Aminex Plc is moving ahead with construction of a key gas pipeline in southern Tanzania, as the company pushes toward first production from the Ntorya gas field in 2026. The pipeline will link the Ntorya field in the Ruvuma Basin to the Madimba gas processing plant, forming a critical piece of infrastructure needed to bring...
Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), faces a defining moment after losing momentum in recent years, with analysts warning the party risks sliding into political irrelevance unless it undergoes urgent internal and strategic changes. The party’s decline has been driven by a combination of internal divisions, leadership crises, and external political...
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to expand value addition in critical minerals, positioning the sector as a key driver of industrial growth and export earnings. Officials say the strategy aims to shift the country away from exporting raw minerals toward local processing, refining, and manufacturing, allowing Tanzania to capture more value from its natural resources. The...
Plans to build a major oil refinery in Tanga are being positioned as a strategic move to shield East Africa from global energy disruptions, as the region looks to reduce its heavy reliance on imported fuel. East African countries currently import most of their refined petroleum products, leaving them exposed to price volatility and supply...
Uamuzi wa Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita inayoongozwa na Mhe Rais Dkt Samia Suluhu Hassan kuwa na meli ya kwanza ya uvuvi wa bahari kuu inayomilikiwa na serikali kupitia Shirika la Maendeleo ya Uvuvi nchini (Tanzania Fisheries Corporation – TAFICO) ni hatua ya kimkakati inayobeba sura mpya ya uchumi wa Tanzania. Hatua hii, ikienda sambamba...
An official inquiry into Tanzania’s 2025 general election unrest has found that at least 518 people died, marking the first time authorities have publicly disclosed the scale of the violence. The report, led by a commission chaired by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, said many of the deaths were from “unnatural causes,” including...
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....