Reforming Tanzania’s mineral sector

In this week we continue to look at the efforts undertaken by the government of Tanzania in creating a sustainable conducive investment environment in the mineral sector with the challenges and pitfalls that the politics of reforming the mining industry in Tanzania came with.

This is the fifth part of an article on politics of reforming the mineral sector in Tanzania

This is the eighth part of a series of articles on the politics of reforming the mineral sector in Tanzania.

This is the first instalment of an article on the political economy of reforming the mineral sector in Tanzania

This is the sixth part of an article on politics of reforming the mineral sector in Tanzania. In the politics of reforming the mineral sector this week we explore and trace the new challenges that emerged amidst successes and the efforts the Forth Phase Government took to overcome and continue developing the mining sector in order to become the engine for economic growth of the country.

In the politics of reforming the mining sector in Tanzania, this week we map the rivalry that existed during the enactment of the mining law and thereafter explore the salient features of the Mining Act 2010 in promoting further the industry in Tanzania. As we explore we also highlight the commendable efforts being made by the government to implement the new mining code.

China’s place in Tanzania’s economy is growing by leaps and bounds as the emerging giant intensifies its quest for natural resources and a gateway to the African hinterland.

>Research results show that the nation loses up to $1.25 billion (about Sh2 trillion) annually due to smuggling of minerals and gemstones as well as tax evasion.

The former Apple CEO and founder of Obi Mobiles Mr. John Sculley discusses a point during their visit of Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) to explore investment opportunities. This company is now eying the East African market. The former Apple CEO and Obi Mobiles co-founder Mr. John Sculley explains something during the visit of Tanzania Investment Centre offices today, 20 March 2015. On his left is Mrs. Diane Sculley. The meeting between Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology,...