In his budget address on May 26, 2025, in Dodoma, Home Affairs Minister Innocent Bashungwa announced sweeping reforms to modernize Tanzania’s security sector, including a $145 million Safe Cities Project that will see over 4,100 CCTV cameras installed in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, and other major cities. The minister also revealed the launch of...
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Tanzania Warns Foreigners Against Destabilizing Activities
Home Affairs Minister Innocent Bashungwa has issued a strong warning to foreigners attempting to enter Tanzania with hidden agendas, saying they will face legal action. While presenting his ministry’s 2025/26 budget in Parliament on May 26, Bashungwa reaffirmed the government’s support for legitimate foreign investment and tourism but cautioned against individuals who misuse entry permits...
President Samia Urges Citizens to Register in Second Phase of Voter Enrollment
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on all Tanzanians to turn out in large numbers to register for the upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of exercising their constitutional right to vote. Speaking during her visit to update her details in the Permanent Voter Register at Chamwino in Dodoma, President Samia stressed that the current phase...
Tanzania Allocates TSh 1.51 Trillion for SGR Expansion in 2025/26 to Accelerate Economic Growth
The Tanzanian government has earmarked TSh 1.51 trillion from domestic sources for the 2025/26 financial year to advance key components of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project — a strategic initiative expected to revolutionize transportation and stimulate national and regional economic growth. The allocation was announced on May 15, 2025, by the Minister for Transport,...
Government Set to Introduce Special Salt Production License
The government is in the process of introducing a new license specifically for salt production, aiming to remove the commodity from the general category of other minerals. This was revealed yesterday in Dodoma during a meeting between the Minister of Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, and the leadership of the Tanzania Salt Producers Association (TASPA), as part...
Mwanaisha Mndeme to Contest Kigamboni MP Seat, Vows to Tackle Infrastructure Woes
Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade from the ACT-Wazalendo party, Advocate Mwanaisha Zuberi Mndeme, has officially declared her candidacy for the Kigamboni parliamentary seat in the upcoming General Election set for October. Speaking at a press conference in Dar es Salaam after collecting nomination forms, Advocate Mndeme affirmed her commitment to representing the people of...
Reliable Power for Progress: Tanzania’s Grid Capacity Soars
The Tanzanian government said the capacity of its power plants has skyrocketed as the country continues to strengthen electricity generation through the various projects. By April this year, Tanzania has recorded a significant increase in electricity production, according to the Energy Ministry’s statement released today, April 28, in Dodoma. In one year, the capacity of...
Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on South Africa and Malawi
The Ministry of Agriculture has formally announced the lifting of all restrictions previously imposed on the importation of agricultural products from South Africa and Malawi. This decision follows ongoing diplomatic and technical engagements aimed at resolving the matter. A statement issued by the Ministry indicates that the governments of Malawi and South Africa have been...