Food vendors in Tanzania are expected to gain from a new government initiative aimed at improving their working conditions and integrating them more effectively into the formal economy. The plan, introduced under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, focuses on upgrading infrastructure, including designated vending areas and improved market facilities. Officials say the move is designed to...
A growing debate over the direction of Tanzania’s opposition has placed Chadema, the country’s largest opposition party, at the centre of an increasingly fragmented political landscape. In recent months, political stakeholders have raised concerns that opposition parties appear more focused on contesting each other than challenging the ruling establishment. At the heart of the debate...
The plan prioritises strengthening power generation, transmission and distribution systems, alongside ensuring a steady supply of petroleum products across the country. Officials say the approach is aimed at improving energy security while supporting key sectors such as industry, transport and agriculture. Tanzania has placed fuel stability and reliable electricity supply at the centre of its...
Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have renewed efforts to deepen economic cooperation, in a move aimed at boosting trade, investment and private sector activity between the two countries. Officials say the initiative seeks to reduce barriers to commerce, improve market access and strengthen supply chains, as both countries position themselves as key...
A commission investigating violence linked to Tanzania’s October 29 elections is expected to submit its final report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 23, 2026. The inquiry, led by retired Chief Justice Chande Othman, says it is in the final stages of compiling and translating its findings into English ahead of submission. The commission...
Tanzania has recorded a milestone in its healthcare sector after producing its first specialist in paediatric digestive system diseases, according to local media reports. Dr Livin Mumburi has become the country’s first expert focused on disorders affecting the digestive system in children, a field that has long faced a shortage of specialised professionals. Health experts...
Tanzania has unveiled investment opportunities worth more than 334 trillion shillings ($130bn) for the private sector, as part of an ambitious plan to accelerate economic growth over the next five years. Speaking to business leaders in Dar es Salaam, Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Exaud Kigahe Kafulila, said the government’s upcoming National Five-Year Development...
Improvements to infrastructure and the involvement of private operators in managing some berths at the Port of Dar es Salaam have led to significant gains in trade and regional transport, according to official figures. Total cargo handled at the port has risen by 14%, increasing from 14.8 million tonnes to 16.9 million tonnes. Container traffic...
Tanzanian scientists are increasingly turning to gene-based technologies in the fight against malaria, signalling a shift towards more advanced, home-grown solutions to one of the country’s most persistent public health challenges. The approach centres on what researchers describe as gene-drive technology—a method that allows specific genetic traits to spread rapidly through mosquito populations. The goal...
When Alphonce Simbu surged to a second-place finish at the Boston Marathon, the result spoke of an athlete at the peak of his powers. His national record time of 2:02:47 was not just fast—it was historic, setting a new benchmark for Tanzanian distance running. But Boston was not an isolated moment of brilliance. It was...