Finland is using satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and mobile technology to monitor farmers’ fields, verify crops and agricultural activities and process subsidy payments, a model Tanzanian policymakers and innovators are studying as the country expands its own use of space technology to modernise agriculture. The Finnish system allows authorities to monitor millions of agricultural parcels remotely, identify discrepancies between farmers’ declarations and what is growing in the fields, and ask farmers to provide geotagged photographs before payments are approved. For Tanzania, where agriculture remains the backbone of the economy and supports millions of livelihoods, the technology offers a potential way...

Tanzania can unlock more value from its blue economy by making research respond to real market problems, involving users early and helping scientists turn innovations into businesses, a Finnish innovation expert has said. The specialist from Ecosystems, Innovation and Business Advisory at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Mr Janne Saarikko, told a Tanzanian delegation visiting Finland that research institutions should resist the temptation to develop technologies first and search for customers later. “Don’t innovate first. Before you start innovating, find someone who has a big enough problem,” Mr Saarikko said during a presentation on developing sustainable businesses from renewable...

At 27, Hamisi Tollah is looking beyond securing a job in the transport sector. He wants to build a logistics company that can tap Tanzania’s growing role as a gateway to landlocked markets in eastern and southern Africa. Mr Tollah, a 2023 graduate of the National Institute of Transport (NIT) with a degree in logistics and transport management, is seeking strategic investors and business partners to establish a Sh2.5 billion company that will focus mainly on transit cargo moving between Tanzania and neighbouring countries, particularly Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda and Burundi. Mr Tollah estimates that his proposed BigDollar Logistics Company Limited...

While universities are still adapting to the learning habits and expectations of Generation Z, a younger generation is already approaching higher education.

Residents have been urged to prepare for heavy Vuli rains expected in parts of Tanzania from late September or early October, with flood-prone areas facing increased risks. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) forecasts normal to above-normal rainfall in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Tanga, Kilimanjaro and Pwani under the influence of strong El Niño conditions. Speaking to The Citizen yesterday, University of Dar es Salaam climate analyst Dr Godfrey Gosbert said heavy rainfall, inadequate drainage and human activities could increase the risk of flooding, property damage and accidents. He urged residents to clear rubbish, soil and other materials from drainage channels...

Tanzania and Japan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in tourism promotion, investment and technology as the two countries seek to deepen ties.

The funds are meant to strengthen preparedness for Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks

Tanzanians living abroad can begin the process of owning a house or other property in Tanzania

Generation Z workforce and rapid technological advancements are challenging boards and institutional leaders to rethink leadership, workplace culture and how they harness the skills of younger employees.

However, questions over mining rights, local processing, conservation and community benefits remain unresolved.