The 16.4bn/- Membe Irrigation Project in Dodoma Region is now more than 90% complete, positioning it to significantly enhance agricultural production and protect vital national infrastructure, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). During a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industries, Trade, Agriculture and Livestock, Raymond Mndolwa, Director General of the National Irrigation Commission...
HELIUM One has paid over 100 million Tanzanian shillings in compensation to residents of five villages in Momba District, Songwe Region, as it prepares for large-scale exploration and production activities. The beneficiaries include residents from Itumbula, Lwatwe, Masanyinta, Mkonko, and Muungano villages, who voluntarily offered land for the project, which aims to establish Tanzania as...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has humbly expressed her gratitude after receiving a heartfelt message from the late Pope Francis, written just days before his passing. In the letter, the Pope extended his best wishes to Tanzania on the 61st Union Anniversary of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, celebrated on April 26, 2025. On April 27, 2025, President...
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...
The Ministry of Agriculture has formally announced the lifting of all restrictions previously imposed on the importation of agricultural products from South Africa and Malawi. This decision follows ongoing diplomatic and technical engagements aimed at resolving the matter. A statement issued by the Ministry indicates that the governments of Malawi and South Africa have been...
The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has allocated over 30 billion Tanzanian shillings for the rehabilitation of key roads across the country that have been damaged by ongoing heavy rains. The announcement was made by the Minister of Infrastructure, Abdallah Ulega, during an emergency visit to Morogoro Region. He visited the area following the...
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....
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 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...
The rising cost of living is a global issue that can threaten the security of any nation, potentially leading to unrest and loss of peace. Many countries, such as Nigeria, South Africa, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe, have experienced long-term protests and strikes due to escalating living costs. In contrast, Tanzania, from its independence to the current...