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Taxonomy: Implementing Jurisdiction - United Republic of Tanzania


United Republic of Tanzania: Temporary removal of food export ban

Measure #1886 | Published 29 Oct 2010 | Inception 7 Oct 2010 ▲

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On 7 October 2010, the government of Tanzania anounced the removal of an export ban on designated food products. According to conistent press reports, restrictions on the commercial export of maize grain and flour have been eased.

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EAC: Remission of duties on certain imports

Measure #1841 | Published 19 Oct 2010 | Inception 1 Jul 2010 ▲

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With Legal Notice No. EAC/12/2010, the members of the East African Community have revised import duties on a range of items.   Starting 1 July 2010, the following changes took effect:

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United Republic of Tanzania: Ban on exports of raw tanzanite gemstone

Measure #1535 | Published 15 Jun 2010 | Inception 2 Apr 2010 ▲

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The United Republic of Tanzania has banned the export of raw tanzanite gemstone to encourage the development of the local processing industry.  

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EAC: Abolishment of work permit requirements for citizens of member states

Measure #1516 | Published 9 Jun 2010 | Inception 1 Jul 2010 ▲

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The East African Community (EAC)  has abolished work permit requirements for citizens of its member states; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

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United Republic of Tanzania: New mining bill passed

Measure #1294 | Published 20 Apr 2010 | Inception 23 Apr 2010 ▲

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The parliament of Tanzania passed a new mining bill on 23 April 2010. Revision of the existing law is because of agitations about the contribution of the mining sector to the economy.

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United Republic of Tanzania: Mandatory listing of mobile phone companies

Measure #1138 | Published 8 Feb 2010 | Inception 1 Feb 2009 ▲

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The parliament of Tanzania has passed the Electronic and Postal Communications Bill 2009, making it mandatory for all mobile phone companies in the country to list on the Dar es Salaam stock exchange in the next three years.

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East African Community: Changes in Customs Management Act

Measure #0390 | Published 19 Aug 2009 | Inception 1 Jul 2009 ▲

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At the EAC ministers for finance pre budget consultation meeting held in Kenya on 20th May 2009, proposals from Tanzania for the amendment of the Common External Tariff rates were discussed with Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

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United Republic of Tanzania: Budget Changes

Measure #0373 | Published 17 Aug 2009 | Inception 1 Jul 2009 ▲

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In the 2009/10 budget statement read on 11June 2009, the following amendments that have potential implications for international commerce were proposed:

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