We’ll review agro-taxes, govt pledges

There is a close link between fuel prices and the cost of other products and services in any given economy. Food and non-alcoholic beverages account for a 47.8 per cent weighting in the basket of goods upon which the rate of price rises (inflation) is computed in Tanzania--the consumer price index. Most of these products need to be transported to the market.

Stakeholders decry low govt agro-funding.
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Development stakeholders have expressed discontent over an extreme meagre funds allocated for agriculture accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the nation's economic backbone, given the 2015/16 budget allocation of 6.6 percent. Speaking in ...

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Govt moves on taxes welcome
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If what is being discussed in the National Assembly is consistently implemented, it could lead to a major revamp in the way we do business in our country and make planned targets more achievable. We are talking about the monitoring of projects to ensure ...

Facing Criticism, Tanzanian Government Pledges Further Review of Media Bills
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The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomed a decision by Tanzanian lawmakers to heed demands from media groups and withdraw two proposed acts that purported to strengthen free expression and access to information but would instead ...

Victor Mollel is a young and ambitious travel publisher based in Arusha, the hub of the country’s multi-million dollar tourism industry.

From farmers to pharmacists, pain lies in store for Greeks across the board as the new government readies to raise taxes and rewrite the economic rule-book in line with tough reforms demanded by the country’s international creditors.

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Govt pledges 2bn/- for Kahama storm victims
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President Jakaya Kikwete consoles Kahama district flood victims when he visited their temporary settlements in Shinyanga Region yesterday. The President pledged 2bn/- to help rebuild destroyed houses. President Jakaya Kikwete yesterday visited victims of ...

The government yesterday pledged to continue supporting Palestinians in their fight for their rights and total freedom.

>The government will employ laboratory technicians who are graduating from colleges across the country; it was announced here at the weekend.