The government has directed the Ministry of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (TAMISEMI) to urgently engage banks to speed up the issuance of council loans, aiming to unlock financing for small businesses across Tanzania. The directive was issued by National Assembly Speaker Mussa Zungu during a parliamentary session in Dodoma, where he raised...
The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy has concluded an official visit to Tanzania, marking an important step in ongoing efforts to support dialogue, reconciliation, and governance reforms following the 2025 general elections. The envoy, former Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera, engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, political leaders, civil society groups, and religious...
A South African court has ruled that billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s investment firm, African Rainbow Capital (ARC), is not liable in a $195 million lawsuit tied to a Tanzanian graphite project. The case was brought by U.S.-based Pula Group, which alleged a breach of a confidentiality agreement. However, the Gauteng High Court found that the agreement...
By Gulatone Masiga Tanzania has marked a major milestone by hosting the second international conference of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam. This is more than just an event—it reflects growing global confidence in Tanzania’s healthcare capacity, direction, and achievements. Beyond the conference,...
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to attract a larger share of the rapidly growing global outbound tourism market, signaling strong readiness to compete for high-value international travelers. The move reflects a strategic push to diversify tourism sources and strengthen the country’s global appeal. Officials say Tanzania has made significant progress in understanding traveler preferences, allowing...
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to combat rising digital fraud by introducing stricter legislation and regulatory measures aimed at protecting its rapidly growing digital financial ecosystem. Authorities, led by the Bank of Tanzania, are drafting new cybersecurity guidelines that will impose tougher requirements on banks, mobile money operators, and other financial service providers. The goal...
Tanzania is taking a leading role in advancing a major cross-border electrified railway project alongside Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, aimed at transforming trade and transport across East and Central Africa. The proposed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) will link key cities including Uvinza, Musongati, Gitega, Bujumbura, Uvira, and Kindu, creating a strategic...
Tanzania is taking a decisive step to strengthen local participation in its mining sector by reallocating revoked exploration licences to domestic miners and investors. The move follows a government crackdown targeting companies that failed to develop their mining assets. Authorities recently cancelled 40 exploration licences, citing issues such as inactivity, non-compliance with regulations, and failure...
Tanzania has secured $550 million (about TZS 1.4 trillion) from the World Bank to fund key development programmes focused on education and social protection. The funding reinforces the country’s ongoing partnership with the global financial institution. Out of the total package, $300 million will go toward education, particularly targeting youth skills development to better prepare...
Tanzania’s natural gas sector is gaining fresh momentum following a new discovery at the Mnazi Bay field, reinforcing the country’s long-term strategy to expand domestic energy production and reduce reliance on imports. The development, led by Maurel & Prom, highlights continued investment in the Mnazi Bay block—one of Tanzania’s most important gas-producing areas. The field...