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Opinion: Dangote, the Sick, Adopted Child of Nigerian Government!

21Jun

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Economy, News, Nigeria, Tanzania, United States of America

Opinion: Dangote, the Sick, Adopted Child of Nigerian Government!

Earlier this week, news broke that Aliko Dangote was moving 60% of his family investment to the US.Two days after, we saw him in Tanzania promising to increase his investment in the country because he wants to support the new president, whose business decisions have been investment friendly. I am happy for him. He has sense. But as a businessman, I am not sure Dangote is a model. Don't take my word for it. Let the data speak: In October 2016, Dansa, Dangote's fruit juice company packed up because it wasn't making profit. It closed shop, owing its workers 6 months salary. He also started a $13 million tomato processing plant in March 2016 and closed shop in August 2017, saying it was because of "importation of tomato paste, shortfall in the supply of fresh tomatoes and power fa...

Authorities Arrest Leader of Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party

21Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Tanzania

Authorities Arrest Leader of Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party

Law enforcement in Tanzania has arrested Freeman Mbowe, the Leader of the country’s main opposition party Chadema and other members on Wednesday ahead of an imminent conference to demand constitutional reforms, the party disclosed. The party in a tweet on its Twitter handle said Mbowe and 10 Chadema members were rounded during late hours of the night in the northwestern port city of Mwanza. It read, “We condemn the repression of the rights of Tanzanians with the strongest force. These are signs that the dictatorship that existed during the rule of President John Magufuli continues. “Freeman Mbowe was accosted by an army of police officers in his hotel when he arrived at 02:30 am and was arrested together with other leaders,” it said. While the other Chadema members were taken t...

Suluhu on Course to Become Tanzania’s First Female President

18Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Tanzania

Suluhu on Course to Become Tanzania’s First Female President

Samaia Hassa Suluhu is set to take over as Tanzania’s first female president following the death of John Magufuli in the late hours of Wednesday. Saluhu became the first female vice-president when Magufuli was elected as President in 2015. Tanzania constitution stipulates, "Where the office of President becomes vacant because of death, then the Vice-President shall be sworn in and become the President for the unexpired period of the term of five years." The constitution also prescribes the same in the case of vacancy due to resignation, loss of electoral qualifications or inability to perform his functions due to physical infirmity, or failure to discharge the duties and functions of the President's office. After consultation with her political party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, Suluh...

African Leaders Pay Tribute to Deceased Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa

24Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Life, News, Tanzania

African Leaders Pay Tribute to Deceased Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa

African leaders have sent condolence messages to the family of Mkapa and the Government of Tanzania on the death of its former President, Benjamin Mkapa. President of Tanzania, John Magufuli had early on Friday announced the passing of the former President. Mkapa died on Thursday in a Dar es Salaam hospital where he was undergoing treatment for an ailment, Magufuli said in a televised broadcast, “Benjamin William Mkapa, the third president of Tanzania, has died… I urge Tanzanians to receive the news. We have been hit by a great tragedy. Let us continue praying for our leader, the former President Benjamin William Mkapa.” Mpaka, 81 was president of Tanzania from 1995 to 2005 before passing on power to Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. Mkapa took part in different peace missions across Afri...

General Elections in Tanzania: Anti-graft Agency Warns Businessmen Against Sponsoring Politicians

18Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, News, Tanzania

General Elections in Tanzania: Anti-graft Agency Warns Businessmen Against Sponsoring Politicians

Anti-graft agency in Tanzania has cautioned businessmen in the country against sponsoring politicians vying for elective positions as the east African nation gets ready for its general election in October. Director general of anti-corruption agency, Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau, John Mbungo asked businessmen to desist from sponsoring political office seekers during the forthcoming election. Mbungo in a meeting of election stakeholders held in Dar es-Salaam, to discuss ways of curbing corruption ahead of the October polls said, “Businessmen financing politicians during elections are with the intention of getting favours from the government when the politicians get leadership positions.” “There are politicians seeking elective posts that are financed by wealthy peop...

8Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Covid-19, Tanzania

Has Tanzania Triumphed Over Covid-19?

Tanzania has conquered the scourge of coronavirus. This was declared by President John Mogufuli in a church service in the capital, Dodoma on Sunday. President Mogafuli attributed the victory to prayers by citizens. According to him, the disease has been defeated thanks to God. This comes on the heels of concerns by the World Health Organisation (WHO) over the mode of tackling the prevalence of the virus by the government. Tanzania had 509 cases and 21 deaths as at 29 April when the last official figures were published. Sources have expressed doubt over the claim of being coronavirus free by the President. Mr. Magufuli had conceded last week that the nation was treating four patients in Dar es Salaam. United states embassy had last week raised an alarm over the “extremely high”...

Sports: Emmanuel Amuneke Appointed Tanzania’s Head Coach

7Aug

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Nigeria, Sports, Tanzania

Sports: Emmanuel Amuneke Appointed Tanzania’s Head Coach

Former Nigerian international and former assistant coach of Nigeria's victorious 2013 U-17 side Emmanuel Amuneke has been appointed the head coach of the Tanzanian National teams. Announcing the appointment, president of the Tanzania Football Federation, Wallace Karia said that Amuneke will not just oversea the senior team but will also work with the other youth teams. He said "We shall have coaches for the other teams, but Amuneke will be the head starting with the 2019 African U-17 qualifiers which kick-off in Dar es Salaam this weekend. "We are happy to have Amuneke who has played at the top and has a lot of experience as a coach. We have picked our very own from Africa." On his part Amuneke who was recently the head coach of Sudan premier league side Al Khartoum SC, express...