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Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) has officially named the national team that will represent the country at the prestigious East and Central All Africa Challenge Trophy (EACAACT), set for October 20 to 25 at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Kenya.

The team will depart Dar es Salaam for Kenya on October 19. TLGU president Queen Siraki expressed pride in the squad, describing it as a blend of seasoned experience and rising talent. “We are very proud to present this team that will carry Tanzania’s flag at the EACAACT in Kenya,” said Siraki.

“These players have shown tremendous commitment, discipline, and improvement in their game. We believe they have what it takes to compete strongly against some of the best golfers from the region.

” The EACAACT, held every two years, is one of the premier events on the regional golfing calendar. It attracts top female golfers from across East and Central Africa and provides a platform to showcase talent, build confidence, and strengthen ties among participating nations.

The team captain Neema Olomi, a regular feature in international competitions, is expected to anchor the squad with her leadership and experience. Vicky Elias and Khadija Suleiman will be looking to stamp their authority in regional play, while rising star Shufaa Twalib brings youthful energy and determination to the team.

Siraki said d that the team’s participation reflects Tanzania’s growing investment in women’s golf. “Golf is one of the fastest-growing sports among women in Tanzania, and events like the EACAACT give our players exposure, confidence, and international experience.

We are optimistic that this team will make the nation proud,” she added. The tournament will feature multiple rounds of competitive play, with golfers battling for both individual and team honours.

For Tanzania, it is more than just a competition, it is a chance to showcase the country’s progress in women’s golf and inspire the next generation of female players. .

Arusha. Tanzania has lost the hosting rights for the 50th International Apicultural Congress (Apimondia 2027), which will now take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The global beekeeping event, originally scheduled for September 2025, 2027 in Arusha, was expected to draw over 7,000 delegates, boosting Tanzania’s apiculture industry and economy. The decision to relocate the congress has sparked widespread disappointment across Africa.

Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations, is a non-governmental organisation that promotes scientific, technical, social and economic progress in the beekeeping sector. Its biennial congresses bring together beekeepers, scientists, honey traders and policymakers from around the world.

Tanzania had secured hosting rights at the 2023 Congress in Chile, beating the UAE in the final bidding round. This would have been only the second time the event was held in Africa, after South Africa in 2001. However, in a statement shared on its social media platforms, Apimondia said the decision followed an inspection visit by its Executive Council to Tanzania, which found that the proposed facilities were inadequate for the expected number of participants.

“The congress will now be organized by the UAE Beekeepers’ Foundation,” Apimondia confirmed. Apimondia president Jeff Pettis said the 2023 Letter of Agreement with Tanzania required on-site verification by July 2025 to confirm that the venue would be completed and operational.

“After a thorough evaluation, it was concluded that Tanzania could not meet the objectives and the 2027 congress will be hosted by the UAE Beekeepers’ Foundation, the runner-up in the 2023 election,” Dr Pettis said. Apimondia Africa Regional Committee president David Mukomana lamented the outcome.

“It was a rare chance for Africa to host this major global event. Observers are questioning how the congress could shift from a lush, forested region in East Africa to the arid environment of the UAE,” he said.

The loss is particularly painful for Arusha, which successfully hosted Apimondia 2025 and had already prepared over two million beehives distributed to 120,000 youths in anticipation of the 2027 congress. The initiative, supported by the former Arusha mayor, Maximilian Iraghe and the Tanzania Forest Services (TFS), was designed to serve as training hubs and demonstration sites for visiting delegates.

Tanzania had hoped to use the congress to launch a youth-centred apiculture agenda and position itself as a global leader in sustainable beekeeping. With nearly 10 million honeybee colonies in its forests, the country is among Africa’s top producers.

It currently ranks 14th globally in beekeeping and second in Africa after Ethiopia. Official data show Tanzania produces about 35,000 tonnes of honey annually.

TFS manages over 20 protected bee reserves covering 39,444 hectares. TFS commissioner Dos Santos Silayo recently noted that Tanzania has around 9.

2 million bee colonies. If fully harnessed, he said, these could yield an estimated 135,000 tonnes of honey annually.

Each colony consists of a queen, hundreds of drones and up to 70,000 worker bees, along with eggs, larvae and pupae. “This relocation is a blow to our apiculture sector,” said a stakeholder in Arusha’s beekeeping industry, Mr Emmanuel Mgimwa.

