Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam

Business Reporter at The Citizen (Tanzania)

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Tanzania Vice President urges reforms in tax, procurement systems

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo |Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s taxation and procurement systems remain skewed, experts heard at a forum on Tuesday, with calls for comprehensive reforms to enhance the country’s appeal to investors. Gracing the Taxation and Empowerment Forum held on April 15, 2025, Vice President Dr Philip Mpango underscored the need to promote opportunities for citizens by strengthening local resource growth.
Geopolitical tensions drive surge in gold earnings for Tanzania

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. While ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to rattle the global economy, they are proving to be a boon for gold-producing countries such as Tanzania, as the price of the precious metal has surged by an average of 88.12 percent over the past six years. At the centre of this trend is the global shift towards safe-haven assets, with investors and governments increasingly turning to gold amid concerns over the stability of the US Dollar.
Officials say no need to panic as maize, bean prices edge up

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dodoma. Government officials have moved to assure the public that the recent increase in maize and bean prices is not alarming, describing the fluctuations as normal in crop trading. According to the Director of Crops Development at the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Nyasebwa Chimagu, there is no concern over production levels. “But even if there were production issues, we must ask: what are the underlying factors?
Prioritise human capital to unlock Africa’s massive potential, leaders urged

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. African countries have been urged to make significant investments in human capital—particularly in quality education and skills development—in order to unlock the continent’s vast potential and achieve sustainable development. This call was made by Tanzania’s former Chief Secretary, Ombeni Sefue, during the African Leadership Forum held yesterday under the theme Realising Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: Progress and the Way Forward.
Tanzanian auditor appointed to key international standards board

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Tanzania has announced the appointment of Augustino Mbogella to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Oversight Council. He becomes the sole representative from Africa on the eight-member body. Appointed by IIA Global in January for a three-year term, Mr Mbogella is the first Tanzanian to serve on the Council, which includes members from organisations such as the World Bank, INTOSAI, IFAC, GNDI, OECD, and IIA.
Mtwara’s gas dreams fizzle as cashew nuts farming revives

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

What you need to know:The gas economy, once touted as the region’s future, has yet to fully materialise, and Mtwara has reverted to its agricultural roots. Mtwara. Long before natural gas made headlines in the region, Mtwara was synonymous with cashew nut farming. However, after the discovery of over 57 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, mainly in the Mtwara and Lindi regions between 2010 and 2015, expectations for an economic transformation soared.
Kikwete: How Africa can attain SDGs

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

What you need to know:Despite the ambitious nature of the SDGs, Kikwete affirmed that Africa has made significant strides. He stressed that the continent is on the move, and its accomplishments are the result of hard-won effort Dar es Salaam.
How Tanzania should respond to Trump tariffs

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo |Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. As US President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs begin to send ripples through advanced economies, economists and policy experts in Tanzania are urging the government to adopt strategies that will shield the country from potential economic losses. Mr Trump’s 10 percent tariffs, which came into effect over the weekend, are expected to trigger retaliatory measures from affected nations and heighten global trade tensions.
Samia to address Angolan Parliament in landmark visit

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is scheduled to begin a three-day official visit to the Republic of Angola from April 7 to 9, 2025, during which she will make history as the first female African leader to address the Angolan Parliament.
Tanzania mandates shilling for local contracts

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. Companies with ongoing contracts involving foreign currency transactions are now required to amend their agreements and switch to Tanzanian shillings within one year, following the issuance of new regulations by the government. This directive, stemming from Government Notice (GN) 198 of 2025, took effect on March 28, 2025.