The plan prioritises strengthening power generation, transmission and distribution systems, alongside ensuring a steady supply of petroleum products across the country. Officials say the approach is aimed at improving energy security while supporting key sectors such as industry, transport and agriculture. Tanzania has placed fuel stability and reliable electricity supply at the centre of its...
A commission investigating violence linked to Tanzania’s October 29 elections is expected to submit its final report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 23, 2026. The inquiry, led by retired Chief Justice Chande Othman, says it is in the final stages of compiling and translating its findings into English ahead of submission. The commission...
Tanzanians are being encouraged to support a domestically led commission of inquiry established to investigate events surrounding the October 2025 general elections, with legal expert Dr Edward Hosea describing it as a key step towards national unity and stability. The former Tanganyika Law Society president said the commission, chaired by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande...
Tanzania and Brazil have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations following high-level political consultations held in Brasília, signaling a renewed push to expand cooperation and unlock new opportunities between the two countries. The discussions brought together senior officials from both sides, with Tanzania represented by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr....
Tanzania is making steady progress in expanding access to clean cooking energy, with adoption rising to 23.4 percent, up from just 6.9 percent in 2021. This growth reflects intensified national efforts to shift households away from traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal. The government has set an ambitious target to ensure that at least...
Tanzania’s tourism sector is expected to receive a major boost as the country prepares to host the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in October 2026. The high-profile event will take place in Arusha and is set to attract global attention. The assembly is expected to bring together more than 2,000 delegates from 183...
Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has held talks with former Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera in Dar es Salaam, aimed at strengthening political reconciliation efforts in the country. Dr. Chakwera is currently in Tanzania on an official assignment as a Special Envoy of the Commonwealth, under the leadership of Secretary-General...
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...
A South African court has ruled that billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s investment firm, African Rainbow Capital (ARC), is not liable in a $195 million lawsuit tied to a Tanzanian graphite project. The case was brought by U.S.-based Pula Group, which alleged a breach of a confidentiality agreement. However, the Gauteng High Court found that the agreement...
Tanzania has secured $550 million (about TZS 1.4 trillion) from the World Bank to fund key development programmes focused on education and social protection. The funding reinforces the country’s ongoing partnership with the global financial institution. Out of the total package, $300 million will go toward education, particularly targeting youth skills development to better prepare...