Tanzania Report https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-report/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:15 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb info@marcopolis.net (Marcopolis) Packaging Industry: Gavin Dehning Discusses Silafrica’s Growth Initiatives Across East Africa https://marcopolis.net/packaging-industry-unveiling-silafrica-s-strategic-growth-initiatives-across-east-africa.htm https://marcopolis.net/packaging-industry-unveiling-silafrica-s-strategic-growth-initiatives-across-east-africa.htm

In this conversation with MarcoPolis, Gavin Dehning, the Group CEO of Silafrica, a prominent packaging manufacturing company, discusses recent milestones and highlights major contracts with industry leaders Heineken and Coca Cola, offering valuable insights into the company’s strategic investments and expansive growth strategies across East Africa.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:14:44 +0000 Manufacturing Sector: Jayesh Shah Unveils Sumaria Group’s Evolution and Expansion Plans https://marcopolis.net/from-legacy-to-innovation-jayesh-shah-unveils-sumaria-group-s-evolution-and-expansion-plans.htm https://marcopolis.net/from-legacy-to-innovation-jayesh-shah-unveils-sumaria-group-s-evolution-and-expansion-plans.htm

Jayesh Shah delves into the strategic evolution and current landscape of the family business. Focused on consolidating their ventures, Sumaria Group has streamlined its portfolio to emphasize three core entities: Silafrica, a leading packaging company; Nyanza Bottling, a Coca-Cola plant with over 35 years of thriving success; and their ginning company. Discover the unique journey and future aspirations of Sumaria Group as they seek new horizons in the global market.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:29:24 +0000 Strategic Resilience: Group Managing Director Jayesh Shah Discusses Sumaria’s Future https://marcopolis.net/strategic-resilience-group-managing-director-jayesh-shah-discusses-sumaria-s-future.htm https://marcopolis.net/strategic-resilience-group-managing-director-jayesh-shah-discusses-sumaria-s-future.htm
Jayesh Shah, Group Managing Director at Sumaria Group, provides insights into the group’s trajectory, elaborating on the process of consolidation and articulating his forward-looking vision for the future of Sumaria.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:00:16 +0000 Painting Success Across Borders: Discussing Strategy with Rakesh Rao of Crown Paints Kenya https://marcopolis.net/painting-success-across-borders-discussing-strategy-with-rakesh-rao-of-crown-paints-kenya.htm https://marcopolis.net/painting-success-across-borders-discussing-strategy-with-rakesh-rao-of-crown-paints-kenya.htm
Rakesh Rao, Group CEO of Crown Paints Kenya PLC, the number one paint manufacturing company in Kenya, discusses international presence and strategy.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:06:55 +0000 Exploring the Latest Trends and Innovations in FMCG Packaging: Enhancing Consumer Experience and Sustainability https://marcopolis.net/exploring-the-latest-trends-and-innovations-in-fmcg-packaging-enhancing-consumer-experience-and-sustainability.htm https://marcopolis.net/exploring-the-latest-trends-and-innovations-in-fmcg-packaging-enhancing-consumer-experience-and-sustainability.htm

In recent years, the FMCG packaging industry has undergone a period of rapid innovation, driven by changing consumer preferences and technological advancements. These changes have created new opportunities for brands to differentiate themselves and enhance the consumer experience. Silafrica, a leading producer of rigid plastic packaging solutions, has been at the forefront of these changes with its innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:15:42 +0000 Financial Services in Tanzania: Altemius Millinga Gives an Overview of Yetu Microfinance Bank https://marcopolis.net/financial-services-in-tanzania-altemius-millinga-gives-an-overview-of-yetu-microfinance-bank.htm https://marcopolis.net/financial-services-in-tanzania-altemius-millinga-gives-an-overview-of-yetu-microfinance-bank.htm

Altemius Millinga, Managing Director of Yetu Microfinance Bank PLC, shares his assessment of the microfinance sector in Tanzania and gives an overview of Yetu Microfinance, a bank specialized in providing financial services, loans, savings products, money transfer and payments to the lower end of the market of the financial sector spectrum.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:35:55 +0000 Security Solutions: Hipora Celebrates More Than 10 Years of Loss Control Excellence in East Africa https://marcopolis.net/security-solutions-hipora-celebrates-more-than-10-years-of-loss-control-excellence-in-east-africa.htm https://marcopolis.net/security-solutions-hipora-celebrates-more-than-10-years-of-loss-control-excellence-in-east-africa.htm

Hipora Group is an integrated loss control and security organization that provides highly efficient and cost-effective pre-integrated business and security solutions to control losses in business, ranging from merchandise theft to pilferage, shoplifting, fraud, excessive discounting, paperwork mistakes, etc. Hipora serves a variety of sectors such as retail, manufacturing, trading, and processing industries.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:35:30 +0000 Affordable Housing Solutions: Urban Developer CPS Applying to Build the First CLT Factory in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/affordable-housing-solutions-urban-developer-cps-applying-to-build-the-first-clt-factory-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/affordable-housing-solutions-urban-developer-cps-applying-to-build-the-first-clt-factory-in-tanzania.htm

Sebastian Dietzold talks about the latest developments in the construction and real estate sectors in Tanzania, and gives an overview of CPS, a company he founded in 2012 with the vision to design and implement sustainable and empowering urban developments in Africa, focusing on timber-framed houses. Providing affordable housing solutions, the urban developer is now applying to build the first CLT factory in the country.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:48:09 +0000 CPS: Designing and Implementing Sustainable and Empowering Urban Developments in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/cps-designing-and-implementing-sustainable-and-empowering-urban-developments-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/cps-designing-and-implementing-sustainable-and-empowering-urban-developments-in-tanzania.htm
Sebastian Dietzold, CEO at CPS Tanzania, an innovative and sustainable urban developer known for the Fumba Town development in Zanzibar, explains what sets CPS apart from the competition.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:44:22 +0000 Security Industry: The Emergence of Loss Control and Inventory Management Services in East Africa https://marcopolis.net/security-industry-the-emergence-of-loss-control-and-inventory-management-services-in-east-africa.htm https://marcopolis.net/security-industry-the-emergence-of-loss-control-and-inventory-management-services-in-east-africa.htm

John Wanjohi and Francis Indimuli share their assessment of the security sector in Kenya and the region, and present Hipora, the leading loss control and inventory management company in East Africa. Hipora provides turnkey solutions which adopt the ultimate approach to identifying causes of losses in businesses and obtaining the necessary trail of evidence to make the necessary recommendations to curtail inventory and stock losses.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:50:13 +0000 Insurance Sector: An Exclusive Interview with Dipankar Acharya of Jubilee Insurance Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/insurance-sector-an-exclusive-interview-with-dipankar-acharya-of-jubilee-insurance-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/insurance-sector-an-exclusive-interview-with-dipankar-acharya-of-jubilee-insurance-tanzania.htm

