THE Tanzanian government has promoted and paid entitled benefits to 412,000 public sector workers in the four-year presidency of Samia Suluhu Hassan, the government revealed yesterday, May 1st, in Singida. The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities), Ridhiwani Kikwete, said today during the celebration of the...
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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...
President Samia Launches TZS 58 Billion Agricultural and Cooperative Bank
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched the Cooperative and Agricultural Development Bank, marking a key milestone in the government’s efforts to boost agricultural financing and rural development. The bank, which starts operations with an initial capital of TZS 58 billion, is expected to enhance access to credit for farmers and cooperative societies across Tanzania....
President Samia Grants Pardon to 4,887 Inmates on Union Day
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has granted clemency to 4,887 prisoners as part of the celebrations marking 61 years of the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Out of the total, 42 inmates are being released unconditionally on April 26, 2025, while the remaining 4,845 will continue serving their sentences, but with a reduction in the duration...
Government Pledges Safe, Peaceful 2025 Election Process
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured Tanzanians that the government will ensure voters safety throughout the entire electoral process, including voters registration and polling day during the 2025 General Election. PM Majaliwa stressed that the government is committed to creating a secure and peaceful environment that enables citizens to fully participate in the democratic process....
14 Tonnes of Narcotics Precursors Seized in Tanzania
The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), in collaboration with the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), has intercepted 14 tones of industrial chemicals allegedly intended for the production of illicit drugs. The seized chemicals – 4,000 kilogrammes if 1-Boc-4-piperidone and 10,000 kilogrammes of acetic anhydride were imported from Asia without documents detailing their intended use....
Government Unveils 1.35 Trillion Budget for Public Service Reforms and Development in 2025/2026
The Ministry of State in the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance has proposed a budget of 1.35 trillion for the 2025/2026 financial year. Key priorities outlined by the ministry include enhancing public service efficiency, supporting institutional reforms, and ensuring the optimal use of national resources. Presenting the budget estimates to the...
Tanzania’s Mining Sector Contribution to GDP Rises to 10.1%
Tanzania’s mining sector has seen a significant boost, now contributing 10.1% to the national GDP, up from 9.1% in 2023, the government has announced. The figures, revealed Tuesday by Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde in the capital Dodoma, are being hailed as a reflection of deeper systemic and legal reforms under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s...
Tanzania sees 142 percent surge in investment, attracts $3.9 billion in Q3.
The value of registered investment projects in Tanzania surged by over 142 percent in the third quarter of 2024, reaching $3.9 billion in total capital, according to the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC). This marks a significant increase from the $1.61 billion registered in the previous quarter, from April to June 2024. TIC Executive Director, Mr...
Wanaompatia Maria Sarungi Hela Kuleta Vurugu Wafahamika.
Tanzania imejulikana kama nchi yenye amani tangu ilipopata uhuru, na haijawahi kukumbwa na machafuko makubwa ya kitaifa. Ingawa kumekuwa na matukio madogo ya machafuko, serikali ya Tanzania imekuwa ikidhibiti kwa mujibu wa sheria ili kuhakikisha amani na usalama vinaendelea kudumu kwa wananchi wake. Licha ya juhudi hizi, kuna changamoto zinazoibuka, ambazo hazizungumzwi sana, ikiwa ni...