President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on citizens to safeguard Tanzania’s reputation as a peaceful and politically stable nation, saying these values are essential for continued development. Speaking on June 20, 2025, at the inauguration of the Butimba Water Project in Mwanza Region, President Samia warned that division could hinder progress and benefit those who...
The Tanzanian government has confirmed that all its citizens living in either Iran or Israel are safe, with no reported deaths or injuries amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, made the announcement on Thursday, assuring the public that the government is actively monitoring...
Hundreds of Tanzanians gathered on June 19, 2025, to witness President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially open the JP Magufuli Bridge — now the longest bridge in East and Central Africa. Spanning 3.0 kilometers across Lake Victoria, with an additional 1.6 kilometers of access roads, the bridge links Kigongo in Mwanza to Busisi in Sengerema District,...
The Treasury Registrar, Mr. Nehemia Mchechu, has announced that his office has collected a record TZS 1.028 trillion in dividends from public institutions and companies in which the government holds shares during the current financial year. This represents a 68% increase compared to the previous year’s dividend collection of TZS 611 billion — a significant...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on newly trained police officers and assistant inspectors to prioritize road safety and develop effective strategies to curb the rising number of traffic accidents in Tanzania. Speaking at their graduation ceremony in Dar es Salaam, she voiced concern over the increase in road fatalities, with 1,322 accidents and...
A solar power project under construction in Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, has reached 63% completion and is expected to be finished by the end of October this year. The update was shared by TANESCO Director, Lazaro Twange, during an inspection tour of the site. Once complete, the project is expected to add 50 megawatts...
Tanzanian businessman Mohammed “Mo” Dewji has been named East Africa’s wealthiest individual, with his net worth rising to $2.2 billion (£1.7 billion), according to Forbes’ 2025 list of Africa’s billionaires. The 49-year-old is the only person from the region to feature among the continent’s top 15 richest individuals and ranks 12th overall. Dewji also retains...
Tanzania witnessed a significant surge in investment during the third quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, with registered projects totaling $2.16 billion between January and March 2025. This marks a 46.72% increase compared to the $1.47 billion recorded during the same period the previous fiscal year. The sharp rise was largely fueled by a boost...
Mombasa County has declared a Chikungunya outbreak after 25 of 45 samples tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus, with one case of Dengue Fever also confirmed. Chikungunya causes severe joint, muscle, and body pain, leaving patients debilitated. It’s spread by the female Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day and can pass the virus to...
A fiery clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has put $22 billion in SpaceX government contracts—and key U.S. space missions—in jeopardy. The conflict erupted after Musk criticized Trump’s tax and spending policies. Trump hit back with threats to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies. Musk responded by saying he would decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft,...