Tanzania Roundup: Foreign investments, SGR train, NYSC replication
Haryana Chief Minister pledges full support for investors in Tanzania
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has promised full support to investors looking to expand into Tanzania. The State Government is committed to facilitating their endeavours by assisting the relevant departments. A high-level delegation from Haryana recently visited Tanzania, and discussions were held to explore opportunities in various sectors. According to India News Calling, Haryana's exports to Tanzania have increased by approximately 18% between the financial years 2023 and 2024.
Tanzania to study NYSC for innovation and youth empowerment
Tanzania wants to study and replicate the activities and achievements of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria, with a focus on vocational training, youth empowerment, and national unity. The NYSC director-general, Brigadier General YD Ahmed highlighted the programme's impact on skills development and entrepreneurship, reports Leadership.
Tanzania targets Nigeria in ICC U-19 CWC Africa Qualifier opener
Tanzania is hosting the ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 with eight teams competing. The top three teams will move on to Division 1. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The finals are scheduled for August 11, with the winners and the third-place team moving up to Division 1. Tanzania Cricket Association has also appointed nine liaison officers for the event, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants, as reported by IPP Media.
Government faces backlash over excluding Maasai voters
The Tanzanian government has removed over 100,000 Maasai pastoralists from the voters’ register, denying them the right to vote in upcoming elections. This move has sparked strong criticism, with human rights groups accusing the government of a broader strategy to expel the Maasai from their ancestral land. The Maasai claim they are being evicted from their traditional lands for the benefit of tourism, and they are being denied essential services as well. According to Down To Earth, the government contends that the Maasai are destroying wildlife habitats. The situation has attracted attention from international human rights organisations and has led to a severe impact on the Maasai community in Ngorongoro.
SGR train network
Tanzania has launched an electric train service between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, with plans to expand the network to promote trade among African countries. The train can carry up to 590 passengers and travels at speeds of up to 160km/h. ESI Africa reports that the project aims to modernize the country's railway system and ultimately connect East and West Africa. Tanzania has received three new electric trains and 27 new passenger carriages for the SGR network. The project is expected to cost around $10 billion.
