Construction of the Dodoma Outer Ring Road, commonly known as the Ring Road, has reached over 85% completion, according to the Ministry of Works. Minister of Works, Abdallah Ulega, received the update during an inspection tour of the 112.3 km strategic road project. He expressed satisfaction with the progress and emphasized the government’s goal, under...
In a major move toward greener and more cost-effective public transportation, the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (UDART) has unveiled its first-ever bus powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). This launch marks the beginning of a larger initiative, with 100 CNG buses expected to arrive in Tanzania by August 2025. The milestone was announced at the...
The Zanzibar government has completed offshore oil and natural gas exploration and has begun announcing the issuance of licenses and blocks for investors. This announcement was made on March 18, 2024, by the Minister of Blue Economy and Fisheries of Zanzibar, Shaaban Ali Othman, who declared the launch of the first round of the licensing...
Ili kuendana na hali ya sasa ya mabadiliko ya teknolojia, Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania imedhamira kufanya maboresho kwenye Sheria za Makampuni sura 212 ya Majina ya Kampuni, lengo kuu likiwa ni kukuza na kuvutia uwekezaji zaidi nchini. Uamuzi huo umechukuliwa baada ya wadau wa biashara nchini kutuma maoni yao kwa Wakala wa...
Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) kilianzishwa miaka 32 iliyopita yaani mwaka 1992. Viongozi waasisi wa Chadema ni pamoja na Ndugu Edwin Mtei aliyekuwa Gavana wa Banki Kuu (Baba Mkwe wake Mwenyekiti wa sasa, Bwana Freeman Mbowe), Brown Ngululupi, Dr Amani Walid Kabourou, Ndesamburo na wadau wengine. Suala la udini na ukabila limeendelea kuwa mwiba...
In a sweeping triumph, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park has clinched the prestigious title of the Best African Safari Park and Destination for the fourth consecutive year, according to a comprehensive analysis by SafariBookings. The accolade was awarded after evaluating 2,494 park reviews from both safari enthusiasts worldwide and an international team of safari experts. The...
The Muhimbili National Hospital has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by performing its first-ever thoracic surgery to remove a lung tumor using a single small incision, a procedure led by world-renowned Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas from Spain. This remarkable medical feat signifies a significant advancement in the field of thoracic surgery, and it...
In a recent announcement, the Tanzanian Ports Authority (TPA) has opened bidding for the construction of two key ports – Mgao Island in the Mtwara region and Mbegani in the Bagamoyo district, as well as the Tanga port. These bids come at a time when debates and discussions continue regarding the handover of all Tanzanian...
Renowned Tanzanian billionaire, Mohammed Dewji, has recently expressed a keen interest in channeling investments into Rwanda through his corporate conglomerate, MeTL Group. With a significant presence in over ten African nations, MeTL Group is poised to extend its economic reach. On the 6th of September, this Dar es Salaam-based tycoon, boasting a staggering net worth...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that the government has empowered its seed production centers to ensure that by 2025, three-quarters of the seeds used in the country are locally produced. She made this statement while responding to a question from a young attendee at the 2023 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) held at the...