Dipankar Acharya shares his assessment of the insurance sector in Tanzania and gives an overview of Jubilee. Jubilee Insurance Ltd, was established as the first incorporated insurance company based in Mombasa in August 1937. Since then, it has become the number one insurance company in East Africa, with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Mauritius, and is recognised as the largest composite insurer in the region with over 450,000 clients.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:52:22 +0000 Jubilee Insurance Tanzania: Discussing Recent Trends in the Insurance Sector with Dipankar Acharya https://marcopolis.net/jubilee-insurance-tanzania-discussing-recent-trends-in-the-insurance-sector-with-dipankar-acharya.htm https://marcopolis.net/jubilee-insurance-tanzania-discussing-recent-trends-in-the-insurance-sector-with-dipankar-acharya.htm
Dipankar Acharya, CEO of Jubilee Insurance Tanzania, discusses the recent trends in the insurance sector, such as bancassurance, digital channels to sell insurance products, etc.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:49:06 +0000 Discussing Agriculture, Transport and Logistics in Tanzania with Alex Duffar of Bravo Group https://marcopolis.net/discussing-agriculture-transport-and-logistics-in-tanzania-with-alex-duffar-of-bravo-group.htm https://marcopolis.net/discussing-agriculture-transport-and-logistics-in-tanzania-with-alex-duffar-of-bravo-group.htm

Alex Duffar shares his assessment of the agricultural industry in Tanzania and discusses transport and logistics. He also explains what makes Bravo Group stand out from the competition and shares his vision for the Group, including Bravo Logistics and Agricom, in the next three years.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:39:14 +0000 Bravo Group: Providing Innovative Solutions to the Agricultural Industry and the Logistics Sector https://marcopolis.net/bravo-group-providing-innovative-solutions-to-the-agricultural-industry-and-the-logistics-sector.htm https://marcopolis.net/bravo-group-providing-innovative-solutions-to-the-agricultural-industry-and-the-logistics-sector.htm
Alex Duffar, Group CEO at Bravo Group, gives an overview of the Group and discusses competitive advantages. Bravo Group is mainly focused on providing efficient solutions for the agricultural value chain with the company Agricom, as well as innovative logistics solutions with Bravo Logistics.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:32:54 +0000 Exclusive Interview with Vimal Shah of Bidco Africa, the Leading FMCG Manufacturer in East Africa https://marcopolis.net/exclusive-interview-with-vimal-shah-of-bidco-africa-the-leading-fmcg-manufacturer-in-east-africa.htm https://marcopolis.net/exclusive-interview-with-vimal-shah-of-bidco-africa-the-leading-fmcg-manufacturer-in-east-africa.htm

Vimal Shah shares his assessment of the manufacturing sector in East Africa and discusses the recent changes and trends since COVID began. He also talks about his projects and vision for Bidco Africa, East Africa’s leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Started in 1985, Bidco has continuously grown over the years and his now present in many countries, including Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:55:24 +0000 Hussein Sufian Presents Bakhresa Group: A Leading Industrial Conglomerate in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/hussein-sufian-presents-bakhresa-group-a-leading-industrial-conglomerate-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/hussein-sufian-presents-bakhresa-group-a-leading-industrial-conglomerate-in-tanzania.htm

Hussein Sufian presents Bakhresa Group, a leading industrial conglomerate in Tanzania. The Group has several companies under its umbrella and investments primarily in the food and beverage sector, packaging, logistics, marine passenger services, petroleum and entertainment.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:53:42 +0000 Tanzanian IT Market: James Sweke Presents IT Firm Corporate Information Technology Solutions https://marcopolis.net/tanzanian-it-market-james-sweke-presents-it-firm-corporate-information-technology-solutions.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzanian-it-market-james-sweke-presents-it-firm-corporate-information-technology-solutions.htm

James Sweke shares his assessment of the Tanzanian IT market and discusses technology in Tanzania. He also presents IT firm Corporate Information Technology Solutions (CITS), a company specialized in software development, IT governance and IT support.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:33:35 +0000 Discussing CITS Tanzania’s Scope of Business and Competitive Advantage with CEO James Sweke https://marcopolis.net/discussing-cits-tanzania-s-scope-of-business-and-competitive-advantage-with-ceo-james-sweke.htm https://marcopolis.net/discussing-cits-tanzania-s-scope-of-business-and-competitive-advantage-with-ceo-james-sweke.htm
James Sweke, CEO of Corporate Information Technology Solutions, an IT company specialized in software development, contact center services and IT governance, talks about CITS’ scope of business and competitive advantage.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:31:29 +0000 Aviation and Tourism Industry in Tanzania: General Manager Jameel Kassam Presents Flightlink Airline https://marcopolis.net/aviation-and-tourism-industry-in-tanzania-general-manager-jameel-kassam-presents-flightlink-airline.htm https://marcopolis.net/aviation-and-tourism-industry-in-tanzania-general-manager-jameel-kassam-presents-flightlink-airline.htm

Jameel Kassam talks about the impacts of COVID-19 on the aviation and tourism industry in Tanzania and presents Flightlink airline. He also mentions some of the challenges to be faced by the airline industry and the tourism sector, mentions some of Flightlink's success stories, and shares his personal ambition and vision for the airline for the medium term.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:18:44 +0000 Destination Tanzania: Discussing Tourism with Devota Mdachi of Tanzania Tourist Board https://marcopolis.net/destination-tanzania-discussing-tourism-with-devota-mdachi-of-tanzania-tourist-board.htm https://marcopolis.net/destination-tanzania-discussing-tourism-with-devota-mdachi-of-tanzania-tourist-board.htm Devota Mdachi shares her assessment of the tourism sector in Tanzania and explains what have been the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. She also talks about areas to invest in Tanzania and mentions new tourism products she would like to put in place to attract more tourists to the country.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:33:20 +0000 Building and Construction Sector in Tanzania: An Interview with Andrew Kim Chami of LCH Builders https://marcopolis.net/building-and-construction-sector-in-tanzania-an-interview-with-andrew-kim-chami-of-lch-builders.htm https://marcopolis.net/building-and-construction-sector-in-tanzania-an-interview-with-andrew-kim-chami-of-lch-builders.htm Andrew Kim Chami shares his assessment of the construction industry in Tanzania and presents LCH Builders, a construction company specialized in providing affordable building and construction solutions to the Tanzanian market. He also mentions some success stories and shares his vision for the future of LCH Builders for the medium term.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:07:32 +0000 EvMak Tanzania: Evans Makundi Discusses Software Development and Payment Integrations https://marcopolis.net/evmak-tanzania-evans-makundi-discusses-software-development-and-payment-integrations.htm https://marcopolis.net/evmak-tanzania-evans-makundi-discusses-software-development-and-payment-integrations.htm

Evans Makundi discusses software development and payment integrations, and gives an overview of EvMak, a fast growing ICT firm situated in Tanzania. He also explains what makes EvMak stand out as a software development company and shares his general assessment of the technology industry in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:04:08 +0000 Tanzania IT Sector: Evans Makundi Presents EvMak Tanzania, A Fast Growing ICT Firm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-it-sector-evans-makundi-presents-evmak-tanzania-a-fast-growing-ict-firm.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-it-sector-evans-makundi-presents-evmak-tanzania-a-fast-growing-ict-firm.htm
Evans Makundi, Managing Director at EvMak Tanzania Ltd, presents the Tanzanian IT solutions company, as well as some of its success stories. EvMak is a fast growing ICT firm specialized in software development and payment integrations.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:24 +0000 Tanzanian Banking Sector: Jubril Adeniji Gives an Overview of Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/tanzanian-banking-industry-jubril-adeniji-gives-an-overview-of-guaranty-trust-bank-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzanian-banking-industry-jubril-adeniji-gives-an-overview-of-guaranty-trust-bank-tanzania.htm

