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BoT's rollout of new banknotes with updated signatures has sparked public debate due to high costs without design or security upgrades. Read More: https://www.digest.tz/tanzanian-banknote-changes-timing-raises-disturbing-questions/ With elections nearing, questions swirl over timing, transparency, and inflation risks, while calls grow for Tanzania to print its own currency locally.
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*Tanzanian Medical Student Develops NOBE AI to Empower the Visually Impaired*🔬🤖 Noel Sebastian, a Tanzanian medical student, has created NOBE AI, an innovative artificial intelligence system that enhances information access for individuals with visual impairments. 👉 Unlike existing AI models, NOBE AI offers real-time responses and interactive discussions, improving accessibility and engagement. 👉 Despite facing financial hurdles, Sebastian remains determined to protect and scale his invention through intellectual property rights. A true game-changer in AI and assistive technology! 👏
🚨*Crackdown on NETO Leaders Escalates: Another Arrest in Kibaha* Authorities have intensified their crackdown on leaders of the Non-Employed Teachers Organisation (NETO), with another key figure arrested in Kibaha. 📌 This comes amid growing tensions between the government and the group advocating for unemployed teachers’ rights. 📌 The latest arrest raises concerns over freedom of association and the future of NETO’s activism. Reports indicate that the detained leader was taken in for questioning over alleged unlawful assembly, sparking outrage among members demanding their release.
Tanzania's 18 MAT clinics, supporting over 2,000 heroin users daily, face disruptions due to the USAID funding freeze. This could lead to increased heroin use, overdoses, and HIV/Hepatitis C cases. Read More: https://www.digest.tz/usaid-overdosed/
Tanzania’s tax system faces critical challenges, from tax evasion to an untapped digital economy. Experts propose bold reforms to boost fairness, efficiency, and compliance. Read More: https://www.digest.tz/redefining-personal-tax-in-tanzania-a-path-to-innovation-and-inclusion-part-2/ Strengthening international tax cooperation, modernizing laws for the digital economy, and embracing automation can enhance transparency and revenue collection. 📊
Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) is breaking gender barriers in Tanzania’s mining industry, with women now making up 13% of its workforce. Read More: https://www.digest.tz/breaking-barriers-ggmls-unwavering-commitment-to-empowering-women-in-tanzania/ Through the Female Future Programme, GGML has increased female leadership representation from 0% to 9% and implemented policies promoting workplace safety, inclusivity, and career growth.
Paul Makonda’s bid to unseat MP Mrisho Gambo has sparked CCM turmoil in Arusha, diverting focus from governance and strengthening Chadema. Read More: https://www.digest.tz/arusha-rc-paul-makonda-now-drools-for-the-arusha-urban-constituency/ While Gambo gains voter sympathy as a corruption fighter, Makonda is seen as an outsider imposing himself. If CCM fails to contain this rift, Chadema could benefit in October’s elections.
*Kabila Calls on South Africa to Cut Ties with Tshisekedi* Former DRC President Joseph Kabila has urged South Africa to withdraw its support for current President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of fueling instability in the conflict-ridden eastern region. Kabila claims that South Africa’s backing undermines peace efforts, as tensions escalate between Tshisekedi’s government and rebel groups. The call pressures regional leaders to reassess their role in the DRC’s ongoing crisis.
*Bagamoyo Port Set for Major Development* 🚢🇹🇿 Tanzania has signed preliminary MoUs with *China, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia* for the Bagamoyo port project, which aims to transform the port into a key regional hub. The port will span *800 hectares*, with a capacity to handle *20 million containers* annually, boosting competition with Mombasa and Dar es Salaam. Construction will start next financial year and include deep-water berths to accommodate larger vessels. This will ease pressure on Dar es Salaam Port and enhance trade across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
