Tanzania’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has issued a stark caution against potential disturbances in the wake of a port investment dispute. The warning comes as tensions rise following a court ruling that upheld an investment contract involving DP World, a Dubai-based company, and a subsequent call for protests by some dissenting parties....
In the heart of Tanzania’s Kibaha district, a transformative endeavour is shaping up to redefine the nation’s economic landscape. The Industrial Park, known as the Sitotan Industrial Park, is poised to become the country’s largest industrial park, with the potential to generate over 600,000 jobs and catalyze growth across multiple sectors. Already attracting investments from...
Landmark Decision Dismisses Legal Challenge Against Tanzania’s Port Investment Deal. In a significant legal ruling today, August 10, 2023, the High Court of the Mbeya region in Tanzania has dismissed a case that contested the implementation of an investment agreement between the government of the United Republic of Tanzania and DP World, a company based...
Despite facing challenges such as tightened global financial conditions, climate-related concerns, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, a recent report underscores that Tanzania’s economy remains moderately exposed to risks. The Financial Stability Report, released by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), attributes this moderate risk profile to a robust...
Through the Medical Stores Department (MSD), the government has handed over modern generators to the District Hospitals of Lushoto and Muheza. These generators were provided in response to requests from these hospitals to MSD, aiming to enhance healthcare services for citizens. Dr Godfrey Andrew, Chief Medical Officer of Lushoto District Hospital, expressed gratitude to the...
Tanzania and the Abu Dhabi Development Fund of the United Arab Emirates have signed a low-interest loan agreement of $30 million, equivalent to 70 billion Tanzanian shillings. This loan is intended to construct a 220 kV power transmission line from Benaco to Kyaka and expand the Kyaka Power Substation in the Kagera region. The signing...
In a press conference held yesterday in Uganda, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed that Africa is tired of being last in everything, despite possessing a wealth of resources. President Museveni emphasised that Africa should no longer export raw materials but instead should add value to its products and sell them as manufactured goods. This...
In a groundbreaking move, Tanzania’s coffee industry experiences a rejuvenation with the launch of the ‘Tanzania National Coffee Sustainability’ curriculum. Designed in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) and the Tanzania Coffee Association (TCA), this program aims to equip agricultural extension officers with specialized knowledge in coffee production. The curriculum’s inauguration,...
With marketers of petroleum products continuously detailing how the appreciation of the United States dollar was adversely impacting their business, resulting in a pump price rise, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) says it was now taking at least five measures to address the situation. With the greenback now fetching Sh2,510/Sh2, 610 in bureau de Change...
The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) has witnessed a remarkable increase of 26.1 per cent in newly registered projects during the period between July 2022 and June 2023, compared to the previous fiscal year of July 2021 to June 2022. In the 2020/2021 financial year, 234 projects were registered, while 273 investment projects were registered in...