“Hosting Apimondia 2027 would have underlined Tanzania’s prominence in the global beekeeping community and promoted the country as a prime investment destination. The government must follow up closely on such opportunities to protect our future prospects.

” Despite the setback, industry experts say Tanzania’s apiculture remains a vital economic frontier, particularly for rural youth. The sector not only supports livelihoods but also contributes to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

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Dar es Salaam. Tanzanians in the diaspora investing in the stock market will soon be able to participate in tribunal proceedings without physically attending courtrooms, thanks to a new visual hearing system being rolled out by the Capital Markets Tribunal (CMT).

The digital platform, which is 90 percent complete and expected to be fully operational by December, will enable investors abroad to attend hearings remotely. The system is designed to cut travel costs and delays while keeping investors fully engaged in dispute resolution processes from anywhere in the world.

CMT Registrar Martin Kolikoli, told reporters during the Tribunal’s second anniversary yesterday that the initiative marks a milestone in modernising Tanzania’s judicial process for capital market-related issues. He said it would ultimately boost investor confidence and appetite in the stock market.

“The visual hearing system will enable access to justice regardless of location, which is especially beneficial for diaspora investors who previously faced challenges attending hearings physically,” he said. The platform, being developed by local ICT professionals under the supervision of the e-Government Agency (eGA), is designed to simplify case management, improve communication and increase efficiency within the capital markets judicial framework.

Once integrated with the High Court system, it will support real-time virtual hearings and allow more streamlined case handling. Mr Kolikoli also highlighted progress since the CMT was established two years ago, pointing to successes, challenges and future plans.

He said the Tribunal had strengthened the investment climate by providing a dedicated mechanism for resolving disputes in the capital markets. So far, the Tribunal has resolved several key cases and has partnered with regional counterparts in Kenya and Zambia to enhance its operational capacity through knowledge sharing and joint initiatives.

The launch of the visual hearing system is part of a wider government effort to harness digital tools to improve public service delivery. “For the CMT, it represents a shift towards a more inclusive and investor-friendly judicial environment, where technology helps break down barriers to justice,” Mr Kolikoli added.

Since its establishment, the Tribunal has handled numerous cases and conducted educational seminars reaching more than 850 stakeholders. It has also raised awareness among over 500,000 individuals through social media campaigns.

With preparations for the system’s rollout in progress, the CMT is confident the platform will contribute significantly to building a more robust and accessible legal framework for all stakeholders in Tanzania’s capital markets ecosystem. .

Dar es Salaam. The much-anticipated Vodacom Tanzania Open Golf Championship 2025 officially tees off today at the prestigious Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate (Kili Golf) in Arusha, bringing together top professional golfers and elite amateurs from Tanzania and across the region.

The event, now firmly established as one of East Africa’s premier golf competitions, will be contested in stroke play format over four days of action. Local and regional stars will battle for glory on the lush 18-hole championship course, renowned for its pristine fairways and stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.

Tee-offs begin at 8am, with the opening groups featuring Tanzania’s promising amateurs Zacharia Edward and Likuli Juma, alongside Onesphory Gerald and Zambia’s Aaron Musonda. They will be joined by Kenya’s Joseph Karanja and Reece Shah, setting a competitive tone for the championship’s opening day.

Among the standout names in the amateur category is Isiaka Dunia, fresh from his Lina PG Tour victory in Morogoro. Dunia will be paired with Josphat Rono and Yuvraj Singh Rajput in the morning rounds.

Another player drawing attention is Madina Hussein, who will represent Tanzania in the women’s elite category, teeing off from the first hole at 8:20 am. The professional field is equally strong, led by Tanzania’s Ramadhani Yassini, Prosper Emmanuel, and leading lady golfer Angel Eaton.

They will face a stern test against regional heavyweights including Kenya’s Greg Snow, the defending champion, alongside Michael Karanga and John Lejirna–names synonymous with success on the East African circuit. Later in the day, some of the tournament’s most anticipated matchups will unfold.

