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U.S. stocks were on a first-class ride into record territory in 2017. But they weren't alone.
The value of public companies on global stock markets grew by $12.4 trillion in 2017, according to S&P...
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The World Bank has revised Tanzania's economic growth projections down to 6.6pc this year (from 7.2pc), but maintains the country remains one of Africa's top three fastest growing economies...
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Source: Open University hasn’t been permitted to offer foundation courses, govt says
Dar es Salaam. The government has refuted rumours that it has permitted the Open University of Tanzania (OUT)...
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In a bid to complete our African Top Ten Series list we've decided to come up with a detailed analysis on the TOP TEN MOST POWERFUL MAIN BATTLE TANKS IN AFRICA. However, this list only features...
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actually let me just to add something. corruption is a cancer, is a disease. and if at all you are there to fight the disease, you must fight seriously. if you go it slowly, you can't fight that...
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania--The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to kick start the second phase implementation of the US$159.32 million Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit System (DART) in Tanzania...
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Alcohol is not exactly known for its brain-boosting properties. In fact, it impairs all kinds of cognitive functioning, including working memory and the ability to ignore distractions. So it...
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Malawi needs to be proactive and not just reactive on the Lake Malawi boundary wrangle with its north-eastern neighbour, Tanzania. But while I am on this, let me warn that resorting to wresting...
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By Samantha Cole of Tanzania Business Ethics
Acacia’s Adv. Karel Daele’s slap in the face of the Tanzania legal system
In our Holy Bible: Ecclesiastes 1:9
That which has been, is that which...
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Oct 26, 2017
by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Vatican
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Pope Francis accepts a gift from the Rev. Derek Browning, moderator of the general...
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The Tanzania High Commission to Canada has arranged a Town Hall meeting for Tanzanian living in Toronto and Canada, for the purpose of engaging and give chance to the diaspora community to ask...
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*Impossible move, Barrick Gold sells 16-per-cent stake in three mines to Tanzania*
Barrick Gold will give Tanzania a 16 per cent stake in three gold mines, a 50 per cent share in revenues from the...
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By Samantha Cole of Tanzania Business Ethics
It’s clear Acacia Mining urgently need a change of leadership. Brad Gordon & others must resign.
Anyone walking around Dar es Salaam this past week...
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Read analysis and results of survey then tell us your opinion
Upheaval in the Safari Industry as the Impact of Tanzania’s New VAT Tax Starts to Bite - Safaribookings Blog
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Tanzania to own 16pc stake in Acacia's three gold mines
Thursday October 19 2017
Tanzania's President John Magufuli with Barrick Gold's chairman John Thornton at State House Dar es Salaam on...
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What is Rainwater Harvesting?
The best thing about rainwater is that it is free from pollutants as well as salts, minerals, and other natural and man-made contaminants. In areas where there is...
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BARRICK GOLD WILL REPORT THEIR FINANCES ON OCTOBER 26:
Summary of Barrick Gold's Bad News:
> A very BIG drop in Barrick Gold’s sales on a year-to-year and sequential basis in the third quarter...
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The LG Electronics East Africa, Marketing General Manager, Moses Marji (right) speaking during the school uniforms donation event at Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School yesterday as part of the...
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Lex: Lead Annual Essay Competition 2017 for Students in Developing Countries
Announcement
Lex:lead is again happy to announce a scholarship competition for students in developing countries. Up to...
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