Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have renewed efforts to deepen economic cooperation, in a move aimed at boosting trade, investment and private sector activity between the two countries. Officials say the initiative seeks to reduce barriers to commerce, improve market access and strengthen supply chains, as both countries position themselves as key...
Tanzania has recorded a milestone in its healthcare sector after producing its first specialist in paediatric digestive system diseases, according to local media reports. Dr Livin Mumburi has become the country’s first expert focused on disorders affecting the digestive system in children, a field that has long faced a shortage of specialised professionals. Health experts...
When Alphonce Simbu surged to a second-place finish at the Boston Marathon, the result spoke of an athlete at the peak of his powers. His national record time of 2:02:47 was not just fast—it was historic, setting a new benchmark for Tanzanian distance running. But Boston was not an isolated moment of brilliance. It was...
Tanzania has set out an ambitious long-term plan to transform its economy into a $1 trillion economy by 2050, as part of its Development Vision 2050 framework. The strategy, which replaces Vision 2025, outlines a 30-year roadmap aimed at elevating the country to upper-middle-income status, with a projected per capita income of about $7,000....
Tanzania says it has connected more than 60% of its rural hamlets to electricity, as part of an ambitious plan to achieve universal access by 2030. According to the Rural Energy Agency (REA), around 40,000 hamlets have already been electrified, while efforts are now focused on reaching the remaining 14,000 communities. Officials say...
Tanzania says it has integrated 252 government systems into a single digital network, in what officials describe as a major step toward improving public service delivery. The integration, carried out between July 2025 and March 2026, is part of broader reforms aimed at modernising government operations through information and communication technology (ICT). Authorities say...
Tanzania’s plans to develop its multi-billion-dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) project are gaining momentum, as international energy firm Equinor assesses the country’s infrastructure readiness—particularly the strategic role of Mtwara Port. A joint delegation from Equinor and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) recently visited key service providers to evaluate their capacity to support the project....
Tanzania is moving to strengthen its mining sector by establishing a new mineral processing centre in Shinyanga, aimed at increasing value addition and expanding local participation in the industry. The facility, to be located in Mwakitolyo, is designed to help miners process minerals locally instead of exporting raw materials. This shift is part of...
Tanzania is set to host the Investment Summit 2026 in Arusha from June 3–5, bringing together global investors, financial institutions, and government leaders to drive large-scale investment into the country. The summit is designed as a deal-focused platform, targeting concrete investment commitments rather than just discussions. It aims to secure funding for 8 to...
The government has directed the Ministry of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (TAMISEMI) to urgently engage banks to speed up the issuance of council loans, aiming to unlock financing for small businesses across Tanzania. The directive was issued by National Assembly Speaker Mussa Zungu during a parliamentary session in Dodoma, where he raised...