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...
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...
In a bold statement made during a press conference to announce the resolutions of the Tanzania Centre for Democracy regarding the upcoming 2024 local government elections, Professor Ibrahim Lipumba, the current chairman of the organization, emphatically declared that Tanzanians no longer require a three-year education process for the drafting of a new constitution. This announcement...
I have thoroughly examined the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) statement, which is a collective stance of Catholic bishops in Tanzania. In essence, these bishops oppose the investment in the Tanzanian port, asserting that the IGA contract lacks support from the majority of Tanzanians. By exercising their right to freedom of expression, TEC has effectively used...
In the heart of Tanzania’s Kibaha district, a transformative endeavour is shaping up to redefine the nation’s economic landscape. The Industrial Park, known as the Sitotan Industrial Park, is poised to become the country’s largest industrial park, with the potential to generate over 600,000 jobs and catalyze growth across multiple sectors. Already attracting investments from...
Professor Mussa Assad, the retired Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of the Government, who also holds over three decades of experience as a university lecturer, recently shared his insights on the issue of port investment in Tanzania. During a segment on Channel Ten’s “Dira ya Uchumi” television program, he addressed concerns that have arisen in...
The volume of cargo handled at major sea and lake ports in Tanzania increased by 26 per cent to 6.5 million tonnes in the first quarter of this year from 5.1 million tonnes recorded during a similar period last year, according to the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), Consolidated Zonal Economic Performance Report for the quarter...
Kenya’s President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious plan to lease and revitalize five critical ports through a public-private partnership (PPP) worth $1.4 trillion. The initiative aims to enhance the country’s maritime industry and improve competitiveness along the northern corridor. Under the proposal, the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), a development finance institution, has confirmed that...
Exciting prospects lie ahead as the Tanzanian Parliament gears up to discuss and endorse the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Tanzania and Dubai for the development of Dar es Salaam Port. This revelation, brought to light by The Citizen, marks the beginning of a new chapter in the collaboration between the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) and...
The Kikagati-Murongo hydropower project, a joint venture between Tanzania and Uganda, has its roots in a historical background of regional cooperation and shared energy resources. The idea for harnessing the hydropower potential of the Kagera River, which forms the border between the two East African countries, dates back several years. Recognizing the immense benefits of...