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Kenya 🇰🇪 Teachers Are The Most Well Paid In East Africa

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ANALYSIS By Dorris Otieno Kenyan teachers are not only the best paid in East Africa, but also earn almost 12 times more than the country's average pay, a comparative study by Nation Newsplex and the Institute of Economic Affairs reveals. Even as teachers go on strike for the 12th time since their first industrial action in 1962, the analysis, which compares teachers' salaries in Kenya with those of their peers in select African countries , also finds that the lowest-paid teacher in Kenya earns more than the highest-paid teacher in Uganda. Uganda and South Africa were chosen as countries against which to compare wages of teachers because they have the most up-to-date data against which the comparison could be made. While Tanzania was not included in the comparison because only average pay for the year 2011 was available, even its figures indicated that Kenyan teachers earn more than their Tanzanian counterparts. The highest paid Kenyan teacher earns almost 12 times more than the...

THE CONFERENCE - TRADE AND INVEST - SET UP BUSINESS IN TANZANIA

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Dear, Trade and Invest – Set up Business in Tanzania The Conference organized in association with Tanzania Investment Center ( TIC) aims to acquaint International Entrepreneurs and Corporations of the Investment opportunities that exist in this high growth region of Africa. This is our invitation for your Company/Institution to take part, in this, major event. The Conference with high profile International Speakers that includes Government Ministers , has attracted investors worldwide. High profile local businesses, information services and Government authorities are wishing to meet these Conference delegates. We are working with TIC ( Tanzania Investment Center ) and TPSF ( Tanzania Private Sector Foundation ) as Joint Partners .   Exhibition stand spaces are offered within the Conference reception area. The display stand size is 3 meters x 3 meters, complete with lighting and fascia name board, the cost of taking part is $1680 plus 18% va t., t...

Why Invest in Agriculture and Livestock Sectors in Tanzania?

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Agriculture Sector, with annual growth rate of 6%, accounts for nearly half of national GDP contribution, 70% of rural household income, and absorbs 80% of the entire workforce. Lately, the government introduced a special agricultural revolution initiative, namely “Kilimo Kwanza”, with the aim of commercialising agriculture and improving cultivation methods of peasant farmers to supplement agribusiness and assure the country of self-sufficiency in food supplies. Agricultural and livestock development is the leading economic sector in Tanzania and remains critical for achieving sustained growth, poverty reduction, and rural development. Tanzania Crops Tanzania’s crop production rose by 44% during 2008–2013, beating the Sub-Saharan Africa average crop production growth rate of 18% during the same period, according to the World Bank’s (WB) crop production index. Tanzania’s main exported cash crops are tobacco, cashew nuts, coffee, tea, cloves, cotton, and sisal. Raw tobacco...

Investment Opportunities Available in the Wine Industry in Tanzania

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Tanzanian wine industry does not have much international recognition, however, it is the second largest producer of wine in Sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa. Compared to the rest of the world, the history of wine in Tanzania is very recent and dates back to just a few years before independence. Tanzania only has one major grape growing region and it is centered around the Dodoma Region. Initially wine production and grape growing were limited to missionaries, however, in 1969 the government entered the market with the formation of the Dodoma Wine Company. Production of Grapes in Dodoma Region Dodoma is the main region in Tanzania where grapes are grown. According to data compiled by the Dodoma regional agricultural office, in the 2014/15 season, there were about 4,810 acres (1,924 ha) under grape production in the region.The total annual production was about 10,800 tons (2015), equal to an average yield of 2.25 tons per acre. However, on account of lack of supply for bulk wine, ...

Investment Opportunities Available in Rice Growing Industry in Tanzania:

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Aim:   To take advantage of the growing gap in rice supply by investing in rice production to serve the rapidly growing market in Tanzania and the region. Current Situation: • Around 90%   of Tanzania’s rice production is done by small--scale farmers, on an average farm size of 1.3 ha. • Current rice yields are low, creating an opportunity for investors ready to introduce latest techniques and inputs. • Rice prices in  Tanzania are consistently higher than the global rice price. Market Opportunity: • Tanzania has one of the fastest growing urban populations in East Africa, rising 4.7% per year; the growing middle class prefers rice over other staples: local rice production cannot keep up with demand, driving imports. • Producers in  Tanzania also have the duty--free access to the rest of the EAC, SADC, and COMESA, where demand and imports are also rising.  Tanzania’...

Investment Opportunities on Sugarcane Cultivation in Tanzania

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Investment Opportunities on Sugarcane Cultivation in Tanzania Aim: To develop modern sugar operations drawing on Tanzania’s natural advantages for sugarcane cultivation, and supply the large domestic and regional sugar markets. Current situation: • All 4 existing sugar estates and mills have been rehabilitated by local and international investors and production has increased very fast since privatization in the early 2000’s, growing from 135,000 tons in 2001 to 300,000 tons sugar in 2011. • As current estates reach peak production and expansion potential, the government has put a high priority on attracting investors to develop new Greenfield sugar projects. • Attesting of the attractiveness of the sector in Tanzania, global sugar industry players already present in Tanzania, Illovo and Tereos, are eager to explore these new opportunities. Market Opportunity: • With a rapidly growing population and rising incomes, the Tanzanian sugar market growth is estimated at 6...