The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) has recorded a historic milestone in 2024, registering 901 investment projects—the highest number since the centre’s establishment in 1997. This marks a 71% increase compared to the 526 projects recorded in 2023. The surge in investment activity is attributed to key reforms, including amendments to the Investment Act No. 10...
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President Samia Honoured for Leadership and National Development
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded a special honour by the national Parliament in recognition of her leadership and contribution to the country’s development. The award was presented by Speaker of Parliament and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President, Dr Tulia Ackson, during a ceremony held at the Parliament grounds in Dodoma. Dr Ackson praised...
Indonesia quarry collapse kills at least 10, search for missing continues
At least 10 people have died after a stone quarry collapsed in Indonesia’s West Java province, according to the country’s disaster agency. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate others feared trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse occurred early on Friday at the Gunung Kuda mining site in Cirebon. Dramatic footage from the...
NHC Completes Morocco Square Project After Years of Delay
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has officially completed the long-stalled Morocco Square project in Dar es Salaam, marking a major milestone in its mission to expand both housing and commercial infrastructure nationwide. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Deogratius Ndejembi, revealed that the 137 billion shilling project had...
President Samia Pushes for Tech-Driven Reforms in CCM Manifesto
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who also chairs the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has proposed a series of minor amendments to the party’s Election Manifesto, including a key change to permit virtual party meetings. Speaking at a Special CCM Meeting held yesterday in Dodoma, President Samia said the revisions are intended to modernize the...
President Samia: New CCM Headquarters a Symbol of Strength and Legacy
Tanzanian President and Chairperson of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has affirmed that the new CCM headquarters will stand as a lasting symbol of the party’s strength and influence, both nationally and across Africa. Speaking on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Dodoma after laying the foundation stone for the new...
Tanzania Unveils Major Security Upgrade with $145M Safe Cities Project
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...
Kenyan MP George Koimburi Found Dumped in Coffee Plantation After Abduction
Juja MP George Koimburi has been found alive after reportedly being abducted on Sunday outside a church in Mugutha, Kiambu County. He was discovered in a coffee plantation in Kiambu and is currently receiving treatment at Plainsview Hospital near Ruiru town. His wife, Ann Koimburi, sustained injuries during the abduction, which was captured on video...
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%
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...