Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been recognized as the top leader in Africa for promoting clean cooking energy. The honor was given by Energy and Water Ministers from eight Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states during a regional meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, focused on enhancing cooperation in energy and water sectors and advancing...
Tanzania has been ranked the most peaceful country in East Africa, according to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), securing 73rd place out of 163 countries globally. Despite this achievement, the country dropped eight positions from last year’s ranking, reflecting emerging challenges in maintaining domestic stability. East Africa Peace Rankings (2025 GPI): 2. Rwanda –...
The People’s Liberation Party (CHAUMMA) has officially begun its nomination process for parliamentary and councilor positions ahead of Tanzania’s upcoming General Election, while the presidential race remains pending. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on July 1, 2025, Secretary General Salum Mwalimu announced that all eligible members—and interested citizens—can now apply to contest under the party’s...
Motorists in Tanzania will see a slight drop in fuel prices this month, following new cap prices announced by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), effective July 1, 2025. The revision aligns with the newly implemented finance act. In Dar es Salaam, petrol now sells for Sh2,877 per litre (down from Sh2,885), diesel...
Tanzania has secured a major financial boost after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved key programme reviews, unlocking new funding worth approximately $448.4 million (about TSh1.17 trillion). In a statement released on Friday, 27 June, the IMF confirmed the completion of its 2025 Article IV Consultation, along with the fifth review under the Extended Credit...
The first freight train operating on the standard gauge railway (SGR) has officially begun its journey from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transport sector. The train, consisting of 10 carriages, is carrying various goods weighing a total of approximately 700 tons. This move fulfills a promise made by...
Dodoma is poised to become a key player in Tanzania’s mineral refining industry with the upcoming launch of Shengde Precious Metal Resources Ltd’s state-of-the-art copper refinery in Nala. The plant, which has already entered trial production, is scheduled to commence full operations by July 2025. Dodoma Regional Mining Officer, Engineer Menard Msengi, confirmed that the...
The Tanzanian government has officially approved pension payments for all veterans who participated in the 1979 Kagera War, marking a significant step in addressing their long-standing grievances. The announcement was made on June 23, 2025, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma. Minister of Defence and National Service, Dr. Stergomena Tax, revealed the decision while presenting...
Mofat Company Limited, a Tanzanian firm contracted to operate part of the country’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, has launched a major recruitment drive aimed at hiring over 1,000 new employees. The move comes as the company prepares for the commencement of Phase Two operations of the BRT project, scheduled to begin in September. The...
President Donald Trump described US military strikes on three nuclear sites as a “spectacular military success” and added that the facilities were “completely and totally obliterated” in an address from the White House on Saturday evening. Trump warned Iran that the US could go after additional targets if Iran does not make peace. Now the...