Recent News

Recent News

Outstanding Tanzanian Entrepreneurs to be Recognised

Moses MnzavaMoses Mnzava

EASB and Ernst & Young in association with Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC), Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing are organizing the first ever Tanzania Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (TEYA Awards).

The process for nomination and identifying prospective recipients of these awards is expected to commence on 29th March 2011 and the climax of process which will feature a televised dinner gala and award ceremony, scheduled for November 2011......... Read More

Entrepreneurship Lecture Series Launch Scheduled for 2nd May

Clark EASB is very pleased to announce the inauguration of the EASB Entrepreneurship Lecture Series. The Lecture Series will consist of 12 lectures over the next 6 months commencing with the opening lecture 2 May 2011. The opening lecture will feature Joseph Kusaga, CEO of Clouds Entertainment and Juhayna Kusaga, CEO of Primetime Productions. The lecture will take place at the Kempinski Kilimanjaro Hotel and start with mingling and networking at 6:30  PM and the commencement of the program at 7:00 PM.

Joseph Kusaga is one of the most successful and interesting entrepreneurs in Tanzania and his entrepreneurial experience is a classic textbook story of challenges, hard work, timing, perseverance and passion. His wife and business partner, Juhayna, is a MBA, mother of two and CEO of one Clouds Entertainment’s major profit centers. You are guaranteed to be enriched, motivated and entertained.

Other lectures in the series will include speakers such as:

  • Janet Kiwia, CEO, World Jet Travel & Tour Services
  • Paul Mashauri, President, East African Speakers Bureau
  • Maryanne Massawe, Senior Manager, Ernst & Young
  • Mohammed Dewji, CEO, Mohammed Enterprises
  • Kelvin Twissa, Marketing Manager, Brand & Communication, Airtel
  • Mihayo Wilmore, CEO, UhuruOne
  • Natalino Mwenda, CEO, Raspak
  • Paul Kihwelo, Professor, OUT Law School
  • Gideon Mandara, Social Entrepreneur
  • Ann Kihengu, Director, Prian Limited
  • Mejah Frederick Mbuya, CEO, Afri Roots
  • Rueben Mwaikinda , Partner, Lloyd Advocates
  • Lotus Menezes, Advocate, Ako Law

The Lectures Series is by invitation and there is no fee for attendance. You, your clients and colleagues are encouraged and invited to attend. In order to accept you and your clients and colleagues must RSVP via Email to Jill Muro (jill.muro@eastafricaspeakers.net) with a copy Clark Arrington (clarkarrington@hotmail.com). You will then receive a formal invitation by Email.

We are very excited about the Lecture Series and extremely appreciative to our co-sponsors:

USAID

UhuruOne

Kempinski Kilimanjaro Hotel

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The 2nd Annual ICT Summit Tanzania Scheduled for October 2011

ICT Summit

The 2nd Annual ICT Summit Tanzania is scheduled for October 2010. This is the leading platform for information sharing and debate regarding the utilization and impact of ICT in furthering the development goals of Tanzania. Read more...

NHC's weekly TV Program "Maisha Ni Nyumba" to be broadcasted on TBC1, STAR TV and Channel Ten

NehemiaNehemia Kyando Mchechu, Director General, NHC

MAISHA NI NYUMBA is a newly TV program to be broadcasted on weekly basis by Tanzania's most favorite TV channels including TBC1, STAR TV and Channel Ten. The program which is part of National Housing Corporation's communication strategy to reach out to various stakeholders, clients and the general public will feature in exclusive interviews, featuted stories and news related to the housing sector in Tanzania and the world at large. The program will be aired on STAR TV every monday from 8:30-9:00 PM as well as TBC1 and Channel TEN from 9:30-10:00 PM on wednesday and friday respectively.

This week's program will feature in an interview with Nehemia Kyando Mchechu, Director General, NHC. This program is being produced by 24 Hrs Print & Media Technologies Ltd which is a member of EASB. For feedback and comments please do not hesitate to write to us through info@printmediatz.com or deus@eastafricaspeakers.net

EASB to manage the World Tourism Day celebrations in Tanzania 27 September-1st October 2011

WTD27th of September is an internationaly recognised World Tourism Day. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The event seeks to address global challenges outlined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and to highlight the contribution the tourism industry can make in reaching these goals.

In commemorating the World Tourism Day in Tanzania, the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources in association with various stakeholders including the Tourism Confederation of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Executive Tourism Board (DTEB), the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) through the Cluster Competitiveness Program (CCP), Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) and Office of the Regional Comissioner are organising various activities with an intent to promote domestic tourism along the swahili coast of Dar es Salaam.

These activities will include a press conference by the Minister of Tourism and Natural Resources on 27th of September 2011, exhibitions, city tours, awareness campaigns,  round table discussions, dinner gala and the floating activity scheduled for 30th september and 1st october 2011. EASB is the consultant and project manager to this year celebrations. For more details please email mashauri@eastafricaspeakers.net or christabella@eastafricaspeakers.net or call + 255 22 2700051