other in Tanzania's history. After over half a century of ...
Better terms lined up for all investorsDaily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog)

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Tanzania Has Institutions, but No Political Will, to Fight Corruption
World Politics Review
Earlier this month, Tanzanian President John Magufuli fired the head of the ports authority along with several high-ranking officials in the Transport Ministry for their alleged corruption. In an email interview, Semkae Kilonzo, the coordinator at ...