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22/05/2026

ARC not resting easy with high hurdles to overcome

The on-going P**a USD 195 million suit against Patrice Motsepe’s of African Rainbow Capital has entered the final stage as P**a’s final witness testified on Monday this week in its cross examination of P**a’s witnesses.

The suit at the High Court of Tanzania (Commercial Division) under, Judge Frank Mirindo, ARC pushed on two points that the firm is not party of the agreement signed between P**a and its sister company African Rainbow Minerals.

ARC maintains the two are separate companies that operate independently of each other and . other line of argument is that the suit should be tried in South Africa and not Tanzania. The logic being that the Agreement between P**a and ARM is subject to South Africa law.

The hurdles that ARC has to overcome are high. ARC’s argument is the parties named as defendants in the suit are separate companies that operate independently.

P**a’s claim is that even though they are separate companies, legally; in this case they did not operate independently of each other. ARC invested in Evolution. Evolution owns the competing graphite project.

This investment constituted the breach of the non-compete clause. The evidence that supports P**a’s argument is a filing to the Australian Stock Exchange by ARC’s subsidiary Evolution.

Evolution owns the competing project in Ruangwa. In the filing to the Australian Stock Exchange Evolution indicated that not only does ARC and Motsepe hold a relevant interest in the project competing with P**a’s project in Ruangwa, they also stated that Patrice Motsepe has a controlling interest in all of the entities named in the suit.

The second hurdle that ARC has to overcome is the argument that the suit should be tried in a South African court. The mining project protected by the non-compete clause is P**a’s graphite project in Ruangwa. The company holding the license is P**a Graphite Partners, a Tanzanian company.

27/04/2026

DAR ES SALAAM; A landmark lawsuit involving two major players in the graphite mining sector, P**a and African Rainbow Capital (ARC), is set to resume in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, despite a recent ruling by a South African High Court in Johannesburg in favor of ARC.

The case, which has drawn significant attention world-wide, concerns a $195 million dispute centered o the violation of a noncompete clause in a Confidentiality Agreement between two graphite mining projects in Tanzania.

It pits P**a Group and its Tanzanian subsidiary P**a Graphite Partners, in which Tanzanians have a 50 percent stake, against South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe and his affiliated companies, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), African Rainbow Capital (ARC), and London-based investment firm ARCH.

Patrice Motsepe, ARM, and ARCH did not appear in Court and are facing a default judgement.

The allegations are straightforward: Motsepe’s ARM signed a non-compete and confidentiality agreement with the P**a Group regarding a graphite project in Tanzania.

ARM received confidential geological data, and subsequently channeled an investment through a sister company into a rival graphite project on adjacent to P**a’s project.

Last week, on Tuesday, the High Court of Tanzania (Commercial Division), presided over by Judge Frank Mirindo, ordered both parties to submit expert witness statements by April 28 of this month to address the jurisdiction issue raised by the South Africa ruling.

This paves the way for the main case to proceed. The Tanzanian court has stated that the matter will be heard "post haste," with proceedings expected to continue this week.

The expert witness statements will address the issue of whether Tanzania or South Africa has jurisdiction over mining assets in Tanzania due to a ruling in South Africa.

01/02/2026

ITRACOM Fertilizers Limited Plans Expansion into Improved Seed Production

DODOMA: FARMERS cultivating beans, paddy, and maize are set to benefit from increased seed variety options, following plans by ITRACOM Fertilizers Limited to venture into the production of improved kernels for these key cash crops.

The company is currently working to secure substantial land in the Southern Highlands Zone to establish extensive seed production estates.

The move, welcomed as a potential boost for Tanzania's maize, paddy bean and legume sub- sectors, said the ITRACOM’s Director of Business Development and Marketing, Ms. Claudia Kimako.

This expansion into seed production builds on the company's established success in producing and distributing organomineral fertilizers to farmers across all 26 mainland regions.

"The vision is to better position local farmers to access sufficient, high-quality seeds to boost their production and productivity," Ms. Kimako stated.

She explained that the planned project for improved kernel production will be implemented in close professional collaboration with key authorities, including the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) and the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI).

Headquartered on a 46-acre site in Nala, on the outskirts of the capital Dodoma, ITRACOM manufactures fertilizers that address soil fertility challenges across East Africa.

The company currently operates 156 storage towers nationwide, along with several mini-production plants.

During the 2024/25 season, ITRACOM produced over 800,000 metric tons of fertilizer as part of its efforts to enhance the performance of Tanzania's vital agricultural sector.

“Our fertilizers have become the preferred choice for farmers nationwide due to their quality, blending natural nutrients with chemical components, all at affordable prices,” said Ms. Kimako.

Since 2023, the company has exported fertilizers to Kenya, Burundi, and Uganda, with negotiations underway to expand exports to Malawi and other African nations.

ITRACOM's Deputy Managing Director, Dr. Joel Meliyo, noted that prior to commencing production, the company conducted extensive research, dissemination, and performance evaluations to ensure its fertilizers meet required standards.

“These initiatives were carried out in collaboration with key agricultural experts from TARI, the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA), universities, seed companies, and district councils,” he said.

Dr. Meliyo emphasized the importance of educating farmers on the benefits of fertilizer use for improving productivity. He also urged the government to continue developing supportive funding programs for local fertilizer manufacturers to help meet national annual demand.

“It would also be prudent for the government to consider reducing fertilizer imports to allow local factories to thrive,” he added.

Organomineral fertilizers combine organic matter, such as cow dung, and locally available rocks like phosphate with mineral nutrients from sources including Urea and Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), offering balanced nutrition to enhance crop yield.

31/01/2026

PSPTB Releases December 2025 Exam Results, Issues Warning Against Cheating

DODOMA: A total of 595 candidates have passed the 32nd professional examinations administered by the Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technical Board (PSPTB).

The successful candidates represent 48.7 percent of those who sat for the crucial exams held on December 1, 2025.

Announcing the long-awaited results over the weekend, PSPTB Executive Director Mr. Godfred Mbanyi revealed that out of 1,291 registered candidates, 1,223 took the exams, while 68 were absent for various reasons.

He reported that of those who sat for the tests, 595 candidates (48.7 percent) passed, while 589 (48.2 percent) will be required to take supplementary examinations.

"A total of 39 candidates, equivalent to 3.2 percent, failed all subjects at their respective levels and must restart their studies," he stated.

Mr. Mbanyi also disclosed that the Board nullified the results of two candidates at the CPSP level after they were found in possession of unauthorized materials suspected to be intended for cheating.

“These individuals entered the examination rooms with prohibited materials. The Board has directed the Registration and Disciplinary Committee to handle their cases in accordance with established regulations,” he said.

He confirmed that the candidates’ results have been withheld pending a hearing before the committee, in line with their right to be heard.

The Executive Director issued a strong warning to all candidates, urging strict adherence to examination rules and ethics.

“PSPTB will not hesitate to take stern measures to preserve the integrity of the procurement and supplies profession,” he emphasized.

He outlined penalties for malpractice, which may include cancellation of results, suspension for up to three examination sessions, fines, or even imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offence.

“This profession oversees procurement processes in both the public and private sectors. Dishonesty during examinations raises serious concerns about the quality of professionals we are training,” Mr. Mbanyi added.

He further encouraged graduates to register confidently for the Board’s professional examinations and called on parents, sponsors, and employers to support candidates by covering preparation and examination fees.

Such support, he noted, would help increase the number of qualified procurement and supplies professionals in the country.

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