Tanzania’s President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is seeking re-election under the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is expected to collect her presidential nomination forms tomorrow (August 9, 2025) from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Dodoma. Her running mate, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, will also collect his forms. The announcement follows INEC’s release...
Tanzania’s commercial banks recorded a combined net profit of Sh1.2 trillion in the first half of 2025, marking a 9% increase from Sh1.09 trillion posted during the same period in 2024, according to an analysis by The Citizen. The strong performance was driven by robust growth in both interest-based and non-interest income, reflecting sustained momentum...
Tanzania’s transition toward a greener and more sustainable public transport system is gaining momentum, with the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (Dart) announcing that Phase 4 of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will be exclusively served by electric buses. A total of 390 electric buses will operate along the Phase 4 corridor once construction is...
Tanzania has secured a major breakthrough in agricultural trade, with 16 local companies officially registered by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) and approved to export avocados to the Chinese market. The achievement reflects the success of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s diplomatic efforts and her strong focus on creating international market access for...
The High Court has ordered full protection measures for civilian witnesses set to testify in the treason case against Tundu Lissu, the Chairman of the opposition party Chadema. In a ruling delivered earlier yesterday by Judge Hussein Mtembwa, the court directed that the identities of the witnesses be kept confidential. They will be allowed to...
Tanzania has inaugurated the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam—a $110 million project poised to become a key engine of regional trade and economic development. The facility, spanning over 75,000 square meters, is designed to serve as a major commercial gateway for eight countries that rely on the Dar...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched the Mkuju River Uranium Project (MRP) in Namtumbo District, Ruvuma, marking Tanzania’s entry into the global uranium market. Operated by Mantra Tanzania Ltd, a subsidiary of Russia’s Rosatom, the $400 million project is the country’s first large-scale uranium mine. President Samia hailed the project as a major step...
A total of 1,051 top-performing Form Six graduates will benefit from this year’s Samia Scholarship Programme, nearly doubling last year’s 650 recipients. All students with disabilities who scored Division One have secured scholarships, affirming the programme’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Education Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda announced the expansion in Dodoma, emphasizing that the scholarships target...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan will officially launch the Kwala Dry Port on July 31 in the Coast Region, a development hailed by experts as a major boost to Tanzania’s logistics and regional trade. Economists and industry stakeholders say the port will cut haulage costs, ease congestion at the Dar es Salaam Port, and enhance cargo...
Tanzania has emerged as Africa’s top exporter of pulses by volume, shipping 590,399 tonnes in 2024—up from 447,943 tonnes in 2023—and ranking eighth globally. However, it lags behind Egypt in export earnings. Despite exporting less—411,365 tonnes—Egypt earned $491.4 million, over $100 million more than Tanzania’s $376.9 million. The gap is largely due to Egypt’s focus...