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COP28 failures: Climate change undermines Africa’s food security
Financial commitments for food systems remain low, affecting implementation, and leaving millions of people hungry.
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Tanzania expands gas exploration licensing following major Mnazi Bay discovery
Tanzania’s latest exploration activities targeting Eyasi-Wembere, Lindi–Mtwara, West Songo Songo and Mnazi Bay North are expected to improve geological knowledge and identify additional commercially viable resources. Tanzania’s discovered natural gas resources are estimated at approximately 57.54 trillion cubic feet, including 47.13 trillion cubic feet offshore and 10.41 trillion cubic feet onshore. Tanzania has stepped up…
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ELISON TWINOMUGISHA: The changing face of financial fraud and how to stay safe
Financial fraud is becoming harder to detect as more people use mobile phones, cards and digital platforms to access financial services. Fraudsters are also changing their methods, using fake websites, social media accounts, phone calls, SMS messages and WhatsApp to trick customers into revealing information that can be used to steal money.
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Magufuli: Five years of development
Five years ago in 2015, Tanzania voted in a new president, Dr. John Magufuli. One of his very first moves was to stop the country’s annual Independence Day celebrations and instead the millions that would otherwise go into the traditional parade were directed to infrastructure—the congested New Bagamoyo Road expansion. That year, to celebrate Independence Day, Tanzania held…
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Climate finance needs proof, not promises
In Gidan Dare, a farming community near the BUA Cement plant in northwest Nigeria, residents describe wells that once reached water at three or four metres now requiring seventy or more metres before anyone strikes anything. They describe their mud houses cracking and collapsing under the vibration of heavy truck traffic. They talk about how,…
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Caution remains high, despite delay in East Africa El Niño
Across East Africa, weather experts observe that El Niño has delayed but the phenomenon is still coming. Dry spells typical of El Niño spells. Authorities maintain high caution. The East Africa El Nino rains that were expected to begin in October have not started even as the month comes to a close, raising questions. Several national…
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Government commits Shs2bn to help South Africa returnees rebuild livelihoods
The government has committed Shs2 billion to a savings and credit cooperative organisation (SACCO) formed by about 200 Ugandans who returned from South Africa, to help them start businesses and rebuild their livelihoods.
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Uganda Airlines’ direct Accra route opens new markets for Ugandan exports
ENTEBBE — Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, in a move expected to reduce travel time between East and West Africa, open new markets for Ugandan exports and strengthen business and investment links between the two countries.
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Aponye charts new growth strategy for Uganda’s food value chain
KAMPALA – Uganda’s ambition to become a regional agricultural powerhouse extends far beyond increasing production.
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Uganda pitches minerals to global investors at Sydney mining summit
SYDNEY — Uganda has taken its case for mining investment to one of the industry’s biggest international gatherings. Its officials are telling financiers and operators that the country wants partners to process its minerals at home, not simply ship them out as raw ore.
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