Zanzibar to address business challenges
The Chairman of the Zanzibar National Business Council (ZNBC), the President of Zanzibar and the Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has asked the Ministry and stakeholders from various sectors that do business to meet every three months to discuss challenges and provide solutions. He has also asked the National Business […]
Dr. Mwinyi launches iGuide to attract investors
The Indian Ocean Islands of Zanzibar have officially launched an electronic investment guide (iGuide) to provide up-to-date business information for investors. Developed by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), the guide is an easy-to-use online platform for investors on available business opportunities and applicable laws and regulations. The platform is categorized in the themes of […]
450 Job Opportunities at Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) 2022
1.0 TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY (TRA) The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established by Act of Parliament No.11 of1995, and started its operations on 1st July 1996. In carrying out its statutory functions,TRA is regulated by Law, and is responsible for administering impartially various taxes ofthe Central Government. 1.0.1 TAX MANAGEMENT OFFICER II – 184 POSTS1.0.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i. To […]
Zanzibar to Inspect Proper Use of TAX EXEMPTION
LOCAL NEWS: Under the VAT law, there are certain goods and services which are exempted from VAT. Such goods or services are like food crops and livestock supplies, equipment’s used for storage, transportation, and distribution of natural gas, health supplies and hospital equipment, education services, financial and insurance services, transportation of persons, sale or lease […]
Uhuru Kenyatta To Grace Tanzania’s 60th Independence Celebrations
INTERNATIONAL: Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected in the country on Thursday December 9, on a two-day official visit where he is also expected to grace the 60th anniversary of Tanzania’s (Tanganyika) Independence Day celebrations at Uhuru stadium in Dar es Salaam. President Kenyatta was invited to the celebrations by President Samia Suluhu Hassan when […]
President Mwinyi: How Government Planning To Benefit From Zanzibaris In The Diaspora?
LOCAL NEWS: QUESTION: How is your government planning to benefit from the skills, expertise and wealth of Zanzibaris in the Diaspora? ANSWER: We are on good terms with the Zanzibaris living in Diaspora. This is to the extent of starting a special unit in the President’s Office. We aim to benefit from the wealth they have accumulated, […]
How Oil Reserves Is Solution From Frequent Fuel Price Rises?
ECONOMY: The government is considering several options, including building massive storage capacity for oil reserves in an effort to cushion the country from frequent fuel price rises. “That (boosting reserves capacity) is being considered,” Energy Minister January Makamba told The Citizen yesterday. He was responding to calls by some analysts who said Tanzania, as an […]