Jubril Adeniji gives an overview of GTBank Tanzania, a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Bank PLC, a foremost banking group headquartered in Lagos and listed on the Nigeria and London Stock Exchanges. In December, 2017 Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania secured operational license from the Bank of Tanzania to offer commercial banking services in the country and commenced operations immediately thereafter.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:03:08 +0000 GTBank Tanzania: Providing Innovative and Convenient Banking Solutions for Every Market Segment https://marcopolis.net/gtbank-tanzania-providing-innovative-and-convenient-banking-solutions-for-every-market-segment.htm https://marcopolis.net/gtbank-tanzania-providing-innovative-and-convenient-banking-solutions-for-every-market-segment.htm
Jubril Adeniji, Managing Director of GTBank Tanzania, explains what makes the bank different from its competition, and presents the GAPS (GTBank Automated Payment System) and GTSACCOS platforms. Guaranty Trust Bank provides innovative and convenient banking solutions for every market segment in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:00:11 +0000 Aviation Industry: Discussing Ground and Air Cargo Handling Services with Mrisho Yassin of Swissport Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/aviation-industry-discussing-ground-and-air-cargo-handling-services-with-mrisho-yassin-of-swissport-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/aviation-industry-discussing-ground-and-air-cargo-handling-services-with-mrisho-yassin-of-swissport-tanzania.htm

Mrisho Yassin shares his assessment of the aviation industry in Tanzania and discusses ground and air cargo handling services. He also presents Swissport Tanzania, a subsidiary of Swissport International Limited, which is specialized in aviation services, providing airport ground and cargo handling services.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:15:00 +0000 Swissport Tanzania: The Leading Provider of Airport Ground and Air Cargo Handling Services https://marcopolis.net/swissport-tanzania-the-leading-provider-of-airport-ground-and-air-cargo-handling-services.htm https://marcopolis.net/swissport-tanzania-the-leading-provider-of-airport-ground-and-air-cargo-handling-services.htm
Mrisho Yassin, CEO of Swissport Tanzania, gives an overview of the company. Swissport Tanzania is a subsidiary of Swissport International Limited, the world's leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:11:40 +0000 Internet for Business in Tanzania: Vinayan Benedict Presents Leading Managed Service Provider Flashnet https://marcopolis.net/flashnet-tanzania-providing-effective-and-reliable-information-technology-solutions.htm https://marcopolis.net/flashnet-tanzania-providing-effective-and-reliable-information-technology-solutions.htm

Vinayan Benedict presents Flashnet, a company founded in 2011 with the goal to provide superior, reliable and effective Information Technology (IT) solutions across Tanzania. Its vision is to be a preferred and a wholesome IT solutions partner to SMB, SME and Enterprises. Flashnet is a licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) providing customers with all their connectivity and productivity needs and the leading managed service provider in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:18:22 +0000 Flashnet: Providing Effective and Reliable Information Technology Solutions Across Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/internet-for-business-in-tanzania-vinayan-benedict-presents-leading-managed-service-provider-flashnet.htm https://marcopolis.net/internet-for-business-in-tanzania-vinayan-benedict-presents-leading-managed-service-provider-flashnet.htm
Vinayan Benedict, Director of Flashnet Tanzania, a company founded in 2011 with the goal to provide superior, reliable and effective Information Technology (IT) solutions across Tanzania, discusses Flashnet’s scope of business and competitive advantages.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:02:37 +0000 Agriculture and Agribusiness in Tanzania: Jennifer Bash Presents Alaska Tanzania Industries https://marcopolis.net/agriculture-and-agribusiness-in-tanzania-jennifer-bash-presents-alaska-tanzania-industries-ltd.htm https://marcopolis.net/agriculture-and-agribusiness-in-tanzania-jennifer-bash-presents-alaska-tanzania-industries-ltd.htm

Jennifer Bash presents Alaska Tanzania Industries Ltd, an innovative and impact-driven agribusiness company with the focus to support the works of smallholder farmers in Tanzania. AKTZ Industries Ltd sources, packs, brands and supplies agricultural produce to supermarkets, high-end hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and oil and gas companies.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:27:51 +0000 Alaska Tanzania: An Impact-Driven Agribusiness Company Supporting Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/alaska-tanzania-an-impact-driven-agribusiness-company-supporting-smallholder-farmers-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/alaska-tanzania-an-impact-driven-agribusiness-company-supporting-smallholder-farmers-in-tanzania.htm
Jennifer Bash, Founder and CEO of Alaska Tanzania Industries Ltd, shares her assessment of the agriculture sector and gives an overview of AKTZ Industries Ltd, an innovative and impact-driven agribusiness company with the focus to support the works of smallholder farmers in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:12:11 +0000 Euro Commercials: Transportation, Haulage and Heavy Lifting in Tanzania by Dismas Massawe https://marcopolis.net/transportation-haulage-and-heavy-lifting-in-tanzania-dismas-massawe-presents-euro-commercials.htm https://marcopolis.net/transportation-haulage-and-heavy-lifting-in-tanzania-dismas-massawe-presents-euro-commercials.htm

Dismas Massawe gives an overview of Euro Commercials Ltd, one of the market leaders in the transportation and haulage industry in Tanzania. EuroCom was founded in 2003 and has recently started moving into more areas, including heavy lifting, shipping, mining and other industries. Dismas Leone Massawe also discusses doing business in Tanzania and shares his vision to be one of the largest companies in lifting and heavy lifting in the region.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 19 May 2021 06:37:00 +0000 Smart Codes: A Leading Digital Transformation Platform Company in Tanzania by Edwin Bruno https://marcopolis.net/leading-digital-transformation-platform-company-in-tanzania-smart-codes-by-edwin-bruno.htm https://marcopolis.net/leading-digital-transformation-platform-company-in-tanzania-smart-codes-by-edwin-bruno.htm

Edwin Bruno gives an overview of Smart Codes, a leading digital transformation platform company based in Tanzania. Smart Codes’ mission is to solve African challenges through creative ideas, media, technology, and make a mark in everything the company does across Africa.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 14 May 2021 06:32:36 +0000 Tourism Industry in Tanzania: Moustafa Khataw Gives An Overview of Travel Management Company Skylink Group https://marcopolis.net/tourism-industry-in-tanzania-moustafa-khataw-gives-an-overview-of-travel-management-company-skylink-group.htm https://marcopolis.net/tourism-industry-in-tanzania-moustafa-khataw-gives-an-overview-of-travel-management-company-skylink-group.htm

Moustafa Khataw discusses the impact of COVID on the tourism industry in Tanzania and gives an overview of Skylink Group, the only ISO 39001 2015 certified travel management company in the country. Skylink won the World Travel Awards for the fourth year in 2020, reinforcing the confidence that clients will be provided quality service at all times when they book a safari, air travel, or car rental.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 11 May 2021 06:26:56 +0000 LCH Builders: A Tanzanian Company Providing An Entire Ecosystem of Construction Solutions https://marcopolis.net/lch-builders-a-tanzanian-company-providing-an-entire-ecosystem-of-construction-solutions.htm https://marcopolis.net/lch-builders-a-tanzanian-company-providing-an-entire-ecosystem-of-construction-solutions.htm
Andrew Kim Chami, CEO of LCH Builders, gives an overview of the company and shares his will to create an entire ecosystem of construction solutions for clients in Tanzania to benefit from.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:33:56 +0000 Exclusive Interview with Mohammed Dewji of MeTL Group, A Leading Economic Force in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/exclusive-interview-with-mohammed-dewji-of-metl-group-a-leading-economic-force-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/exclusive-interview-with-mohammed-dewji-of-metl-group-a-leading-economic-force-in-tanzania.htm

