The Tanzanian government has officially approved pension payments for all veterans who participated in the 1979 Kagera War, marking a significant step in addressing their long-standing grievances. The announcement was made on June 23, 2025, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma. Minister of Defence and National Service, Dr. Stergomena Tax, revealed the decision while presenting...
Deputy Speaker and Ilala MP Mussa Zungu delivered his farewell message to Parliament on June 20, 2025, marking the end of his five-year term as the 12th Parliament draws to a close. Speaking after the Q&A session, Zungu thanked fellow lawmakers, parliamentary staff, and the people of Ilala for their support. He emphasized unity, integrity,...
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...
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...
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...