John Magufuli

The New Guard
Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Tanzania
As elections approach, embassies wary of return of surprise tax demands

The diplomatic community in Tanzania has taken up the issue of unannounced tax audits, which hit companies during the last local elections. Yet the tax commission appointed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, which was supposed to clarify the legal position, has been slow to deliver its conclusions.

Tanzania
Arbitration dispute for $500m starts between Tanzania and Mauritian firm Aqua Power

Aqua Power and Catalysis Capital have accused the Tanzanian authorities of blocking the operations of a gas-fired power station built in 2016 by their local subsidiary.

Tanzania
Gemen and CHICO land World Bank bridge contracts

The World Bank is still making substantial payments to construction firms as part of the $550m Tanzania Transport Integration Project.

Tanzania
African human rights court slams Dodoma's record again

The continental court has found the Tanzanian state guilty of several violations of defendants' fundamental rights during their trials.

Tanzania
Appointment of new energy minister may speed up Equinor and Shell gas projects

Tanzania's new energy minister, Doto Biteko, will work directly with officials at the president's office. This change is likely to accelerate decision-making on gas projects in the country, which are being driven by two companies.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Egypt, Nigeria

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory Coast Régis Bamba, the e-banking whizzkid with big plans

Tanzania Bravious Kahyoza, outspoken rising economist star

Egypt Ahmed Tantawi's bold but implausible presidential bid

Nigeria Rabiu Olowo, finance guru