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...
Tanzania has taken another major step in expanding digital access, following the completion of 133 new telecommunications sites under the Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) programme. The rollout is part of a broader government effort to extend network coverage to rural and underserved communities. The project, delivered in partnership with Helios Towers, aims to...
CHAUMMA presidential candidate Salum Mwalimu has expressed strong confidence in the Commission of Inquiry established to investigate unrest linked to Tanzania’s 2025 general elections. He described the commission as a crucial step toward restoring stability and rebuilding trust across the country. Speaking in Dar es Salaam, Mwalimu emphasized that the commission represents all Tanzanians, regardless...
Zanzibar is accelerating efforts to restore the historic Stone Town, reinforcing its commitment to protecting one of East Africa’s most important cultural landmarks. The initiative focuses on preserving the town’s unique architecture and rich heritage while upgrading key public spaces. According to local officials, the government has allocated about TZS 11 billion for restoration activities...
Tanzania and China have jointly commemorated Chinese experts who lost their lives during the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), marking both remembrance and the enduring partnership between the two nations. The ceremony took place in Dar es Salaam during the Qingming Festival, a traditional Chinese day of honoring the deceased. Leaders and representatives from...
Tanzania has officially been admitted as a member of World Lacrosse, marking a significant step in the country’s entry into the global lacrosse community. The announcement also included the United Arab Emirates, bringing the total number of member nations to 97. With this move, Tanzania becomes part of the Africa Association of Lacrosse, joining other...
The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) has launched a new fibre experience centre in Dar es Salaam, aimed at promoting the use of high-speed internet and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. Located in Kijitonyama, the facility allows users to experience how fibre internet works in real-life settings. Visitors can see how fast and reliable connectivity supports...