Kenyan President Ruto pledges to send security forces to Haiti after his US visit. Critics claim this move, influenced by American incentives, ignores Haiti's deeper issues and exploits resources. Is it solidarity or a misstep?
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The impact of tobacco products, particularly cigarettes, and secondhand smoking has been widely discussed.

Tobacco use is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes.

On the other hand, there

Sayida Masanja, a businessman from Shinyanga, Tanzania, sued Vodacom Tanzania Plc for $4.3 million. The lawsuit claimed that Vodacom unauthorizedly shared his personal data with the AI chatbot. The case raised serious questions.

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In Tanzania, poverty drives families to cheap, processed foods, leading to higher rates of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Despite agricultural resources, nutritious food remains hard to access.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, shocked many by revealing he needs 35 visas to travel for business across the continent. These bureaucratic hurdles contrast with the ease of travel for Europeans in Africa, which needs continent-wide reforms. digest.tz/aliko-dangotes…

As healthcare costs soar, Tanzania faces a critical question: Is healthcare a right or a privilege? With only 9% of the population covered by NHIF, the majority are at risk. Rising greed prioritizes profits over people, leaving essential services inaccessible to many.

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Zanzibar's Economy Boosted by Higher Exports, Surplus Reaches $441.4 Million

Zanzibar's current account surplus increased to USD 441.4 million by the end of March 2024, up from USD 392.7 million in 2023.

This growth was mainly due to higher exports of goods and services.

Margarine, a household staple, is now under scrutiny for a potential link to Alzheimer's. With Alzheimer's causing 36 deaths per 100,000 in developed countries, concerns rise in Tanzania as diets shift to Western habits.

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Legal tech is reshaping the legal profession, enabling lawyers to work smarter and more effectively than ever before. Read more to discover the key trends and future implications for the legal industry.

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In March 2024, the government resource envelope totalled TZS 140.9bn, with TZS 135.6bn from domestic revenue and TZS 5.3bn from grants.

Tax revenue was TZS 112.8bn, 3.8% below target, and non-tax revenue was TZS 22.8bn, 74.5% of the target.

Improved tax administration and

Prof Rwekaza Mukandala states that the 1996 MV Bukoba tragedy, which resulted in nearly 1,000 deaths, was due to ignored professional advice exacerbated by unchecked presidential powers.

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In the year ending March 2024, exports of goods and services increased by 13.6% to USD 14,301.4m, driven by gold, tourism, transport, and traditional goods.

Traditional goods exports increased to USD 1,031m from USD 758.4m, driven by tobacco, coffee, cotton, and cashew nuts.

Tanzania's external sector continued to show signs of recovery despite persistent concerns about ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.

Up to March 2024, exports increased notably while imports declined, reducing the current account deficit by half to USD 2,584.1

France's influence in former colonies is challenged by anti-colonial sentiment and global shifts. A potential withdrawal could impact its economic, military, and global influence.

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The national debt stock increased by 0.7% to USD 45,117.1 million in March 2024, driven by external borrowing, which makes up 73.3% of the total debt.

The external debt rose by 1.8% from February 2024 to USD 33,089.5 million due to new disbursements outweighing debt service

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A Dubai-based environmental firm is swiftly gaining control of African forests.

According to a UK magazine details, they own 8% in Tanzania, over 20% in Zimbabwe, and 10% in Liberia. Africans impacted have no say in their future.

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The ICC has taken action against Israeli leaders, with Chief Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan requesting arrest warrants for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his defense minister for atrocities in Gaza. digest.tz/us-hypocrisy-a…