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Zawya
14-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tanzania's inflation rises slightly on higher food prices
Tanzania has recorded a slight increase in headline inflation, driven primarily by rising food prices. According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the inflation rate rose to 3.2 percent in February 2025, from 3.1 percent in January. NBS figures released this week show that the prices of key staples saw notable increases – rice rose by 3.8 percent, finger millet grains by 10.1 percent, maize grains by 1.8 percent, sorghum flour by 4.0 percent, maize flour by 2.6 percent, and fresh beef by 0.8 percent. The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.6 percent between January and February, further highlighting inflationary pressures. Other food products that saw price increases include cooking oil (2.4 percent), fruits (2.6 percent), groundnuts (4.9 percent), vegetables (1.3 percent), potatoes (2.5 percent), sweet potatoes (2.9 percent), dried beans (3.5 percent), dried lentils (2.0 percent), cowpeas (3.7 percent), and cassava flour (1.4 percent). The rise in food prices has partly been attributed to increased demand ahead of the start of the month of Ramadan, during which food consumption patterns shift due to daily fasting, evening feasts, and food donations to the underprivileged. In response, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged traders to avoid unjustified price increase during the fasting period in March. Fuel price increases Inflationary pressures have also been felt in the energy sector. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) released new fuel price caps for March, showing a significant increase in the cost of petrol, diesel, and kerosene. Petrol prices in Dar es Salaam rose to Tsh2,996 ($1.03) per litre, up from Tsh2,820 ($0.97) in February, marking a 6.27 percent increase. Diesel is priced at Tsh2,885 ($0.99) per litre, up from Tsh2,703 ($0.93), a 6.73 percent rise. Kerosene saw the sharpest increase, now retailing at Tsh3,036 ($1.05) per litre, compared to Tsh2,710 ($0.94) last month, a 12.02 percent surge. Ewura's Director General, James Mwainyekule, attributed the price increases to global fuel market trends and currency fluctuations. © Copyright 2022 Nation Media Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab News
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia honors winners of Tanzania Qur'an contest
RIYADH: The 33rd Tanzania International Holy Qur'an Award competition, which featured 25 contenders from 25 countries, ended on Sunday. The event, under the patronage of Saudi Arabia represented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, took place at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, Saudi Islamic Ministry Undersecretary Sheikh Awad Al-Anazi, Saudi Ambassador to Tanzania Yahya bin Ahmed Okeish and ambassadors from Gulf, Arab and Islamic nations attended the closing ceremony. Speaking on behalf of Islamic Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Al-Anazi emphasized Saudi Arabia's dedication to serving the Holy Qur'an and supporting Muslims worldwide. 'Our presence today at the crowning ceremony of the winners of the Tanzania International Qur'an Award competition is an extension of the Kingdom's journey and its blessed efforts in serving the Qur'an and Muslims, under the care and support of its leadership,' he said. The jury selected the top 10 winners, with this year's competition distinguished by participants' exceptional mastery of Qur'anic memorization and recitation. Tanzania's Grand Mufti and Supreme Islamic Council chairman Sheikh Abubakar Zubeir bin Ali praised the Kingdom's role in sponsoring such events. He commended the level of competition, emphasizing its mission to highlight exceptional young talent in Qur'anic memorization. Finalists expressed their gratitude for Saudi Arabia's unwavering support for the Holy Qur'an and its memorizers. The competition inspires young people to memorize the Qur'an, promote Islamic values of tolerance, and honor those dedicated to preserving the holy book.