Mohammed Dewji gives an overview of MeTL Group, Tanzania’s largest home-grown company and a leading economic force in the country, with major investments and successful operating companies in key business sectors. MeTL Group employs close to about 32,000 people across Tanzania, in areas as diverse as trading, agriculture, manufacturing, energy and petroleum, financial services, mobile telephony, infrastructure and real estate, transport, logistics and distribution.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:18:34 +0000 Mohammed Dewji: "We Are Very Open for Investment and I Welcome People on Behalf of Tanzania" https://marcopolis.net/mohammed-dewji-we-are-very-open-for-investment-and-i-welcome-people-on-behalf-of-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/mohammed-dewji-we-are-very-open-for-investment-and-i-welcome-people-on-behalf-of-tanzania.htm
Mohammed Dewji, Owner and President of MeTL Group, shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:13:53 +0000 Tanzania Securities Limited: Wealth Management, Corporate Finance Advisory and Securities Trading https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-securities-limited-wealth-management-corporate-finance-advisory-and-securities-trading.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-securities-limited-wealth-management-corporate-finance-advisory-and-securities-trading.htm Maro Kohi gives an overview of the investment industry in Tanzania and presents Tanzania Securities Limited, the country's leading stockbrokers and members of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange. The financial services firm focuses on three main segments: wealth management, corporate finance advisory and securities trading. Maro Kohi also talks about the impacts of COVID on the economy of Tanzania and shares his vision for the future of Tanzania Securities Limited.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:42:10 +0000 Dow Elef International: Freight Clearing, Freight Forwarding, Shipping and Freight Logistics in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/dow-elef-international-freight-clearing-freight-forwarding-shipping-and-freight-logistics-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/dow-elef-international-freight-clearing-freight-forwarding-shipping-and-freight-logistics-in-tanzania.htm Emmanuel Kazimoto gives an overview of Dow Elef International, a company specialized in freight clearing, freight forwarding, shipping and freight logistics. He also talks about the challenges to be faced by the company and the logistics sector in Tanzania and shares his projects and vision for the medium term.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:09:50 +0000 Logistics Sector in Tanzania: Competitive Advantages of Dow Elef International https://marcopolis.net/logistics-sector-in-tanzania-competitive-advantages-of-dow-elef-international.htm https://marcopolis.net/logistics-sector-in-tanzania-competitive-advantages-of-dow-elef-international.htm
Emmanuel Kazimoto, CEO of Dow Elef International, explains what are the competitive advantages of the logistics company.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:50:16 +0000 Bakhresa Group: A Leading Player in the Agro Processing Sector in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/agro-processing-sector-in-tanzania-hussein-sufian-presents-leading-conglomerate-bakhresa-group.htm https://marcopolis.net/agro-processing-sector-in-tanzania-hussein-sufian-presents-leading-conglomerate-bakhresa-group.htm
Hussein Sufian, Director of Corporate Affairs and Managing Director of Bakhresa Group, explains what is the Group’s scope of business and competitive advantages.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:53:41 +0000 Financial Services: SSC Capital, Corporate Advisory and Investment Management in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/financial-services-scc-capital-corporate-advisory-and-investment-management-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/financial-services-scc-capital-corporate-advisory-and-investment-management-in-tanzania.htm

Salum Awadh gives an overview of corporate advisory and investment management firm SCC Capital. He also shares his assessment of the financial services and capital markets sectors in Tanzania and discusses challenges to be faced by the industry. Finally, Salum Awadh talks about his vision for SCC Capital in the medium term.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:14:03 +0000 Tanzania Aviation Sector: Precision Air, The First IOSA Certified Airline in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-aviation-sector-precision-air-the-first-iosa-certified-airline-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-aviation-sector-precision-air-the-first-iosa-certified-airline-in-tanzania.htm

