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...
Tanzania has secured a major financial boost after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved key programme reviews, unlocking new funding worth approximately $448.4 million (about TSh1.17 trillion). In a statement released on Friday, 27 June, the IMF confirmed the completion of its 2025 Article IV Consultation, along with the fifth review under the Extended Credit...
The first freight train operating on the standard gauge railway (SGR) has officially begun its journey from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transport sector. The train, consisting of 10 carriages, is carrying various goods weighing a total of approximately 700 tons. This move fulfills a promise made by...
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...
The Tanzanian government has officially approved pension payments for all veterans who participated in the 1979 Kagera War, marking a significant step in addressing their long-standing grievances. The announcement was made on June 23, 2025, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma. Minister of Defence and National Service, Dr. Stergomena Tax, revealed the decision while presenting...
Mofat Company Limited, a Tanzanian firm contracted to operate part of the country’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, has launched a major recruitment drive aimed at hiring over 1,000 new employees. The move comes as the company prepares for the commencement of Phase Two operations of the BRT project, scheduled to begin in September. The...
Deputy Speaker and Ilala MP Mussa Zungu delivered his farewell message to Parliament on June 20, 2025, marking the end of his five-year term as the 12th Parliament draws to a close. Speaking after the Q&A session, Zungu thanked fellow lawmakers, parliamentary staff, and the people of Ilala for their support. He emphasized unity, integrity,...
In a major move toward greener and more cost-effective public transportation, the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (UDART) has unveiled its first-ever bus powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). This launch marks the beginning of a larger initiative, with 100 CNG buses expected to arrive in Tanzania by August 2025. The milestone was announced at the...
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...