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East African economic race: How Tanzania's 2026/27 budget sharpens regional competitiveness

DAR ES SALAAM, June 22 -- CRITICALLY and strategically zooming in on the proposed FY2026-2027 national budget, one clearly realises the new race for regional competitiveness. Why? Reviewing the EAC b... Read More


MPs laud TRA over 30 years of rising revenue

DODOMA, June 22 -- MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have commended the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) for its notable progress in revenue collection over the 30 years since its establishment. The legisl... Read More


State entities pay Sh31bn pending bills in nine months

Nairobi, June 22 -- State entities cut their pending bills and associated penalties by a combined Sh31.37 billion in the nine months to March this year, helping ease cash flow woes that contractors ar... Read More


Insurers under pressure to prove tech investments are paying off

Nairobi, June 22 -- Insurance companies have spent years digitising their operations, automating claims and experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI). But as costs rise and margins come under pr... Read More


Lobby seeks powers to police fund managers

Nairobi, June 22 -- The Fund Managers Association (FMA) is seeking powers to police players in the industry and has begun the pursuit of a self-regulatory organisation licence from the Capital Markets... Read More


Tanzania, Finland agree to promote sustainable development for smallholder farmers

DAR ES SALAAM, June 22 -- THE ongoing partnership between Tanzania and Finland has been said to demonstrate a shared commitment to promoting sustainable development, especially for smallholder farmers... Read More


MP pushes digital tax reforms to widen revenue base

DODOMA, June 22 -- TARIME Urban MP Esther Matiko has called for accelerated adoption of digital tax systems, saying they are key to expanding the countrys revenue base and closing gaps that enable tax... Read More


New livestock financing model unveiled at Expo 2026

CHALINZE, June 22 -- THE National Bank of Commerce (NBC) and the Warehouse Receipts Regulatory Board (WRRB) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Tanzanias livestock sector... Read More


DCI, four banks drawn into battle for Vetlab club's millions

Nairobi, June 22 -- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been drawn into the battle for control of Nairobi's 102-year-old Vetlab Sports Club amid allegations of unauthorised bank trans... Read More


'Toy Story 5': Is Disney/Pixar just lazy or simply good business plan?

Nairobi, June 22 -- The animator side of me was having a great time with this film, studying every detail in every frame. The normal film fan in me was thinking sweet, sweet nostalgia, what a powerful... Read More