Patrick Mwanri gives an overview of the aviation sector in Tanzania and presents Precision Air. The airline was established in 1993 and started as a private charter air transport company. Its initial line of business mainly entailed providing connections to tourists visiting the rich natural attractions of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island and other parts of the country.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:51:33 +0000 Precision Air: Providing Connections to Tourists Visiting the Rich Natural Attractions of Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/precision-air-providing-connections-to-tourists-visiting-the-rich-natural-attractions-of-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/precision-air-providing-connections-to-tourists-visiting-the-rich-natural-attractions-of-tanzania.htm
Patrick Mwanri, CEO of Precision Air, presents the airline. Established in 1993, Precision Air’s main services include; scheduled flights, chartered and cargo air services.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:22:00 +0000 Tanzania Tourism: Success Stories of Tanzania Tourist Board and Medium Term Vision https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-tourism-success-stories-of-tanzania-tourist-board-and-medium-term-vision.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-tourism-success-stories-of-tanzania-tourist-board-and-medium-term-vision.htm
Devota Mdachi, former Managing Director of Tanzania Tourist Board, mentions some of TTB’s success stories and shares her medium term vision for the tourism sector in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:49:48 +0000 Corporate Advisory and Investment Management: An Overview of SSC Capital https://marcopolis.net/corporate-advisory-and-investment-management-an-overview-of-ssc-capital.htm https://marcopolis.net/corporate-advisory-and-investment-management-an-overview-of-ssc-capital.htm
Salum Awadh, CEO of SSC Capital, presents the company. SSC Capital is a corporate advisory and investment management firm offering solutions in corporate advisory, private equity and venture capital transactions, corporate finance, capital raising, project management, funds management, research, mergers and acquisitions, institutional set-up, debt and corporate restructuring, and investment banking.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:36:34 +0000 CORE Securities: A Licensed Dealing Member of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange https://marcopolis.net/core-securities-a-licensed-dealing-member-of-the-dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange.htm https://marcopolis.net/core-securities-a-licensed-dealing-member-of-the-dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange.htm
George Fumbuka, CEO of CORE Securities Limited, gives an overview of CORE’s scope of business and explains what are the company’s competitive advantages.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:23:21 +0000 Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania: Overview of the Agricultural Industry https://marcopolis.net/southern-agricultural-growth-corridor-of-tanzania-overview-of-the-agricultural-industry.htm https://marcopolis.net/southern-agricultural-growth-corridor-of-tanzania-overview-of-the-agricultural-industry.htm
Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania), shares his assessment of the agricultural industry in Tanzania and talks about investment opportunities in the sector.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:30:31 +0000 Tanzania Aviation Industry: The Importance of Safety Standards by Coastal Aviation https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-aviation-industry-the-importance-of-safety-standards-by-coastal-aviation.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-aviation-industry-the-importance-of-safety-standards-by-coastal-aviation.htm Shafiul Syed discusses the challenges to be faced by the aviation industry in Tanzania during COVID and explains what makes Coastal Aviation different from other aviation operators, focusing on the importance of establishing high safety standards. He also shares his vision for the company for the medium term.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:30:31 +0000 Coastal Aviation: Connecting International Travelers to Remote Locations in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/coastal-aviation-connecting-international-travelers-to-remote-locations-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/coastal-aviation-connecting-international-travelers-to-remote-locations-in-tanzania.htm
Shafiul "Shaf" Syed, Managing Director and Accountable Manager of Coastal Aviation, explains what are the scope of business and competitive advantages of the tourism aviation company and shares his assessment of the airline industry and the tourism sector in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:26:58 +0000 Capital Markets in Tanzania: Brokerage and Investment Advisory Services by CORE Securities https://marcopolis.net/capital-markets-in-tanzania-brokerage-and-investment-advisory-services-by-core-securities.htm https://marcopolis.net/capital-markets-in-tanzania-brokerage-and-investment-advisory-services-by-core-securities.htm George Fumbuka discusses capital markets in Tanzania and gives an overview of CORE Securities Limited, a brokerage firm and provider of investment advisory services in capital markets in Tanzania and the SADC Region. He also talks about the impacts of COVID on brokerage and capital markets, and shares his vision for CORE Securities Limited in the medium term.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:51:16 +0000 SAGCOT: Geoffrey Kirenga Discusses Investment Opportunities in the Agricultural Sector in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/sagcot-geoffrey-kirenga-discusses-investment-opportunities-in-the-agricultural-sector-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/sagcot-geoffrey-kirenga-discusses-investment-opportunities-in-the-agricultural-sector-in-tanzania.htm Geoffrey Kirenga shares his assessment of the agricultural industry in Tanzania and gives an overview of SAGCOT (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania), a public-private partnership initiated in 2010 that aims to further develop the Tanzania agricultural sector through agribusiness investments in the country’s southern corridor.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:04:00 +0000 Discussing Global Markets, Portfolio Management Services and Transaction Advisory with Tanzania Securities Limited https://marcopolis.net/discussing-global-markets-portfolio-management-services-and-transaction-advisory-with-tanzania-securities-limited.htm https://marcopolis.net/discussing-global-markets-portfolio-management-services-and-transaction-advisory-with-tanzania-securities-limited.htm
Maro Kohi, CEO of Tanzania Securities Limited, gives an overview of the company's three key business lines: securities brokerage, wealth management, and corporate finance advisory.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:12:42 +0000 Moremi Marwa Shares his Goals and Vision for the Future of Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange https://marcopolis.net/moremi-marwa-shares-his-goals-and-vision-for-the-future-of-dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange.htm https://marcopolis.net/moremi-marwa-shares-his-goals-and-vision-for-the-future-of-dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange.htm
Moremi Marwa, CEO of Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, shares his goals and vision for the future of DSE for the next few years.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:00:40 +0000 Tourism Sector: Competitive Advantages of Tanzanian General Aviation Airline Flightlink https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-competitive-advantanges-of-tanzanian-general-aviation-airline-flightlink.htm https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-competitive-advantanges-of-tanzanian-general-aviation-airline-flightlink.htm
Jameel Kassam, General Manager at Flightlink, a Tanzanian General Aviation Airline servicing multiple domestic destinations on schedule, personalized charters and Medevac services, explains what are the company's main competitive advantages.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:10:27 +0000 Microfinance in Tanzania: An Emerging Sector Says Altemius Millinga of Yetu Microfinance https://marcopolis.net/microfinance-in-tanzania-an-emerging-sector-says-altemius-millinga-of-yetu-microfinance.htm https://marcopolis.net/microfinance-in-tanzania-an-emerging-sector-says-altemius-millinga-of-yetu-microfinance.htm
Altemius Millinga, Managing Director of Yetu Microfinance Bank PLC, a bank specialized in providing financial services, loans, savings products, money transfer and payments to the lower end of the market of the financial sector spectrum, shares his assessment of the microfinance sector in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:29:22 +0000 Skylink Group: The Only ISO 39001 2015 Certified Travel Management Company in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/skylink-group-the-only-iso-39001-2015-certified-travel-management-company-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/skylink-group-the-only-iso-39001-2015-certified-travel-management-company-in-tanzania.htm
Moustafa Khataw, Managing Director of Skylink Group, explains what makes Skylink different from other travel and tour companies in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:37:52 +0000 Construction Sector in Tanzania: The Success Story of Advent Construction Ltd https://marcopolis.net/construction-sector-in-tanzania-the-success-story-of-advent-construction-ltd.htm https://marcopolis.net/construction-sector-in-tanzania-the-success-story-of-advent-construction-ltd.htm
Dhruv Jog, Managing Director of Advent Construction Ltd, takes us through the journey of the 25-year-old leading Tanzania based construction company.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:47:20 +0000 Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange: Discussing Capital Markets in Tanzania with Moremi Marwa https://marcopolis.net/dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange-discussing-capital-markets-in-tanzania-with-moremi-marwa.htm https://marcopolis.net/dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange-discussing-capital-markets-in-tanzania-with-moremi-marwa.htm

Moremi Marwa discusses the impact of COVID on the capital markets in Tanzania and gives an overview of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange. He also talks about the launch of DSE's mobile trading platform, as well as the implementation of the DSE Enterprise Acceleration Program. Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange is a member of the African Stock Exchanges Association and the World Federation of Exchanges.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:59:56 +0000 Civil and Building Construction: Dhruv Jog Presents Tanzanian Construction Company Advent https://marcopolis.net/civil-and-building-construction-dhruv-jog-presents-tanzanian-construction-company-advent.htm https://marcopolis.net/civil-and-building-construction-dhruv-jog-presents-tanzanian-construction-company-advent.htm

Dhruv Jog gives an overview of Advent Construction Ltd, a Tanzanian construction company specialized in large scale civil and building construction works, such as water works, airport works, marine engineering, industrial construction, building construction and residential construction. Advent is one of Tanzania's largest and most recognized civil and building construction companies.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:05:35 +0000 NHC: Another Real Estate Mega-Project for the National Housing Corporation of Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/nhc-another-real-estate-mega-project-for-the-national-housing-corporation-of-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/nhc-another-real-estate-mega-project-for-the-national-housing-corporation-of-tanzania.htm

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) of Tanzania has embarked on another ambitious mega-project focusing on the country’s capital, with the aim of transforming Dodoma by creating residential housing that would suit the thousands of government workers who will soon be calling the city their new home.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:49:29 +0000 Tanzania: Godfrey Mramba Discusses Reforms on the Value Added Tax https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-godfrey-mramba-discusses-reforms-on-the-value-added-tax.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-godfrey-mramba-discusses-reforms-on-the-value-added-tax.htm

In this text, Godfrey Mramba, Managing Partner at Basil & Alred, discusses the downside of proposed tax measures in the 2016/2017 budget.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:49:35 +0000 Basil & Alred: Tax Specialist Discusses VAT between Zanzibar and Mainland Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-tax-specialist-discusses-vat-between-zanzibar-and-mainland-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-tax-specialist-discusses-vat-between-zanzibar-and-mainland-tanzania.htm

In this text, Alais Mwasha, Tax Partner at Basil & Alred, shares his views on the implementation of VAT between Zanzibar and Mainland Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:56:54 +0000 Tanzanian leading real estate developer introduced a new pay for houses scheme https://marcopolis.net/tanzanian-leading-real-estate-developer-introduced-a-new-pay-for-houses-scheme.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzanian-leading-real-estate-developer-introduced-a-new-pay-for-houses-scheme.htm

The National Housing Corporation of Tanzania a leading real estate development and management firm mandated under the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Settlements Development has launched a new scheme which allows its clients to pay for the houses purchased while living in their own homes.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Tanzania Report Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:35:00 +0000 Basil & Alred, leading tax advisory in Tanzania discusses their strategy https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-leading-tax-advisory-in-tanzania-discusses-their-strategy.htm https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-leading-tax-advisory-in-tanzania-discusses-their-strategy.htm

Since opening its door in 2011 Basil & Alred has grown to become one of the leading professional services firms operating in Tanzania. Offering full-service assurance, tax and advisory expertise, with a team led by partners of some 40 years cumulative experience in public accounting spearheaded by Godfrey Mramba the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer chiefly responsible for tax advisory and corporate development. 

