Africa-Press – Tanzania. President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivered on Friday her New Year 2022 Nation address at the State House in Dar es Salaam and here are some of the highlights.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The country has recorded the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant and countrymen must continue to take all necessary precautions.
Inflation
Tanzania Inflations continue to be below 5 percent and in 2021 it reached as high as 4.1 per cent. The inflation rate was fueled by the coronavirus pandemic as well as high price of petroleum products at the international market. Nonetheless, the implementation of 1.3trn/- IMF-funded projects also skyrocketed construction material prices across the country’s local market.
Peace and Security
The country continues to maintain peace and harmony. I thank Tanzanians for upholding peace and togetherness.
Foreign Currency
Currently, the country has maintained a stable account of more than a 6.25billion US dollars.
Census
2022 is the year for the national population census and I urge every individual to play part to ensure the exercise is conducted effectively.
Tourism
President Samia acknowledged that the tourism sector was severely hit by the pandemic which now is on its fourth wave. Even though, she announced that the number of tourist arrivals in the country increased by 779,133 to reach a 1.400million in 2021.
Trade and Relations
The state made adjustments in its policies and tax regime that also increase the volume of investments from 186 in the year before to 237 businesses in 2021 which were worth over 414million US dollars
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