Masauni Urges Regional Cooperation to Protect Lake Tanganyika
The Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Hamad Masauni, has urged member states of the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) to
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Samia Commends Majaliwa for Dodoma Government City project
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has commended former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa for his contribution to overseeing and
Religious Leaders Urged to Prepare Communities for El Niño
Religious leaders in Tanzania have been urged to use their influence within communities to raise awareness about the potential impacts of El Niño rains
Shaka Praises Samia Over Strategic Projects
Kilosa District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka has praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for continuing the implementation of Tanzania’s strategic national development projects, saying her
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project Reaches Full Capacity
Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, has commended Parliament for its contribution to overseeing the implementation of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP),
Tanzania Tightens Mining Licence Oversight
Tanzania’s government has outlined stricter regulatory measures to ensure that mining licence holders comply with legal requirements, protect workers’ safety and maintain environmental standards
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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
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
Iran Rejects Trump’s Talks Claim Amid Asset Deal
Iran has dismissed claims that it is preparing for a new round of negotiations with the United States, insisting that an upcoming visit by its representatives to Doha, Qatar, is focused solely on securing the release of billions of dollars in frozen
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
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).
Rwanda Breaks From Kenyan Fuel Supply Model
Rwanda will introduce a new government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel import system from August 2026, marking a significant shift in East Africa’s energy trade and becoming the latest country to reduce its dependence on Kenyan oil marketers for fuel supplies. According to Business Daily,
East Africa’s $6 Billion Oil Pipeline Nears Finish
East Africa’s ambitious bid to become a major player in the global energy market has moved closer to reality after Tanzania announced that the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is now 86 percent complete, with the first shipment of crude oil
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
Tanzania Opens Landmark Trade Fair To Court Global Investors
Tanzania has officially launched the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), using the landmark anniversary to position itself as a regional investment destination and strengthen its ambition of becoming one of East Africa’s leading commercial and industrial hubs. The golden