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Tanzania Report Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:31:43 +0000 Taxation in Tanzania: holiday season perspective https://marcopolis.net/taxation-in-tanzania-holiday-season-perspective.htm https://marcopolis.net/taxation-in-tanzania-holiday-season-perspective.htm Sultan Sobhi Batterjee, President and Founder of Lifestyle Developers

It is that time of the year when the spirit of Christmas is in the air and some of us are slowly slipping into Christmas and New Year holidays mood. Many organisations are having their year-end parties not to mention weddings and other festivities. It is the time to eat, drink and be merry.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:14:00 +0000 Basil & Alred: Assurance, Tax and Advisory Services in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-assurance-tax-and-advisory-services-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-assurance-tax-and-advisory-services-in-tanzania.htm
Godfrey Mramba, Managing Partner and CEO at Basil & Alred, presents the firm and explains what are its major advantages compared to the competition.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:13:36 +0000 Godfrey Mramba: "Basil & Alred's Vision is to Become a Regional Firm" https://marcopolis.net/godfrey-mramba-basil-alred-s-vision-is-to-become-a-regional-firm.htm https://marcopolis.net/godfrey-mramba-basil-alred-s-vision-is-to-become-a-regional-firm.htm
Godfrey Mramba, Managing Partner and CEO at Basil & Alred, talks about his vision for the future of the firm.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:07:58 +0000 "Tanzania is a Good Investment Destination Long Term" says Godfrey Mramba https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-is-a-good-investment-destination-long-term-says-godfrey-mramba.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-is-a-good-investment-destination-long-term-says-godfrey-mramba.htm
Godfrey Mramba, Managing Partner and CEO at Basil & Alred, shares a message with outside investors considering investing in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:01:58 +0000 Flightlink Airline: Tourism Sector and Aviation Business in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/flightlink-airline-tourism-sector-and-aviation-business-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/flightlink-airline-tourism-sector-and-aviation-business-in-tanzania.htm

Munawer Dhirani gives his assessment of the tourism sector in Tanzania and talks about the aviation industry. He also gives an overview of Flightlink, a schedule airline with Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and Air Service License (ASL) granted by Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to conduct schedule and private charter flights.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:22:29 +0000 "Getting Into the Aviation Industry was a Dream" says Captain Munawer Dhirani https://marcopolis.net/getting-into-the-aviation-industry-was-a-dream-says-captain-munawer-dhirani.htm https://marcopolis.net/getting-into-the-aviation-industry-was-a-dream-says-captain-munawer-dhirani.htm
Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director of Flightlink, explains why he started working in the aviation business.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:50:15 +0000 "Tanzania is a Strategic Market for Tourism" says Captain Munawer Dhirani https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-is-a-strategic-market-for-tourism-says-captain-munawer-dhirani.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-is-a-strategic-market-for-tourism-says-captain-munawer-dhirani.htm
Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director of Flightlink, gives an overview of tourism in Tanzania, as the country received a record 1.1 million international visitor arrivals in 2015.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:47:23 +0000 Flightlink: The First Airline to Reach Underserved Destinations in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/flightlink-the-first-airline-to-reach-underserved-destinations-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/flightlink-the-first-airline-to-reach-underserved-destinations-in-tanzania.htm
Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director of Flightlink, explains that, despite new aviation infrastructure and facilities, there is still room for new players as there are a number of destinations in Tanzania that are still underserved.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:45:11 +0000 Tanzania Tourism: Schedule and Private Charter Flights With Flightlink https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-tourism-schedule-and-private-charter-flights-with-flightlink.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-tourism-schedule-and-private-charter-flights-with-flightlink.htm
Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director of Flightlink, presents the company and explains what are its competitive advantages. He also discusses why an investor in aviation, an airline, or a tourism player should partner with Flightlink.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:43:20 +0000 Partnership and Investment Opportunity in the Aviation Business in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/partnership-and-investment-opportunity-in-the-aviation-business-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/partnership-and-investment-opportunity-in-the-aviation-business-in-tanzania.htm
Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director of Flightlink, talks about partnership and investment opportunity within Flightlink and the aviation business in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:41:19 +0000 Leading steel manufacturer in Tanzania talks about business and economy https://marcopolis.net/leading-steel-manufacturer-in-tanzania-talks-about-business-and-economy.htm https://marcopolis.net/leading-steel-manufacturer-in-tanzania-talks-about-business-and-economy.htm

Tanzania’s real GDP growth is forecast to average about 6.3 percent between 2016 and 2020. This is a very brisk growth trend and it obviously reflects the relatively robust domestic demand in the consumption sector.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Tanzania Report Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:55:00 +0000 Basil & Alred, leading assurance services company in Tanzania discusses investments https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-leading-assurance-services-company-in-tanzania-discusses-investments.htm https://marcopolis.net/basil-alred-leading-assurance-services-company-in-tanzania-discusses-investments.htm

Godfrey Mramba talks about Tanzania as a FDI destination and mentions some of the opportunities the country has to offer. He also presents Basil & Alred, a professional services firm offering assurance and auditing, tax advisory, compliance and advisory in general.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Tanzania Report Sun, 13 Nov 2016 17:55:29 +0000 Quality Building Products and Construction Materials: Nabaki Afrika https://marcopolis.net/quality-building-products-and-construction-materials-nabaki-afrika.htm https://marcopolis.net/quality-building-products-and-construction-materials-nabaki-afrika.htm

Hamish Hamilton gives an overview of the construction sector in Tanzania and presents Nabaki Afrika, the country's leading and most respected retailer and wholesaler of quality building products and construction materials.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:36:06 +0000 Nabaki Afrika: Tanzania’s Leading Retailer of Construction Materials https://marcopolis.net/nabaki-afrika-tanzania-s-leading-retailer-of-construction-materials.htm https://marcopolis.net/nabaki-afrika-tanzania-s-leading-retailer-of-construction-materials.htm
Hamish Hamilton, Executive Chairman of Nabaki Afrika, talks about the evolution of the construction sector in Tanzania since he founded his company in 1993.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:32:00 +0000 Equity Bank Tanzania: An All-Inclusive Commercial Bank https://marcopolis.net/equity-bank-tanzania-an-all-inclusive-commercial-bank.htm https://marcopolis.net/equity-bank-tanzania-an-all-inclusive-commercial-bank.htm

Joseph Iha presents Equity Bank, the largest bank in East Africa in terms of market capitalization, profitability and customer base.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:09:55 +0000 Equity Bank: One of the Leading Banks in the East African Region https://marcopolis.net/equity-bank-one-of-the-leading-banks-in-the-east-african-region.htm https://marcopolis.net/equity-bank-one-of-the-leading-banks-in-the-east-african-region.htm
Joseph Iha, Managing Director of Equity Bank, talks about the bank's regional presence and explains why it is a huge advantage for customers who operate in the region.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:02:50 +0000 Capital Markets in Tanzania: Overview of Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange https://marcopolis.net/capital-markets-in-tanzania-overview-of-dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange.htm https://marcopolis.net/capital-markets-in-tanzania-overview-of-dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange.htm

