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ACT-Wazalendo Will Not Boycott Elections, Says Zanzibar’s First Vice President
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ACT-Wazalendo Will Not Boycott Elections, Says Zanzibar’s First Vice President

Zanzibar’s First Vice President and national chairperson of ACT-Wazalendo, Othman Masoud, has said the party will not boycott the upcoming general election but will fully participate to push for the change Tanzanians seek. Speaking during a visit to Shinyanga on Sunday, Masoud emphasized the importance of proper preparation as the election approaches, saying the party...

Cashew Production in Tanzania Rises by Over 150%
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Cashew Production in Tanzania Rises by Over 150%

Cashew production in Tanzania has surged by 150.61%, from 210,786 tons in the 2020/2021 season to 528,263.82 tons in the 2024/2025 season. This update was shared by Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe during his presentation of the Ministry’s 2025/2026 budget estimates in Parliament, Dodoma. The increase follows major reforms initiated by President Samia Suluhu after taking...

Tanzania Completes Landmark JP Magufuli Bridge, Longest in East and Central Africa
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Tanzania Completes Landmark JP Magufuli Bridge, Longest in East and Central Africa

Tanzania has reached a major infrastructure milestone with the completion of the JP Magufuli Bridge, a 3-kilometer structure now recognized as the longest bridge in East and Central Africa. The bridge, also known as Kigongo–Busisi Bridge, will serve as a key transport artery connecting Tanzania with neighboring countries including Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic...

Tourism Numbers Soar, Surpassing CCM Manifesto Target
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Tourism Numbers Soar, Surpassing CCM Manifesto Target

Tanzania’s tourism sector has recorded impressive growth, with both international and domestic tourist numbers rising significantly between 2021 and 2024. The number of international tourists increased by 132.1%, from 922,692 in 2021 to 2,141,895 in 2024. Domestic tourism saw an even more dramatic rise, growing by 307.9%, from 788,933 in 2021 to 3,218,352 in 2024....

Vice President Mpango Departs for Brazil to Represent President Samia at High-Level Africa-Brazil Summit
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Vice President Mpango Departs for Brazil to Represent President Samia at High-Level Africa-Brazil Summit

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Mpango, has today departed the country for Brazil to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the second Brazil-Africa Summit on Food Security, the Fight Against Hunger, and Rural Development. The high-level summit will be held in Brasília from May 20 to 23, 2025,...

Tanga UWASA Expands Water Infrastructure with Green Bond Funding to Boost Supply Capacity
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Tanga UWASA Expands Water Infrastructure with Green Bond Funding to Boost Supply Capacity

The Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (TANGA UWASA) is continuing with the implementation of Phase III of the Water Infrastructure and Environmental Conservation Improvement Project, funded through the TANGA WATER GREEN BOND. Currently, trench excavation and the laying of large 600mm diameter pipes—extending over a distance of 6 kilometers from the Mabayani water...

Private Sector Involvement Boosts Dar es Salaam Port Efficiency
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Private Sector Involvement Boosts Dar es Salaam Port Efficiency

The government’s decision to partner with DP World and Tanzania East Africa Gateway Limited in managing and developing parts of the Dar es Salaam Port has led to major improvements in performance and cost-efficiency. Key achievements include: Operational costs reduced from TZS 775.01 billion to TZS 685.16 billion — a 30% decrease. Ship waiting time...

Tanzania Deepens Investment in Air Tanzania, Expands Fleet and Destinations to Boost Connectivity and Growth
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Tanzania Deepens Investment in Air Tanzania, Expands Fleet and Destinations to Boost Connectivity and Growth

The Tanzanian government is ramping up efforts to revive and strengthen the national carrier, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), with continued investment in aircraft acquisition, Transport Minister Professor Makame Mbarawa announced on May 15, 2025, while presenting the ministry’s 2025/26 budget estimates in Parliament. Prof Mbarawa reported that seven new aircraft have been procured since...