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Minister Urges Local Investment in DART Expansion

The Minister of State in the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), Mohamed Mchengerwa, has directed the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART) to prioritize local investors in the procurement of new buses. This directive comes with a firm deadline
September 3, 2024

Minister Kombo Arrives in China for FOCAC Summit

Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, arrived in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on September 2, 2024. He is set to participate in the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Forum
September 3, 2024

Tourism Surge Threatens Serengeti Migration

The iconic wildebeest migration through Serengeti National Park faces escalating threats due to a rapid increase in tourism. This extraordinary migration, the largest of its kind worldwide, sees nearly two million wildebeest crossing the Serengeti and Maasai Mara Reserve annually in search
August 31, 2024

OACPS Conference to Enhance Fishing Sector

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to open a significant ministerial conference on September 11, uniting over 70 ministers from African, Caribbean, and Pacific (OACPS) member states. The event will focus on advancing the blue economy and strengthening the fishing industry. At
August 31, 2024

Tanzania’s President Urges Public Sector Accountability

Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has called on senior executives of public institutions and agencies to provide honest assessments, particularly when advising on investments in potentially non-profitable areas. Speaking at a working session for board chairpersons and chief executives of public institutions
August 29, 2024

Tanzania Receives TAZAMA Pipeline Dividend

The Government of Tanzania has received a substantial dividend of TSh 4.35 billion from the Tanzania-Zambia Pipeline Company (TAZAMA), marking the first such payment since 2019. This milestone, celebrated in Dar es Salaam, is closely tied to the recent visit of President
August 27, 2024

Kenyan Traders Oppose New Import Levies

Kenyan traders are protesting the government’s decision to impose new levies on cereals, legumes, herbs, and tubers, arguing that these measures violate regional trade agreements. According to the new policy enacted by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), a 2% levy will
August 23, 2024

TRA Strengthens Collaboration to Address Taxpayer Concerns

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding high standards of professionalism and fairness in tax enforcement, while also addressing the grievances of taxpayers, particularly concerning the issuance of agency notices. This assurance was given by TRA Commissioner General
August 23, 2024

Tanzania Bolsters Strategic Partnership with China

Tanzania is intensifying its collaboration with China in the realms of industrialization, agriculture, and the blue economy as the country gears up for its post-2025 development vision. This strategic direction was emphasized by Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, the Minister of State in the
August 23, 2024
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