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Tanzania Seizes Sh4.9 Billion Smuggled Minerals Nationwide

 Tanzania has intensified its fight against illegal mineral trade after authorities seized minerals worth nearly Sh4.9 billion in a series of anti-smuggling operations carried out across the country over the past year, underscoring the government’s determination to protect national mineral resources and
July 13, 2026

Tanzania, Mozambique Push Africa’s Economic Liberation

Tanzania and Mozambique have called on African nations to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, urging the continent to pursue economic liberation through industrialisation, regional trade and investment, arguing that political independence alone is no longer sufficient to secure
July 4, 2026

Tundu Lissu Returns To Court In Treason Trial

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared before the High Court in Dar es Salaam on treason-related charges on Monday, remaining calm and composed as legal proceedings continued in one of the country’s most closely watched political cases. Lissu, who serves as chairman
July 3, 2026

Samia Vows Crackdown On Misuse Of Public Funds

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged tougher action against negligence and the misuse of public funds, warning that her government will hold public institutions and officials accountable wherever financial mismanagement is identified. Speaking during the annual Dividend Day ceremony at the State
July 1, 2026

Tanzanian MP Calls For Unity Amid Global Uncertainty

Tanzanian lawmaker Esther Bulaya has called on citizens to reject actions that could undermine the country’s peace and stability, saying national unity remains essential as Tanzania navigates growing global economic uncertainty. Speaking on June 29, 2026, during a meeting with members and
June 30, 2026

Tanzania State Investments Deliver Record Treasury Windfall

Tanzania’s government has received a record Sh1.32 trillion (about US$510 million) in dividends and other investment returns from state-owned enterprises and companies in which it holds minority shareholdings, highlighting the growing contribution of public investments to the country’s finances. The figure, announced
June 30, 2026

Heavy Security Blankets Dar Ahead Of Protests

Tanzanian security authorities have significantly increased police deployments across Dar es Salaam as the country prepares for a potentially sensitive period marked by online calls for demonstrations and heightened security concerns ahead of the annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba).
June 30, 2026

Former Tanzania Tax Official Jailed 20 Years Over Ivory

A Tanzanian court has sentenced a former senior tax official to 20 years in prison after convicting him of illegally possessing and transporting government-protected wildlife trophies in a case that underscores the country’s continued crackdown on wildlife trafficking. The Resident Magistrate’s Court
June 30, 2026

Tanzania Mobilizes Against Regional Ebola Threat

Tanzania has stepped up its preparedness against the threat of Ebola by training more than 100 frontline healthcare workers in Dar es Salaam, as health authorities strengthen the country’s capacity to detect and respond rapidly to any potential outbreak in the region.
June 29, 2026

Tanzania’s Tax Revolution Reaches 8.4 Million

Tanzania has transformed its tax administration over the past three decades, expanding the number of registered taxpayers from just 75 at the establishment of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in 1996 to 8.4 million today, a milestone that reflects the country’s growing
June 29, 2026