US ends tariff exemption for low-value parcels

US ends tariff exemption for low-value parcels

USA: THE US tariff exemption for low-value items shipped from abroad has ended. That means that all goods sent to the United States now attract tariffs as of Friday at 12.01 a.m (0401 UTC/GMT). For the next six months, postal service shippers can opt to pay a flat duty of $80 (€69) to $200 per … The post US ends tariff exemption for low-value parcels first appeared on Daily News .

South Korea’s ex-first lady charged with bribery

South Korea’s ex-first lady charged with bribery

SOUTH KOREA: KIM Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea’s ousted former President Yun Suk Yeol, has been charged with bribery among other crimes, a special prosecutor’s team said on Friday. This is the first time in the country’s history that a first lady has been indicted. The charges are part of a wider probe into … The post South Korea’s ex-first lady charged with bribery first appeared on Daily News .

Minneapolis school attacker ‘obsessed with idea of killing children’, officials say

Minneapolis school attacker ‘obsessed with idea of killing children’, officials say

USA: INVESTIGATORS say that the attacker who opened fire on pupils as they were praying at a church in Minneapolis was “obsessed with the idea of killing children”. Robin Westman, who killed two children and injured 18 others, did not seem to have any specific motive, according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. The attacker … The post Minneapolis school attacker ‘obsessed with idea of killing children’, officials say first appeared on Daily News .

SIKU YA PAPA POTWE DUNIANI; WWF inavyoimarisha uhifadhi Mafia

SIKU YA PAPA POTWE DUNIANI; WWF inavyoimarisha uhifadhi Mafia

AGOSTI 30, kila mwaka dunia inaadhimisha Siku ya Papa Potwe duniani ikiwa na lengo kuibua ufahamu na kuelimisha umma kuhusu samaki huyo na kuhamasisha juhudi za uhifadhi ili kumkinga na upotevu. Siku hii ilianzishwa rasmi mwaka 2008 katika Mkutano wa Kimataifa wa Papa Potwe na wataalamu na wanaharakati zaidi ya 40 wa masuala ya bahari. … The post SIKU YA PAPA POTWE DUNIANI; WWF inavyoimarisha uhifadhi Mafia first appeared on HabariLeo .

TZ enters agreements with chemicalproducing nations to combat drugs

TZ enters agreements with chemicalproducing nations to combat drugs

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has entered into agreements with major chemical-producing countries to control dangerous precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of illicit drugs. This was revealed in Dar es Salaam yesterday by the Commissioner General of the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), Aretas Lyimo, who led the Tanzanian delegation to the 39th International … The post TZ enters agreements with chemicalproducing nations to combat drugs first appeared on Daily News .

Mwinyi: Investing in human capital key to Zanzibar’s growth

Mwinyi: Investing in human capital key to Zanzibar’s growth

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to expanding infrastructure and investing in human capital as essential drivers for accelerating economic growth. The statement was delivered on his behalf by Second VicePresident Hemed Suleiman Abdulla during the opening of the 4th Human Capital Investment Conference in Unguja. Dr Mwinyi said that … The post Mwinyi: Investing in human capital key to Zanzibar’s growth first appeared on Daily News .

Bank commits to strengthening public-private partnership

Bank commits to strengthening public-private partnership

DAR ES SALAAM: ABSA Bank Tanzania has highlighted its dedication to strengthening partnerships with public and private sectors to drive sustainable and inclusive growth nationwide. The remarks were made by Managing Director Mr Obedi Laiser at the 200 CEOs Business Forum, an exclusive gathering of the nation’s top corporate leaders, where Absa Bank Tanzania was … The post Bank commits to strengthening public-private partnership first appeared on Daily News .

CHAUMMA’s manifesto highlights priorities to uplift economy

CHAUMMA’s manifesto highlights priorities to uplift economy

DAR ES SALAAM: THE opposition CHAUMMA’s manifesto has outlined a series of commitments it intends to implement if elected into government. Among others, the manifesto states that for importers, the party promises to remove tax-related inconveniences by allowing traders to clear goods from the port once their tax liabilities are known. Importers would then have … The post CHAUMMA’s manifesto highlights priorities to uplift economy first appeared on Daily News .

