The Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (TANGA UWASA) is continuing with the implementation of Phase III of the Water Infrastructure and Environmental Conservation Improvement Project, funded through the TANGA WATER GREEN BOND. Currently, trench excavation and the laying of large 600mm diameter pipes—extending over a distance of 6 kilometers from the Mabayani water...
The government’s decision to partner with DP World and Tanzania East Africa Gateway Limited in managing and developing parts of the Dar es Salaam Port has led to major improvements in performance and cost-efficiency. Key achievements include: Operational costs reduced from TZS 775.01 billion to TZS 685.16 billion — a 30% decrease. Ship waiting time...
In a major move toward greener and more cost-effective public transportation, the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (UDART) has unveiled its first-ever bus powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). This launch marks the beginning of a larger initiative, with 100 CNG buses expected to arrive in Tanzania by August 2025. The milestone was announced at the...
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. The 69-year-old from Chicago is known as a leader with global experience. He spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and most recently led a powerful Vatican office for bishop appointments....
THE Tanzanian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mozambique to facilitate the exchange of students between the two countries for education at various academic levels. The agreement was signed on May 8, 2025, at the State House in Dar es Salaam by Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Emmanuela Dosantos Lucas, representing her...
DUE to the limited availability of land in Dar es Salaam, the Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has announced that the government has decided to begin constructing schools using multi-storey designs to address space constraints. Chalamila made the statement yesterday during a visit by the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Regional Political Committee, aimed at inspecting the...
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, H.E. Daniel Francisco Chapo, has arrived in Tanzania today for a three-day State Visit, following an official invitation from Tanzanian President H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. This visit marks President Chapo’s first official trip to Tanzania since he assumed office on January 15, 2025. During the visit, the...
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been honored with the Mother of the Nation Order, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The medal was conferred on behalf of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
Shinyanga Region has received over TSh 1 trillion over the past four years, which has been used to fund development activities across all sectors. Out of this amount, TSh 17 billion was allocated to the agriculture sector for various initiatives. Government Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa stated this on May 3, 2025, noting that the President has...
Tanzania has made notable progress in international press freedom rankings, climbing from 97th position in 2024 to 95th in 2025. According to the latest report from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), released yesterday, while Tanzania’s ranking improved by two places, its overall score has slightly decreased from 54.80 in 2024 to 53.68 this year. The annual...