Tanzanians react to Magufuli’s list of 34 ministers

The year 2020 has confirmed to the whole world that one of the most important and toughest portfolios to hold in a government is that of a Minister of Health.

In Africa, our health ministers have been at the forefront of the fight against the Corona Virus pandemic and with support from the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, there's hope of Africans rising from this pandemic, scathed but stronger.

Primary among the roles of a health minister are overseeing the formulation of...

President John Pombe Magufuli’s Cabinet of 34 members which he unveiled yesterday is the smallest in 20 years.

Some ministers may be in trouble after President John Magufuli labels them “wapumbavu” (idiots) over the dillydallying in installing oil flow meters at Dar and Tanga ports.

Some analysts have reacted to President John Magufuli’s appointment of permanent secretaries arguing that the list was too long contrary to his promise of a lean government.

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Five Tanzanians have featured in the top 100 Africans recognised by Paris-based Institut Choiseul as young economic leaders for tomorrow.

The Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK), a collective management organization licensed to represent performers in musical an dramatic works, has released its’ list of top royalty earners for the year 2014.

A press release by PRISK states that the body witnessed a 303% growth in royalties distributed.

Royalties paid to the lowest and highest earning members also grew by 200% and 62% respectively.

“We are delighted to announce an unprecedented 303% growth in royalties distributed. We...

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It is hard to push the growth of e-commerce in Africa especially when the key element, which is internet access, is still a problem. There are many factors holding back the development of e-commerce and online business in Africa including the need a much more developed financial infrastructure.

The chart below shows internet penetration % worldwide. Notice how it is very low in most of Africa.

According to Ndekia S. Maghimbi, who deals with Marketing  & Partnerships at Kaymu Tanzania, “If...