The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy has concluded an official visit to Tanzania, marking an important step in ongoing efforts to support dialogue, reconciliation, and governance reforms following the 2025 general elections. The envoy, former Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera, engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, political leaders, civil society groups, and religious...
By Gulatone Masiga Tanzania has marked a major milestone by hosting the second international conference of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam. This is more than just an event—it reflects growing global confidence in Tanzania’s healthcare capacity, direction, and achievements. Beyond the conference,...
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to attract a larger share of the rapidly growing global outbound tourism market, signaling strong readiness to compete for high-value international travelers. The move reflects a strategic push to diversify tourism sources and strengthen the country’s global appeal. Officials say Tanzania has made significant progress in understanding traveler preferences, allowing...
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to combat rising digital fraud by introducing stricter legislation and regulatory measures aimed at protecting its rapidly growing digital financial ecosystem. Authorities, led by the Bank of Tanzania, are drafting new cybersecurity guidelines that will impose tougher requirements on banks, mobile money operators, and other financial service providers. The goal...
Tanzania is taking a leading role in advancing a major cross-border electrified railway project alongside Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, aimed at transforming trade and transport across East and Central Africa. The proposed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) will link key cities including Uvinza, Musongati, Gitega, Bujumbura, Uvira, and Kindu, creating a strategic...
Tanzania is taking a decisive step to strengthen local participation in its mining sector by reallocating revoked exploration licences to domestic miners and investors. The move follows a government crackdown targeting companies that failed to develop their mining assets. Authorities recently cancelled 40 exploration licences, citing issues such as inactivity, non-compliance with regulations, and failure...
Tanzania and China have jointly commemorated Chinese experts who lost their lives during the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), marking both remembrance and the enduring partnership between the two nations. The ceremony took place in Dar es Salaam during the Qingming Festival, a traditional Chinese day of honoring the deceased. Leaders and representatives from...
The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) has launched a new fibre experience centre in Dar es Salaam, aimed at promoting the use of high-speed internet and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. Located in Kijitonyama, the facility allows users to experience how fibre internet works in real-life settings. Visitors can see how fast and reliable connectivity supports...
Tanzania continues to attract strong foreign investment, with mining and quarrying maintaining a dominant position as the leading sector. According to the Tanzania Investment Report 2025, the sector accounts for nearly three-quarters of total foreign direct investment (FDI) stock, highlighting its central role in the country’s economy. Investment in mining has steadily increased, reaching about...
Tanzania has expanded the Samia Scholarship programme to include Master’s degree students, marking a significant step in building advanced skills in science and technology. The move reflects the government’s growing focus on developing a highly skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and economic transformation. The scholarship targets key fields such as data science, artificial intelligence,...