Tanzania
Exploring Tanzania rich cultural heritage, economic growth, and pivotal developments in East Africa.
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Tanzania Restricts Non-Citizens from Key Business Activities in Protectionist Move
Tanzania bans non-citizens from 15 business sectors, threatening East African Community integration and cross-border trade relationships.
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Standard Chartered and BII Unlock USD 100 Million Trade Finance Facility for Kenyan and Tanzanian Businesses
Trade-finance deal between Standard Chartered and BII brings USD 100 million to Kenyan and Tanzanian SMEs, prioritising women-owned firms.
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Tanzania Blocks X Over Pornography Claims as $8.9M Economic Losses Mount Ahead of 2025 Elections
Tanzania blocks X citing pornography concerns, costing $8.9 million economically while critics allege election-period digital repression tactics.
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Tanzania Shuts Down X (Twitter) Amid Missing Activists
Tanzania blocks X again amid arrests, VPN bans, and rising digital censorship threatening free expression across East Africa.
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TCB Joins Stanbic Bank on Ramani’s Financial Marketplace to Boost SMB Access to Credit in Tanzania
Ramani partners with Tanzania Commercial Bank to expand SMB financing via its digital marketplace, surpassing $210M in loans.
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International
GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects Across Africa
Explore how GEAPP and The Rockefeller Foundation are advancing energy access in Africa with 23 transformative projects across 12 countries…
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Airtel Africa Partners with TRACE Awards & Summit 2025 to Champion Creativity and Connectivity Across Africa
Airtel Africa partners with TRACE Awards 2025, celebrating African creativity through music, workshops, and global broadcasts from Zanzibar, Tanzania.
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Mawingu Raises KES 1.9 Billion to Acquire Tanzanian ISP Habari, Accelerating East Africa Expansion
Mawingu raised KES 1.9 billion to acquire Tanzanian ISP Habari, expanding affordable Internet access across underserved East African communities.
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New Report Calls for Urgent AI Governance in East and Southern Africa
A new report urges East and Southern Africa to enact ethical AI laws, emphasizing human rights, public participation, and global…
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Startups
XDC Network and LedgerFi Drive Blockchain Innovation in Zanzibar’s New National Sandbox
Zanzibar’s new Blockchain Sandbox, led by XDC Network and LedgerFi, empowers startups to innovate securely, boosting regional digital governance and…
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NMB Bank and Mastercard Introduce Tanzania’s First ‘QR Pay by Link’ Solution, Transforming Digital Payments
NMB Bank and Mastercard launch Tanzania’s first QR Pay by Link, enabling cost-effective, secure digital payments for SMEs without POS…
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Airtel Africa Launches Fellowship to Boost Data Science and AI Education
Airtel Africa launches a fellowship program to support African students in Data Science and AI at IIT Madras Zanzibar.
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X (Formerly Twitter) Blocked Across Tanzania Amid Political Tensions
X (formerly Twitter) has been blocked across Tanzania amid political tensions, raising concerns about digital repression and freedom of expression.
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Mastercard Hosts Tanzania Industry Forum on Digital Payments and Economic Growth
Mastercard's Tanzania Industry Forum focused on advancing digital payments, financial inclusion, and economic growth through technology, partnerships, and cybersecurity in…
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British International Investment Partners with Meridiam to Boost Sustainable Energy in Tanzania
British International Investment and Meridiam invest $15M in Rift Valley Energy to expand Tanzania's renewable energy and grid access.