Tanzania has unveiled a TZS 222.6 billion ($89 million) budget for its information and communications technology sector for the 2026/27 fiscal year, with most funding directed toward infrastructure as the country accelerates its digital economy agenda. Roughly 94% of the allocation is earmarked for development projects, including expansion of rural telecom towers, extension of the...
Tanzania’s commission of inquiry into the 2025 election unrest has revealed that some individuals were paid or promised money to take part in the violence, reinforcing claims that the disturbances were organised rather than spontaneous. A member of the commission, Said Mwema, said investigators gathered testimonies from more than 63,000 people, including participants who admitted...
Standard Chartered Plc is set to arrange a $2.2 billion financing package for Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), in a deal that signals renewed momentum for one of East Africa’s largest infrastructure projects. The loan—backed by export credit agencies—is expected to be signed in Dodoma and will fund the third and fourth phases of...
Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki anayeshughulikia masuala ya Afrika Mashariki, Mhe. James Millya (Mb.), amemwakilisha Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan katika sherehe za Maadhimisho ya Miaka 40 ya Utawala wa Mfalme Mswati III zilizofanyika katika Uwanja wa Taifa wa Somhlolo uliopo Ezulwini,...
Tanzania is preparing to introduce a specialised medication for treating alcohol addiction in public hospitals, marking a shift toward expanding mental health and substance abuse services nationwide. Health authorities say the drug—already used in other countries to support recovery from alcohol dependence—will be integrated into public healthcare facilities to improve access to treatment for patients...
Tanzania has signalled plans to strengthen regulation of firearms, targeting tighter controls on both the importation and use of weapons as part of efforts to enhance national security. Officials say the measures will focus on improving oversight of licensing systems, monitoring the movement of firearms, and ensuring stricter enforcement of existing laws governing civilian possession...
Africa’s richest businessman Aliko Dangote has signalled plans to lead the development of a major oil refinery in Tanzania, as East African nations push to reduce reliance on imported fuel. The proposed refinery is expected to be located in Tanga, with regional partners including Kenya and Uganda involved in discussions. The project is designed to...
A commission of inquiry has concluded that the Oct. 29, 2025 unrest was not spontaneous, but rather planned, financed and strategically coordinated, according to findings presented by Justice Othman Chande. The report says organizers recruited participants in advance, targeting vulnerable groups including youths and motorcycle taxi riders, known locally as bodaboda operators. Recruits were allegedly...
Tanzania is positioning its mining sector as a central pillar in its push toward a $1 trillion economy, as authorities ramp up investment, production, and policy reforms to unlock the country’s mineral potential. Officials say the sector is already gaining momentum, supported by rising global demand for gold and critical minerals such as graphite,...
Tanzania’s government says it will increase funding to improve and expand the country’s road network, as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure and support economic growth. Officials told parliament that the plan includes boosting the budget for the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA), with a focus on accelerating the construction of asphalt...