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Parliament Endorses Sh291.5 Billion Development Budget

The Parliament of Tanzania has approved a TSh291.5 billion budget for the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, marking a significant step toward boosting the country’s digital infrastructure and public service efficiency. The budget endorsement came during the 19th parliamentary session held

May 17, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

MP Urges Independent Oversight of Mobile Data Usage

A growing number of Tanzanians are raising the alarm over unexplained mobile data depletion, and now a national lawmaker is calling for change. Pauline Gekul, the Member of Parliament for Babati Town, has urged the government to establish an independent body to

May 17, 2025

Politics·World

Russia, Ukraine Agree To Major Prisoner Exchange

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement during peace talks in Istanbul to exchange 1,000 prisoners from each side — one of the largest such agreements since the beginning of the war. The negotiations concluded on a constructive note, with both parties

May 16, 2025

Business·Politics·World

Tanzania, Finland Strengthen Trade and Development Ties

Tanzania and Finland have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties, focusing on expanded trade, investment, and sustainable development cooperation. This came during the Tanzania–Finland Trade and Investment Forum, held in Dar es Salaam, which brought together policymakers and private-sector stakeholders from both countries.

May 16, 2025

Politics·World

Finland, UNDP Back Youth Forestry Project

A bold new initiative aimed at empowering Tanzanian youth and promoting sustainable forest use has been launched in Dar es Salaam, with the backing of the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). President Alexander Stubb of Finland, who

May 16, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Tanzania Advances Plans for National Satellite

Tanzania is making bold steps into the space age, with plans now underway to develop the country’s first national satellite. The initiative, championed by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, is being positioned as a key milestone in boosting the nation’s

May 16, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Tanzania Sets Record Budget for Transport

The government of Tanzania has unveiled a comprehensive budget proposal worth TSh2.746 trillion (approximately $1.1 billion USD) for the Ministry of Transport in the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting an ambitious national push to transform infrastructure and promote regional trade integration. Presenting the

May 15, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Sets Sights on Industrial Expansion

Tanzania’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled a strategic budget of TSh135.8 billion (approximately USD 52 million) for the 2025/26 fiscal year, focusing on boosting local industrial capacity and reducing dependence on imports. The announcement was made by Dr. Selemani Jafo,

May 15, 2025

Politics·World

Putin Skips Turkey Peace Talks, Delegation Sent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opted not to attend upcoming peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, Turkey, signaling continued tension in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Instead, the Kremlin announced that a Russian delegation will represent

May 15, 2025

Opportunities·Politics·World

Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire Deepen Bilateral Partnership

Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with renewed focus on trade, agriculture, technology, and sports. This follows a strategic meeting between Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, held

May 15, 2025

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