Erick Kabendera

1 week ago | theafricareport.com | Erick Kabendera

Othman Masoud Sharif, Zanzibar’s first vice president, is known for his measured tone. But during a recent visit to London, the ACT-Wazalendo politician spoke with visible unease about the political climate back home. Understand Africa's tomorrow... today Get full access to The Africa Report

Feb 4, 2025 | africanarguments.org | In Tanzania |Erick Kabendera

2025 could be a milestone on climate finance, providing the much-needed and much-overdue funds for the world’s most climate vulnerable. The unique opportunity to make this happen is rapidly approaching at the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) as governments finalise negotiations on a global carbon price on the 1 billion tonnes of annual emissions from international shipping.

Feb 4, 2025 | finance.einnews.com | In Tanzania |Erick Kabendera

If done justly and equitably, a shipping levy – to be finalised in April – could provide a lifeline for urgent climate action. The world’s leading economists believe a $150-300 levy is the best way to deliver an energy transition at a low cost while generating revenues to promote economic equality. Credit: Andrew Bone. 2025 could be a milestone on climate finance, providing the much-needed and much-overdue funds for the world’s most climate vulnerable.

Feb 3, 2025 | theafricareport.com | Erick Kabendera

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Jan 28, 2025 | theafricareport.com | Erick Kabendera

The 18 January endorsement of Tanzania’s president Samia Suluhu Hassan by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi as its sole presidential candidate in the October general election came six months earlier than the party’s traditional date for choosing its flagbearer. CCM often elects its presidential flagbearer in June of each election year after the dissolution of parliament.