Aminex Plc is moving ahead with construction of a key gas pipeline in southern Tanzania, as the company pushes toward first production from the Ntorya gas field in 2026. The pipeline will link the Ntorya field in the Ruvuma Basin to the Madimba gas processing plant, forming a critical piece of infrastructure needed to bring...
Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), faces a defining moment after losing momentum in recent years, with analysts warning the party risks sliding into political irrelevance unless it undergoes urgent internal and strategic changes. The party’s decline has been driven by a combination of internal divisions, leadership crises, and external political...
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to expand value addition in critical minerals, positioning the sector as a key driver of industrial growth and export earnings. Officials say the strategy aims to shift the country away from exporting raw minerals toward local processing, refining, and manufacturing, allowing Tanzania to capture more value from its natural resources. The...
Plans to build a major oil refinery in Tanga are being positioned as a strategic move to shield East Africa from global energy disruptions, as the region looks to reduce its heavy reliance on imported fuel. East African countries currently import most of their refined petroleum products, leaving them exposed to price volatility and supply...
Standard Chartered Plc is set to arrange a $2.2 billion financing package for Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), in a deal that signals renewed momentum for one of East Africa’s largest infrastructure projects. The loan—backed by export credit agencies—is expected to be signed in Dodoma and will fund the third and fourth phases of...
Uamuzi wa Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita inayoongozwa na Mhe Rais Dkt Samia Suluhu Hassan kuwa na meli ya kwanza ya uvuvi wa bahari kuu inayomilikiwa na serikali kupitia Shirika la Maendeleo ya Uvuvi nchini (Tanzania Fisheries Corporation – TAFICO) ni hatua ya kimkakati inayobeba sura mpya ya uchumi wa Tanzania. Hatua hii, ikienda sambamba...
Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki anayeshughulikia masuala ya Afrika Mashariki, Mhe. James Millya (Mb.), amemwakilisha Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan katika sherehe za Maadhimisho ya Miaka 40 ya Utawala wa Mfalme Mswati III zilizofanyika katika Uwanja wa Taifa wa Somhlolo uliopo Ezulwini,...
Tanzania is preparing to introduce a specialised medication for treating alcohol addiction in public hospitals, marking a shift toward expanding mental health and substance abuse services nationwide. Health authorities say the drug—already used in other countries to support recovery from alcohol dependence—will be integrated into public healthcare facilities to improve access to treatment for patients...
Tanzania has signalled plans to strengthen regulation of firearms, targeting tighter controls on both the importation and use of weapons as part of efforts to enhance national security. Officials say the measures will focus on improving oversight of licensing systems, monitoring the movement of firearms, and ensuring stricter enforcement of existing laws governing civilian possession...
Africa’s richest businessman Aliko Dangote has signalled plans to lead the development of a major oil refinery in Tanzania, as East African nations push to reduce reliance on imported fuel. The proposed refinery is expected to be located in Tanga, with regional partners including Kenya and Uganda involved in discussions. The project is designed to...