A total of 1,051 top-performing Form Six graduates will benefit from this year’s Samia Scholarship Programme, nearly doubling last year’s 650 recipients. All students with disabilities who scored Division One have secured scholarships, affirming the programme’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Education Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda announced the expansion in Dodoma, emphasizing that the scholarships target...
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Kwala Dry Port set to transform Tanzania’s trade and logistics
President Samia Suluhu Hassan will officially launch the Kwala Dry Port on July 31 in the Coast Region, a development hailed by experts as a major boost to Tanzania’s logistics and regional trade. Economists and industry stakeholders say the port will cut haulage costs, ease congestion at the Dar es Salaam Port, and enhance cargo...
Tanzania leads Africa in pulse exports, but Egypt earns more
Tanzania has emerged as Africa’s top exporter of pulses by volume, shipping 590,399 tonnes in 2024—up from 447,943 tonnes in 2023—and ranking eighth globally. However, it lags behind Egypt in export earnings. Despite exporting less—411,365 tonnes—Egypt earned $491.4 million, over $100 million more than Tanzania’s $376.9 million. The gap is largely due to Egypt’s focus...
Tanzania’s AFCON Stadium hits major milestone ahead of schedule
Deputy Minister for Information, Culture and Sports, Hamis Mwinjuma, has praised China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) for completing the first phase of the Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium in Arusha 20 days ahead of schedule. During a visit to the site over the weekend, Mwinjuma highlighted the stadium as a symbol of strong Tanzania–China relations....
Tanzania invests TSh 12 billion to expand secondary education infrastructure in Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora
The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has invested nearly TSh 12 billion in the construction and completion of new secondary schools in the regions of Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora under the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program (SEQUIP). This initiative reflects the government’s strong commitment to strengthening education infrastructure, expanding access to quality and inclusive...
President Samia orders legal reforms to propel Tanzania’s Vision 2050
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Law Reform Commission, in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office, to begin drafting legal reforms to support the successful implementation of Tanzania’s newly launched National Development Vision 2050. Speaking at the official launch ceremony held in Dodoma, President Samia underscored the importance of a strong legal and policy...
Mo Dewji reaffirms commitment to making Simba Africa’s top club
Honorary President of Simba SC, Mohammed “Mo” Dewji, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the club into one of Africa’s best. Speaking via video from Dar es Salaam, Mo said he has invested over TSh 87 billion in Simba since 2017. Despite last season’s challenges, he highlighted the club’s historic achievements, including two CAF finals...
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya announces bid for eighth term
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, currently the world’s oldest head of state at 92, has announced his intention to seek re-election in October, aiming to extend his 43-year rule. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face,” Biya stated in a message posted on X. He said the...
Tanzania receives modern equipment from UNDP to boost anti-poaching and wildlife protection efforts
Tanzania has received state-of-the-art equipment valued at TSh 240 million to strengthen its efforts in combating poaching and managing human-wildlife conflicts. The support comes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Project. The handover ceremony took place today in Dodoma, where the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador...
Tanzania urges AU to use G20 Summit to advance Africa’s priorities
Tanzania has called on the African Union (AU) to fully utilize South Africa’s upcoming G20 Summit hosting in 2025 to push Africa’s key interests globally. Speaking at the 47th AU Executive Council session in Equatorial Guinea, Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo urged the AU to focus on issues like fair access to development...