Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured both local and international investors that Tanzania is now a more attractive destination for investment, following government reforms aimed at resolving challenges that investors previously faced. Speaking in Parliament today, Majaliwa made the statement while responding to a question from Ushetu MP Emmanuel Cherehani, who asked about the government’s...
The Tanzanian government has signed agreements with multiple countries to simplify visa procedures, allowing citizens from approximately 71 nations to enter the country without a visa. This announcement was made on Wednesday by Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dustan Kitandula, during a Parliamentary session in Dodoma. He stated that, moving forward, most international...
Kenya is playing a central role in the smuggling and resale of gold originating from conflict-affected regions in East and Central Africa, a new report by SwissAid claims. The report, released in late May, alleges that gold from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Sudan is routinely trafficked through Kenya, with much...
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 60% completion, marking a significant milestone for the ambitious project set to become the world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline. Stretching 1,443 kilometres from Hoima in Uganda to the port of Chongoleani in Tanga, Tanzania, the pipeline is a flagship infrastructure development for both countries. The...
The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) has recorded a historic milestone in 2024, registering 901 investment projects—the highest number since the centre’s establishment in 1997. This marks a 71% increase compared to the 526 projects recorded in 2023. The surge in investment activity is attributed to key reforms, including amendments to the Investment Act No. 10...
Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has pledged to revive and complete the process of drafting a new constitution as part of its 2025 election manifesto, positioning it as a key agenda in strengthening democracy and good governance. In a section titled “Promoting Democracy and Good Governance”, the manifesto states that CCM will direct...
At least 10 people have died after a stone quarry collapsed in Indonesia’s West Java province, according to the country’s disaster agency. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate others feared trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse occurred early on Friday at the Gunung Kuda mining site in Cirebon. Dramatic footage from the...
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has officially completed the long-stalled Morocco Square project in Dar es Salaam, marking a major milestone in its mission to expand both housing and commercial infrastructure nationwide. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Deogratius Ndejembi, revealed that the 137 billion shilling project had...
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who also chairs the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has proposed a series of minor amendments to the party’s Election Manifesto, including a key change to permit virtual party meetings. Speaking at a Special CCM Meeting held yesterday in Dodoma, President Samia said the revisions are intended to modernize the...
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and will officially succeed Akinwumi Adesina in September. The election took place during the Bank’s Annual Meetings held today in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah was chosen by the Bank’s Board of Governors, which comprises Finance and...