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Oryx Energies, Kidoti Foundation partner to promote clean cooking through salonists
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (407+ words) Oryx Energies Tanzania and the Kidoti Foundation have launched an innovative three-year partnership that recruits salon professionals as ambassadors for clean cooking energy, leveraging their daily interactions with hundreds of customers to drive behavioral change across the country. The collaboration…...
From school uniforms to fashion success
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (672+ words) Tanzania Insight From school uniforms to fashion success Esther Kelvin's path to building a successful fashion business began with a simple act of dissatisfaction during her first year of secondary school. Today, she runs Essy Fashion, a growing brand in…...
Over 500 Arusha residents embrace yoga ahead of global wellness celebration
1+ week, 2+ day ago (358+ words) More than 500 residents from Arusha City and its surrounding areas participated in a large-scale yoga and meditation event on Sunday, signaling the growing acceptance of the ancient wellness discipline in Tanzania as the country prepares to mark the 12th International Day…...
Government Increases Taxes on Nail Dryers for Salons
1+ week, 6+ day ago (358+ words) The Tanzanian government has introduced new tax measures on nail dryers, a move that is expected to affect beauty salons and personal grooming businesses across the country. Nail drying machines, which have become essential equipment in modern beauty parlors and…...
New Taxes Imposed on Hair Extensions Wigs and Beauty Products
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (254+ words) The Kenyan government has introduced new tax measures targeting a range of consumer products including sanitary towels, cooking oil, and cosmetic items, marking a significant shift in the country's fiscal policy that is expected to affect household budgets and business…...
Beauty products face higher excise duty of up to 15%
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (427+ words) Tanzania's government has unveiled new excise duty measures targeting beauty and nail care products in its 2026/2027 budget proposal, citing health concerns and revenue generation as key drivers behind the policy changes. The move will introduce a new tax on UV…...
The timeless appeal of Ankara coats
4+ week, 1+ day ago (504+ words) Tanzania Insight The timeless appeal of Ankara coats Ankara coats are emerging as a powerful fashion trend across Africa, transforming traditional fabric into bold, contemporary outerwear that allows modern African women to express cultural pride while making striking style statements....
Dar Fashion Designer sees peace as a key to entrepreneurs" creativity "
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) Tanzanian designer Agusta Masaki credits the nation's peaceful environment as a fundamental driver of creative and entrepreneurial success in the country's growing fashion industry, highlighting how political stability translates to economic and artistic opportunity. In Tanzania's vibrant fashion scene, peace…...