Tanzania, Zambia vow to end trade barriers

Tanzania, Zambia vow to end trade barriers

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Zambia have taken a significant step toward focusing on enhancing regional trade by reaffirming their commitment to eliminating trade barriers and improving cross-border trade systems, following a recent high-level bilateral meeting. The bilateral discussions centred on addressing key trade challenges, particularly Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBTs), … The post Tanzania, Zambia vow to end trade barriers first appeared on Daily News .

Zamu ya Morogoro leo

Zamu ya Morogoro leo

MOROGORO: Baada ya jana kuzindua kampeni za Uchaguzi Mkuu jijini Dar es Salaam, mgombea urais wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Dk Samia Suhulu Hassan leo atakuwa mkoani Morogoro. Mkoa huo utakuwa wa pili, baada ya jana kuanza Dar es Salaam. Aidha, mgombea mwenza, Balozi Dk Emmanuel Nchimbi ameshawasili jijini Mwanza kuanza kampeni hizo. SOMA ZAIDI The post Zamu ya Morogoro leo first appeared on HabariLeo .

Leo zamu ya Morogoro

Leo zamu ya Morogoro

MOROGORO: Baada ya jana kuzindua kampeni za Uchaguzi Mkuu jijini Dar es Salaam, mgombea urais wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Dk Samia Suhulu Hassan leo atakuwa mkoani Morogoro. Mkoa huo utakuwa wa pili, baada ya jana kuanza Dar es Salaam. Aidha, mgombea mwenza, Balozi Dk Emmanuel Nchimbi ameshawasili jijini Mwanza kuanza kampeni hizo. SOMA ZAIDI The post Leo zamu ya Morogoro first appeared on HabariLeo .

DSE rally fuelled by structural reforms

DSE rally fuelled by structural reforms

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has in just one year, experienced a recordbreaking rally driven by structural reforms and renewed investor confidence. The remarks were made by DSE brokers while reflecting on the equity market’s performance during Mr Peter Nalitolela’s first year as Chief Executive Officer. Advisory and Research Manager … The post DSE rally fuelled by structural reforms first appeared on Daily News .

‘Media should lead fight against misinformation’

‘Media should lead fight against misinformation’

DAR ES SALAAM: THE media has been urged to take the lead in tackling the growing menace of misinformation, disinformation and malinformation (MDM), as the country heads into a critical election season. Stakeholders have said the press has both the reach and the responsibility to guide citizens towards verified information and shield the democratic process … The post ‘Media should lead fight against misinformation’ first appeared on Daily News .

Tanzania kuwa kitovu uchumi wa kijani, nishati safi inawezekana

Tanzania kuwa kitovu uchumi wa kijani, nishati safi inawezekana

HIVI karibuni, Waziri wa Madini, Anthony Mavunde wakati akiweka jiwe la msingi la kiwanda cha kusafi sha na kusindika madini ya nikeli na shaba kinachojengwa na Kampuni ya Zhongzhou Mining, eneo la Zamahero wilayani Bahi mkoani Dodoma, alisema Tanzania itakuwa kinara wa mapinduzi ya uchumi wa kijani. Alisema katika kipindi kifupi kijacho Tanzania inatarajiwa kuwa … The post Tanzania kuwa kitovu uchumi wa kijani, nishati safi inawezekana first appeared on HabariLeo .

Nchimbi awasili Mwanza kampeni uchaguzi mkuu

Nchimbi awasili Mwanza kampeni uchaguzi mkuu

MGOMBEA mwenza wa Urais kupitia Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Balozi Dk. Emmanuel Nchimbi, amewasili jijini Mwanza kwa ajili ya kampeni za chama hicho na kupokelewa kwa shangwe kubwa na viongozi pamoja na wanachama wa CCM mkoani humo. Mara baada ya kuwasili katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Mwanza, Dk. Nchimbi alitia saini kitabu cha wageni na … The post Nchimbi awasili Mwanza kampeni uchaguzi mkuu first appeared on HabariLeo .