Henry Lyimo

Dar es Salaam

Business Journalist at Daily News Tanzania

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Tanzania: Diaspora Remittances Hit 2.116tri/-

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Henry Lyimo |Sauli Giliard

Dodoma — REMITTANCES from the Tanzanian diaspora surged to 2.116tri/- (approximately 810 million US dollars) between July and December 2024, signalling their escalating financial contribution to Tanzania's economy.
Diaspora remittances hit 2.116tri/-

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo |Sauli Giliard

DODOMA: REMITTANCES from the Tanzanian diaspora surged to 2.116tri/- (approximately 810 million US dollars) between July and December 2024, signalling their escalating financial contribution to Tanzania’s economy.
Govt to build onion markets in Singida, other regions

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo

SINGIDA: MINISTER for Agriculture, Mr Hussein Bashe said yesterday that the government will begin construction of markets for onions in Singida Region and other areas in the country in the 2025/2026 financial year. He said in the House that the government will also prepare regulations to prevent oversized and unregulated packaging popular in Kiswahili as ‘lumbesa’.
Infrastructure boost to unlock Kigoma’s trade potential

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo

KIGOMA: THE government is aggressively pursuing a strategy to transform Kigoma Region into a leading business gateway, leveraging its unique geographical position to bolster regional trade and investment. The Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Exaud Kigae said in the National Assembly yesterday that the government’s vision centres on enhancing cross-border trade, particularly through vital access points such as the Kigoma/Kibirizi port.
Traditional brews to go formal

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo

DODOMA: TANZANIA is taking steps to formalise traditional liquors like ‘lubisi,’ ‘ulanzi’ and ‘mbege’, to support small-scale producers of these beverages and ensure consumer safety.
Govt introduces system to regulate transfers

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo

DODOMA: THE government has rolled out a new system that curbs the arbitrary transfer requests from public servants, particularly those deployed to remote regions and rural areas. Deputy Minister for State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Deus Sangu said in the National Assembly yesterday that the move aims to ensure that employees serve sufficiently in their initial postings before seeking relocation.
MPs hit out at Kenyan activists

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo

DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have strongly condemned a group of Kenyan activists for allegedly attempting to disrupt peace in Tanzania and for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to produce derogatory caricatures of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Bashe reassures MPs on agriculture funding

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo

DODOMA: MINISTER for Agriculture Hussein Bashe has reassured Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the disbursement of funds for his ministry, acknowledging past challenges but highlighting significant progress and the securing of substantial external financing. Addressing concerns when winding up MPs contributions on Thursday, Mr Bashe conceded that achieving 100 per cent budget disbursement remains an aspiration.
HT Syndication: Bashe reassures MPs on agriculture funding

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | Henry Lyimo

DODOMA, May 26 -- MINISTER for Agriculture Hussein Bashe has reassured Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the disbursement of funds for his ministry, acknowledging past challenges but highlighting significant progress and the securing of substantial external financing. Addressing concerns when winding up MPs contributions on Thursday, Mr Bashe conceded that achieving 100 per cent budget disbursement remains an aspiration.
Govt steps up action on human-elephant conflict

2 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Henry Lyimo |Sauli Giliard

DODOMA: THE government is constructing dams within national parks, build electric fences and implementing robust education campaigns for communities as part of a multi-pronged strategy to address human-wildlife conflict, particularly involving elephants.