Moremi Marwa gives an overview of the capital markets sector in Tanzania and presents the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:49:52 +0000 Tanzania: Stock Markets to Ensure Equitable Economic Development https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-stock-markets-to-ensure-equitable-economic-development.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-stock-markets-to-ensure-equitable-economic-development.htm
Moremi Marwa, CEO of Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, shares a personal message with foreign and local investors, explaining why it is important to consider stock markets to ensure equitable economic development and social prosperity.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:25:23 +0000 Tanzania's Economic Policy: Focusing on Industrialization and Productivity https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-s-economic-policy-focusing-on-industrialization-and-productivity.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-s-economic-policy-focusing-on-industrialization-and-productivity.htm

Clifford Tandari discusses the new government's overall economic policy and talks about Tanzania's focus on industrialization and productivity. He also explains what the country is doing in terms of investments and regional integration.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:13:02 +0000 TIC: Tanzania's Government Policies to Grow More Competitive https://marcopolis.net/tic-tanzania-s-government-policies-to-grow-more-competitive.htm https://marcopolis.net/tic-tanzania-s-government-policies-to-grow-more-competitive.htm
Clifford Tandari, Acting Executive Director of Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), explains why the policies of the government are set to grow more competitive.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:08:51 +0000 Economy: An Overview of Tanzania by Mohammed Dewji of MeTL Group https://marcopolis.net/economy-an-overview-of-tanzania-by-mohammed-dewji-of-metl-group.htm https://marcopolis.net/economy-an-overview-of-tanzania-by-mohammed-dewji-of-metl-group.htm

Mohammed Dewji, CEO of MeTL Group, gives an overview of the economy of Tanzania and shares his thoughts on the country's newly elected President: John Magufuli. He also presents MeTL Group, Tanzania's largest home-grown company.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:50:19 +0000 MeTL Group: Tanzania's Largest Home-Grown Company https://marcopolis.net/metl-group-tanzania-s-largest-home-grown-company.htm https://marcopolis.net/metl-group-tanzania-s-largest-home-grown-company.htm
Mohammed Dewji, CEO of MeTL Group, Tanzania's largest home-grown company, has personally pledged to create 100,000 new jobs within the next four years. He talks about his faith in the potential of Tanzania and its people.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:43:29 +0000 GE Tanzania: Overview of the Energy Sector and Power Generation Industry https://marcopolis.net/ge-tanzania-overview-of-the-energy-sector-and-power-generation-industry.htm https://marcopolis.net/ge-tanzania-overview-of-the-energy-sector-and-power-generation-industry.htm

Araf Sykes, Regional Sales Manager (Global Growth Operations) at General Electric Tanzania, gives an overview of the energy sector and power generation industry in the country.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:00:36 +0000 GE Tanzania: General Electric Wants to Add Value and Grow in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/ge-tanzania-general-electric-wants-to-add-value-and-grow-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/ge-tanzania-general-electric-wants-to-add-value-and-grow-in-tanzania.htm
Araf Sykes, Regional Sales Manager at GE Tanzania, discusses growth in the country and shares his hopes for the continuing partnership between GE and Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:54:37 +0000 Hotel White Sands Beach Resort: Enjoy True Tanzanian Hospitality https://marcopolis.net/hotel-white-sands-beach-resort-enjoy-true-tanzanian-hospitality.htm https://marcopolis.net/hotel-white-sands-beach-resort-enjoy-true-tanzanian-hospitality.htm Hotel White Sands Beach Resort

The Hotel White Sands Beach Resort is a place where one can unwind in a beautiful landscaped environment set in a verdant scenery, situated on an idyllic stretch of 1km private sun-kissed beach front, just 25kms North of Dar es Salaam city center and airport, making it the preferred gateway to a uniquely East African experience.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:09:26 +0000 Safari Plus: The First High-End Charter Airline in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/safari-plus-the-first-high-end-charter-airline-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/safari-plus-the-first-high-end-charter-airline-in-tanzania.htm

Lauriano Balilemwa gives an overview of aviation company Safari Plus, the first high-end charter airline in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:36:31 +0000 Safari Plus: Connecting the Main Tourist Attractions in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/safari-plus-connecting-the-main-tourist-attractions-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/safari-plus-connecting-the-main-tourist-attractions-in-tanzania.htm
Lauriano Balilemwa, Accountable Manager of Safari Plus, gives an overview of the company. Safari Plus is Tanzania’s first high-end charter airline. It connects all the main tourist attractions in the country, such as Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:21:34 +0000 Tanzania Banking: CRDB Bank is the Leading and Largest Bank in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-banking-crdb-bank-is-the-leading-and-largest-bank-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-banking-crdb-bank-is-the-leading-and-largest-bank-in-tanzania.htm

Saugata Bandyopadhyay gives an overview of CRDB Bank, the largest and leading bank in Tanzania. He also gives his assessment of the Tanzanian economy, which has grown by 7% over the last decade.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:38:57 +0000 CRDB Bank: Providing Loans Ranging from 50 Dollars up to 100 Million Dollars https://marcopolis.net/crdb-bank-providing-loans-ranging-from-50-dollars-up-to-100-million-dollars.htm https://marcopolis.net/crdb-bank-providing-loans-ranging-from-50-dollars-up-to-100-million-dollars.htm
Saugata Bandyopadhyay, Deputy Managing Director of CRDB, gives an overview of the bank. CRDB plays in all the segments and is the only bank in Tanzania that gives loans ranging from 50 dollars up to 100 million dollars.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:31:51 +0000 Tanzania Tourism: Interview with Devota Mdachi from Tanzania Tourist Board https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-tourism-interview-with-devota-mdachi-from-tanzania-tourist-board.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-tourism-interview-with-devota-mdachi-from-tanzania-tourist-board.htm

Devota Mdachi gives an overview of the tourism sector in Tanzania. In 2015, the country received around 1.1 million tourists and hard currency receipts from tourism were estimated at approximately USD 2.5 billion, which makes it the country's largest foreign currency generator.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:38:19 +0000 From Mount Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar Island: Tanzania is the Soul of Africa https://marcopolis.net/from-mount-kilimanjaro-to-zanzibar-island-tanzania-is-the-soul-of-africa.htm https://marcopolis.net/from-mount-kilimanjaro-to-zanzibar-island-tanzania-is-the-soul-of-africa.htm
Devota Mdachi, Managing Director of Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB), talks about the rebranding of Tanzanian tourism and explains why the new tagline "Tanzania, the soul of Africa" was chosen.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:33:02 +0000 Tanzania: Exclusive Interview with Yusuf Manji from Quality Group https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-exclusive-interview-with-yusuf-manji-from-quality-group.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-exclusive-interview-with-yusuf-manji-from-quality-group.htm

Yusuf Manji from Quality Group, a leading conglomerate in Tanzania, gives his assessment of the economic development of the country.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:04:03 +0000 Quality Group: Contributing to the Economic Development of Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/quality-group-contributing-to-the-economic-development-of-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/quality-group-contributing-to-the-economic-development-of-tanzania.htm
Yusuf Manji, Advisor Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary to CEO and Chairman of the Governing Council of Quality Group, talks about the role Quality Group has played in the overall development of Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:56:50 +0000 Advent Construction: One of Tanzania’s Largest Construction Companies https://marcopolis.net/advent-construction-one-of-tanzania-s-largest-construction-companies.htm https://marcopolis.net/advent-construction-one-of-tanzania-s-largest-construction-companies.htm

