Politics

Clean Books, Messy Reality: What Tanzania’s Audit Numbers Don’t Show 

By Elian Otti | April 2, 2026

Tanzania’s audit results for 2024/25 show a high share of unqualified opinions across audited entities. In technical terms, this indicates

 Neutral Intermediary or Duty-Holder? What the Meta Child Protection Decision Means for Tech Platforms
By Agatha Gichana | March 27, 2026

In a landmark development in the United States, Meta was found liable for its impact on children through social media,

Sustained Capital Market Reforms Could Reshape East Africa’s Economies
By Brian Otieno | March 27, 2026

Recently, Tanzania’s Finance Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, pointed to strong growth and innovation in the country’s capital markets, remarks that did

Rewriting the Tax Rulebook: What Tanzania’s 284 Reform Proposals Signal for the Economy
By Stacie Mburugu | March 19, 2026

Tax reform is rarely incremental. It is typically political, technical, and consequential all at once. This week, the conversation around

From National Law to Regional Oversight: Addressing Buyer Power in Tanzania
By Maria Goretti | March 19, 2026

The regulation of buyer power is a growing concern in Tanzania’s competition law framework. Under the Fair Competition Act, 2003,

Tanzanian Investor Rostam Azizi Acquires Controlling Stake in Nation Media Group 
By Elian Otti | March 13, 2026

A significant ownership change has emerged in East Africa’s media sector following Taarifa Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in

Chasing Global Capital: Tanzania Sets Sights on $15B in FDI 
By Elian Otti | March 6, 2026

In the global race for capital, nothing speaks louder than billions – and in Tanzania’s case, the figure now commanding

Can MKUMBI II Deliver? Tanzania’s Test in Turning Reform into Investment
By Stacie Mburugu | March 6, 2026

Reform in Tanzania is rarely announced quietly. It is framed as strategic, decisive, and in line with long-term ambition. This

Sustainable AI: Learning to Think Without Costing the Earth
By Jerusa Orina | February 3, 2026

In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) no longer announces itself. It hums in the background of daily life, adjusting traffic lights,

Africa CDC Establishes Central Data Repository to Strengthen Public Health Surveillance
By Kieran Marisa | February 3, 2026

  A new Central Data Repository (CDR) launched by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) aims

Things Fall Apart: The Unravelling Global Order Amidst U.S. Withdrawal from Multilateralism
By Anne | January 26, 2026

Two weeks ago, United States (US) President Donald Trump withdrew the country from 66 international organisations and treaties, arguing that they no

Unpacking Tanzania’s New Microfinance Digital Lending Regulations: Progress and Pitfalls
By Maria Goretti | January 26, 2026

Digital lending has become one of the most transformative innovations in Tanzania’s financial sector, reshaping access to credit and advancing

De‑Risking Growth: Understanding the Implications of Tanzania’s New Credit Guarantee Company
By Brian Otieno | December 12, 2025

On December 8, Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel M. Tutuba announced plans to establish a dedicated Credit Guarantee Public Limited Company,

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