The Tanzanian government has allocated 5.1bn/- in the 2025/26 financial year to compensate 1,730 residents impacted by the construction of a 220kV electricity transmission line from Masasi to Mahumbika. The announcement was made in Dodoma by Deputy Minister for Energy Salome Makamba, who noted that the funds are meant to support communities that gave up...
Tanzania’s Mahenge Graphite Project is making steady progress, with early construction works expected to be completed in 2026—marking a critical step toward full-scale development. The early works phase includes site preparation, infrastructure setup, and groundwork designed to fast-track the main construction once financing is finalized. Led by Black Rock Mining, the project is among the...
Tanzania has once again gained international recognition after being nominated in 41 categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards, highlighting its growing strength in the global tourism sector. The nominations reflect the country’s diverse attractions—from national parks and beaches to cultural and heritage tourism—positioning Tanzania as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations. These awards also...
Dar es Salaam. The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) has announced 500 job vacancies for qualified Tanzanians, in a move aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption at the district level across the country. According to the announcement posted on PCCB’s social media platforms, with a deadline of May 3, 2026, the anti-corruption...
Dar es Salaam. The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) has announced 500 job vacancies for qualified Tanzanians, in a move aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption at the district level across the country. According to the announcement posted on PCCB’s social media platforms, with a deadline of May 3, 2026, the anti-corruption...
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), the national carrier, is on a steady path toward financial recovery and is projecting to reach break-even point by the year 2027. The airline’s management has expressed confidence in the trajectory being shaped by rising revenues and improved operational consistency across its network. Dar es Salaam. Air Tanzania Company Limited...
Tanzania took a firm and prominent stance on ocean governance this week, calling on Indian Ocean nations to unite in defending one of the world’s most strategically and ecologically important bodies of water. The call came during the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, held from April 10 to 12, 2026, in Port Louis, Mauritius — a...
Tanzania is pushing for sweeping reforms in companies where it holds minority stakes as part of a broader strategy to accelerate economic growth and meet its long-term development targets. The government has issued eight strategic directives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and profitability in partially state-owned companies, as it seeks to strengthen public investment outcomes...
As Tanzania navigates the mid-2020s, the nation finds itself at a pivotal juncture of economic and structural transformation. Having successfully attained lower-middle-income status, the government is now laying the groundwork for the next quarter-century of growth. Driven by massive infrastructure rollouts, aggressive investment promotion, and sweeping policy reforms, Tanzania’s development agenda is shifting from mere...
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has strengthened its position as an attractive destination for mining investment after ranking 34th out of 68 jurisdictions worldwide in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025. The improvement is driven largely by its strong mineral potential and gradual improvements in the policy environment. The survey, which is widely used...