Dhruv Jog gives an overview of Advent Construction, one of Tanzania’s largest and most recognized construction companies, with activities spread all over the country, ranging from large scale civil works in the manufacturing and extracting sector, to 5 star lodges and hotels.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:27:38 +0000 Advent Construction: The Only ISO-Certified Construction Company in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/advent-construction-the-only-iso-certified-construction-company-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/advent-construction-the-only-iso-certified-construction-company-in-tanzania.htm
Advent Construction remains the first and only ISO-certified construction company in Tanzania. So far, the company has built a very diverse portfolio of cutting-edge factories, educational facilities, mining facilities, residential and hospitality facilities, shopping and commercial complexes, etc.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:54:32 +0000 EFTA: A Tanzanian Finance Company Specialised in Serving SMEs and Farmers https://marcopolis.net/efta-a-tanzanian-finance-company-specialised-in-serving-smes-and-farmers.htm https://marcopolis.net/efta-a-tanzanian-finance-company-specialised-in-serving-smes-and-farmers.htm

Coy Buckley gives an overview of EFTA, a Tanzanian finance company specialised in serving small and medium enterprises and farmers, through equipment loans of up to USD 80,000.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:24:30 +0000 EFTA's Innovative Lending Model Provides Equipment Loans to Tanzanians https://marcopolis.net/efta-s-innovative-lending-model-provides-equipment-loans-to-tanzanians.htm https://marcopolis.net/efta-s-innovative-lending-model-provides-equipment-loans-to-tanzanians.htm
Coy Buckley, CEO of EFTA (Equity for Tanzania), explains how the company manages to achieve a very low NPL (non-performing loan) ratio of only 5 to 6% of the loans ending in repossession.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:18:02 +0000 Tanzania is a Unique Destination Says Moustafa Khataw From Skylink Group https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-is-a-unique-destination-says-moustafa-khataw-from-skylink-group.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-is-a-unique-destination-says-moustafa-khataw-from-skylink-group.htm

Tanzania received a record 1,1 million international visitor arrivals in 2015. Moustafa Khataw, Managing Director and CEO of Skylink Group, gives an overview of the tourism sector in the country.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:26:19 +0000 Tanzania: A Wide Array of Tourist Destinations for All Types of Budgets https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-a-wide-array-of-tourist-destinations-for-all-types-of-budgets.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-a-wide-array-of-tourist-destinations-for-all-types-of-budgets.htm
Moustafa Khataw, Managing Director and CEO of Skylink Group, explains why Tanzania is difficult to beat as a tourist destination in Africa in terms of variety, diversity and fusion of everything it has to offer, warmth and hospitality of the people.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:21:32 +0000 Coastal Aviation: Tourism Industry and Aviation Services in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/coastal-aviation-tourism-industry-and-aviation-services-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/coastal-aviation-tourism-industry-and-aviation-services-in-tanzania.htm

Julian Edmunds gives an overview of the aviation industry in Tanzania and presents Coastal. He also talks about the tourism sector in the country, mentioning some challenges to be faced.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:29:32 +0000 Tourism Sector: Julian Edmunds Discusses Aviation Services in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-julian-edmunds-discusses-aviation-services-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-julian-edmunds-discusses-aviation-services-in-tanzania.htm
Julian Edmunds, Managing Director at Coastal Aviation, talks about the evolution of aviation services in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:18:22 +0000 Exclusive Interview with Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture https://marcopolis.net/exclusive-interview-with-tanzania-chamber-of-commerce-industry-and-agriculture.htm https://marcopolis.net/exclusive-interview-with-tanzania-chamber-of-commerce-industry-and-agriculture.htm

In this exclusive interview, Magdalene Mkocha, the Acting Executive Director of Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, gives an overview of the tanzanian economy and discusses the role of TCCIA.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:32:10 +0000 TCCIA: Promoting Partnerships and Investment Opportunities in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/tccia-promoting-partnerships-and-investment-opportunities-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/tccia-promoting-partnerships-and-investment-opportunities-in-tanzania.htm
Magdalene Mkocha, Acting Executive Director of Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, talks about the strategic role of TCCIA when it comes to promoting partnerships and investment opportunities in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:26:05 +0000 Doing Business in Tanzania: TCCIA Provides Support to the Business Community https://marcopolis.net/doing-business-in-tanzania-tccia-provides-support-to-the-business-community.htm https://marcopolis.net/doing-business-in-tanzania-tccia-provides-support-to-the-business-community.htm

Peter Chisawillo talks about the role of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) when it comes to supporting the business community in Tanzania, and gives a general overview of the institution.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:59:35 +0000 Tanzania's Transition from a Centrally-Planned to a Market-Driven Economy https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-s-transition-from-a-centrally-planned-to-a-market-driven-economy.htm https://marcopolis.net/tanzania-s-transition-from-a-centrally-planned-to-a-market-driven-economy.htm
Peter Chisawillo, President of Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, talks about the importance of TCCIA, since Tanzania decided to transition from a centrally-planned economy to a market-driven economy.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:50:26 +0000 Overview of EPZA: The Export Processing Zones Authority of Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/overview-of-epza-the-export-processing-zones-authority-of-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/overview-of-epza-the-export-processing-zones-authority-of-tanzania.htm

Joseph Simbakalia gives an overview of EPZA, an autonomous Government agency responsible for steering and implementing government policy on promotion of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:34:17 +0000 EPZA: Joseph Simbakalia Mentions Two Upcoming Economic Zone Projects https://marcopolis.net/epza-joseph-simbakalia-mentions-two-upcoming-economic-zone-projects.htm https://marcopolis.net/epza-joseph-simbakalia-mentions-two-upcoming-economic-zone-projects.htm
Colonel (Retired) Joseph Leon Simbakalia, Director General of Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), talks about two upcoming economic zone projects in partnership with the private sector.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:19:38 +0000 NHC: Nehemiah Mchechu Discusses Housing and Real Estate in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/nhc-nehemiah-mchechu-discusses-housing-and-real-estate-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/nhc-nehemiah-mchechu-discusses-housing-and-real-estate-in-tanzania.htm
Nehemiah Kyando Mchechu, Director General of Tanzania's National Housing Corporation, explains what has been achieved by NHC so far, and talks about NHC´s current overall development strategy.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:32:30 +0000 Maendeleo Bank: A Bank That Serves the Underprivileged in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/maendeleo-bank-a-bank-that-serves-the-underprivileged-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/maendeleo-bank-a-bank-that-serves-the-underprivileged-in-tanzania.htm

Ibrahim Mwangalaba gives an overview of Maendeleo Bank, the 51st bank to open in Tanzania in 2013. Since its creation, Maendeleo's aim has been to serve underprivileged individuals in the country.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:49:09 +0000 Banking Sector in Tanzania: Strategy and Advantages of Maendeleo Bank https://marcopolis.net/banking-sector-in-tanzania-strategy-and-advantages-of-maendeleo-bank.htm https://marcopolis.net/banking-sector-in-tanzania-strategy-and-advantages-of-maendeleo-bank.htm
Ibrahim Mwangalaba, Managing Director of Maendeleo Bank, explains what the bank does to overcome challenges and survive the cut-throat competition posed by 55 other commercial and even non-banking institutions in Tanzania.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Tanzania Report Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:42:41 +0000 National Housing Corporation: The Leading Real Estate Company in Tanzania https://marcopolis.net/national-housing-corporation-the-leading-real-estate-company-in-tanzania.htm https://marcopolis.net/national-housing-corporation-the-leading-real-estate-company-in-tanzania.htm

Nehemiah Kyando Mchechu gives his assessment of the housing sector in Tanzania, mentioning opportunities in this area, as well as challenges to be faced. He also gives an overview of Tanzania's National Housing Corporation (NHC).

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