Rock art lives on among Kunda women It was while studying men’s masks from Malawi and Zambia that Pam Guhrs realised the designs were the same as the rock art in eastern Zambia, writes Dipesh Pabari
World Bank to the rescue of troubled economies? QUICK FIX: The Bank and other top lenders have proposed funds for developing states
China says Africa ties not only about resources China hopes a trip to Africa by President Hu Jintao next week will show his nation's commitment to the continent reaches beyond oil, mines and deals, a senior diplomat said on Friday.
Dar housing project gets $6.2m boost from Shelter Afrique The proposed Bahari Beach satellite town will have about 1,000 housing units, a five-star hotel, a ferry terminal, a school and a shopping mall among other facilities. KABURU MUGAMBI reports
Zain (T) launches 3.5G MODERN: A key feature of 3.5G is its compatibility with existing technologies in the market. It can be integrated into a variety of data management devices
Price war rages in Dar’s 10m plus mobile market A fierce battle for the lucrative mobile phone market in Tanzania is benefiting consumers as service providers lower their tariffs.
Tazara overhauls management, targets $12m profit next year TURNAROUND: Fares on both the Express and Ordinary passenger trains have been increased by 20 per cent, while rates for parcels and luggage will go up by 30 per cent
Dar rules out copper smelter Tanzania has ruled out the construction of a copper smelter the Bulyankulu Gold Mine citing high costs.
Tazara Railway faces collapse The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) is on the verge of collapse following the failure of the debt-ridden firm to pay hundreds of workers for two months.
Kampala summit to decide the future of African trade blocs The first ever tripartite summit of the East African Community, the Common Market for East and Southern Africa and the Southern Africa Development Community takes place in Kampala this week.