At 11:40 am, Tanzania’s Fadhyl Nkya, buoyed by his recent triumph at the Lina PG Tour in Morogoro, will go head-to-head with Kenya’s rising star Njoroge Kibugu and seasoned player James Mathenge in what promises to be a thrilling contest. The draw also features several seasoned international professionals, including George Frisby and Tanzania’s Hassan Kadio, both expected to mount strong challenges.

The diversity of the field–mixing experienced pros with ambitious amateurs–ensures a competitive edge while providing a stage to spotlight the future of golf in the region. Speaking on the eve of the championship, Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) chairman Gilman Kasiga confirmed that all preparations had been finalized and players were ready to deliver an unforgettable tournament.

“All systems are in place, and the golfers are in high spirits,” said Kasiga. “This is not just a tournament; it is a celebration of the growth of golf in Tanzania and across East Africa.

” Also in the sponsorship is consulting firm HLB Tanzania among the key partners. Consulting firm HLB Tanzania is also among the key sponsors.

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Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has dissolved the boards of the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (DART) and Usafiri Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (UDART), appointing new leadership for both agencies.

A statement issued on Thursday, October 2, 2025, by the Chief Secretary, Ambassador Dr Moses Kusiluka, and signed by the director for Presidential Communications, Ms Sharifa Nyanga, confirmed the changes. In what amounts to a major shake-up, Mr David Kafulila, who also serves as Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) unit, has been named chairman of the DART board.

Ambassador Dr Ramadhani Dau has been appointed chairman of the UDART board. On the same day, President Hassan appointed new chief executives to steer the city’s troubled Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Mr Said Tunda is the new DART Director General, while Mr Pius Ng’ingo has been named Director General of UDART, which operates Phase One of the system. The reshuffle removes Dr Athuman Kihamia, who previously headed DART, and Mr Waziri Kindamba, the former UDART boss.

No official reasons were provided for the changes. The leadership overhaul follows mounting public frustration with Dar es Salaam’s flagship transport project.

Just a day earlier, commuters on a GerezaniKimara BRT bus broke into protest songs–an unusual but telling sign of dissatisfaction over declining services. Launched in 2016 with promises to ease congestion and improve urban mobility, the BRT system is now dogged by overcrowding, long queues, irregular schedules and deteriorating infrastructure.

Passengers have repeatedly complained, urging the government to intervene. Adding to the discontent is the delayed launch of Phase Two of the project, which was supposed to link Mbagala to Gerezani.

Despite repeated assurances, the service–originally scheduled to begin on September 1, 2025–has yet to start, deepening scepticism among residents. The government has brought in private partners to accelerate delivery, including Mofat Company, which has imported nearly 100 new buses.

However, services are still pending, with DART remaining silent on when operations will begin. Several of the new buses meant for the MbagalaGerezani route were spotted yesterday operating along Morogoro Road instead.

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Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed new leaders to steer the city’s troubled Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, at a time when public dissatisfaction with services is mounting.

Mr Said Tunda is the new director general of the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (Dart) which regulates the BRT, while Mr Pius Ng’ingo takes over as director general of Uda Rapid Transit (Udart) that operates Phase One. Their appointments were announced on Thursday October 02, 2025, by Chief Secretary Dr Moses Kusiluka.

The reshuffle saw the removal of Dr Athuman Kihamia, who was heading Dart, and Mr Waziri Kindamba, the former Udart boss. No reasons were given for the shake-up.

However, the leadership changes come amid growing public frustration with Dar es Salaam’s flagship transport project. Just a day earlier, commuters on a GerezaniKimara BRT bus broke into protest songs — an unusual yet telling expression of anger over worsening services.

Launched in 2016 with the promise of easing congestion and improving mobility, the BRT system is now plagued by overcrowding, long queues, irregular schedules and deteriorating infrastructure maintenance. Passengers have voiced repeated complaints, urging the government to act.

Adding to the discontent is the delay in launching Phase Two of the project, linking Mbagala to Gerezani. Despite repeated government assurances, the service is yet to begin, deepening scepticism among residents.

The route was scheduled to start on September 1, 2025 but has not yet matured so far. Although the government has enlisted private partners to speed up delivery — with Mofat Company importing nearly 100 new buses — services have not yet taken off with Dart remaining mum.

Several of the buses that should operate in the Mbagala-Gerezani route were seen operating in Morogoro Road route yesterday. .