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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Tanzania and Finland have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic relationship, committing to deepen cooperation across critical sectors including environment, education, trade, tourism, the blue economy, and technology. The pledge was made during Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s three-day state visit to Tanzania, commemorating 60 years of bilateral relations. Speaking at the State House in Dar es Salaam,...
Tanzania’s Registrar of Political Parties has suspended eight senior Chadema officials, citing a lack of quorum during their endorsement by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) on January 22, 2025. The decision follows a complaint from Lembrus Mchome, Chadema’s Mwanga District chairman, who claimed the NEC meeting failed to meet legal and constitutional requirements. Among...
Tanzania has emerged as the most peaceful country in the East African Community (EAC), ranking 65th globally out of 163 nations in the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI). It is also seventh among sub-Saharan African countries. This marks a notable rise of 11 places from 2023, with Tanzania scoring 1.987 and placing in the “medium”...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the creation of eight new parliamentary constituencies and five new wards, increasing the total number of constituencies for the 2025 General Election to 272 and wards to 3,960. INEC Chairperson, Court of Appeal Judge Jacobs Mwambegele, said the changes are the outcome of a stakeholder consultation process...