The construction of the new football stadium in Arusha Region has reached 51% completion, surpassing the targeted progress for this phase of the project, according to an official report presented during a government inspection visit. Mr. Paul Sangawe, Director of Policy and Government Coordination from the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, and Coordination), led the...
Tourism has officially become Tanzania’s leading source of foreign exchange, surpassing gold for the first time in years and marking a major milestone in the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery. According to the Bank of Tanzania’s (BoT) Monthly Economic Review for June 2025, tourism revenues reached $3.92 billion in the year ending May 2025. This represents...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has received the prestigious Power of 100 Women Award, an accolade that celebrates transformative African women leaders, in a brief ceremony held at State House in Dar es Salaam on July 8, 2025. The award was presented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Access Bank Tanzania, Mr Protase...
Between July and March of the 2024/2025 financial year, the Dar es Salaam Port has continued to benefit from increased private sector investment, a move that has significantly improved its performance and productivity. The port, a vital economic gateway for Tanzania, has seen marked progress due to this public-private collaboration. According to a statement from...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, attended the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of Comoros yesterday, July 6, 2025. President Samia was invited by the President of Comoros, H.E. Azali Assoumani, to be the Guest of Honour at the ceremony.
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...
The government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat coal dust pollution caused by coal transportation through the Port of Mtwara, with five major interventions already underway, lawmakers were told on Wednesday. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in the National Assembly, Deputy Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Mr. Khamis Hamza...
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...