The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) wants the Tanzanian government to withdraw its latest threats to online forums, blogs and streaming websites. In a statement, CPJ on Tuesday urged the John Magufuli administration to rescind … read more
With a 43’’ diameter the DC LED flat screen TV is the biggest solar-powered television that has ever been available on the Tanzanian market, underlining the increasing demand of off-grid customers for bigger solar-powered entertainment … read more
It is estimated that about 30 per cent of Tanzanians have access to electricity from national grid and self-installed energy sources. That is the case despite the country having abundant energy sources. Access to electricity … read more
East Africa is one of the fastest-growing areas in the world with its own problems for doing business: As well as the political risks, lack of familiarity with local ways of doing business can be … read more
The slow progress of utility-supplied electricity has undoubtedly affected socio-economic progress in these countries. Urbanised populations are growing at an astounding rate in Africa, and infrastructure upgrades are far outpaced by demand. This said, the … read more
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged Tanzanians to use electricity effectively to generate income. Mr Majaliwa made the call during the launch of a national grid’s power transmission station meant to serve Mtwara and Lindi … read more
High cost of renewable energy appliances and technologies and of alternative sources of energy due to import tax have been cited as some of the challenges standing in the way of expanding their use in … read more
Agri Must Lead Company Ltd specialised in farming inputs has introduced solar irrigation pumps targeting at least 2,000 smallholder farmers. The new pumps are targeting to improve their farming methods including saving time, as well as … read more
PAY-AS-YOU-GO solar provider Mobisol has partnered with Star Media Tanzania, to enable off-grid households across Tanzania access World Cup live matches on Star- Times. Announcing the partnership yesterday, the Head of Sales and Marketing, Mobisol … read more
In line with its Light up and power Africa initiative, the African Development Bank is expanding access to reliable and affordable electricity with funding support for the construction of the Zuzu substation in Dodoma, connecting … read more
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