Thabit Jacob, PhDTanzania- DP World Saga: Muzzling of dissenting voices must be condemnedHi there, hope everyone is having/has had a wonderful summer, special greetings to folks from the autonomous ungovernable Republic of…Jul 20, 2023Jul 20, 2023
Thabit Jacob, PhDSurprise cabinet reshuffle and Mulamula’s departure. Samia’s ruthlessness on full display againLots of things normally happen in Tanzania when I take Twitter breaks; this time was no different; it’s been eventful. The biggest was a…Oct 7, 20221Oct 7, 20221
Thabit Jacob, PhDTPDC decision to hire international adviser: A good move or return to Mabeberu?Holla, good people; I hope everyone is doing well. I had a chat last night with my young brother Tito Magoti, as part of our regular catch…Jan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022
Thabit Jacob, PhDLatest mini cabinet reshuffle: Same old faces and a blow to Magufuli loyalistsPresident Samia Suluhu last night announced her long-rumoured mini cabinet reshuffle, appointing a new defence minister and attorney…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
Thabit Jacob, PhDTanzania should account for COVID funds and stop hiding behind the façade of sovereignty.On Thursday 19 November, two African countries rose to the top of the agenda at the European Parliament in Brussels. The parliament’s…Nov 22, 2020Nov 22, 2020
Thabit Jacob, PhDCHADEMA 2020 Election Manifesto: Key Proposals for Mining, Oil and Gas, Energy, and State-Owned…In my previous piece, I discussed ACT-Wazalendo’s election manifesto and key promises made by the party for mining, oil and gas, energy…Sep 29, 2020Sep 29, 2020
Thabit Jacob, PhDStop Demonizing BBC journalistsI would like to thank the BBC for inviting me to analyze Tanzania’s mining reforms for the fourth time last week. Thanks to many of you…Sep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020
Thabit Jacob, PhDACT-Wazalendo 2020 Manifesto: What are their policies on mining, oil and gas, energy, and…The Alliance for Change and Transparency, ACT-Wazalendo, launched its 2020 election manifesto on Monday this week with the slogan…Sep 2, 20202Sep 2, 20202
Thabit Jacob, PhDWhy we should stop watching President Magufuli’s live Coronavirus addressesPresident Magufuli has been criticized both locally and internationally over his poor handling of the coronavirus crisis, the latest…May 3, 20201May 3, 20201