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CHAUMMA opens nominations for parliamentary and councilor seats
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CHAUMMA opens nominations for parliamentary and councilor seats

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...

IMF approves $448m in fresh funding for Tanzania’s economic reforms
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IMF approves $448m in fresh funding for Tanzania’s economic reforms

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...

Tanzania approves pension payments for Kagera War veterans after 45 years
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Tanzania approves pension payments for Kagera War veterans after 45 years

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...

Tanzania unveils longest bridge in East and Central Africa
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Tanzania unveils longest bridge in East and Central Africa

Hundreds of Tanzanians gathered on June 19, 2025, to witness President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially open the JP Magufuli Bridge — now the longest bridge in East and Central Africa. Spanning 3.0 kilometers across Lake Victoria, with an additional 1.6 kilometers of access roads, the bridge links Kigongo in Mwanza to Busisi in Sengerema District,...

Government collects TZS 1.028 trillion in dividends
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Government collects TZS 1.028 trillion in dividends

The Treasury Registrar, Mr. Nehemia Mchechu, has announced that his office has collected a record TZS 1.028 trillion in dividends from public institutions and companies in which the government holds shares during the current financial year. This represents a 68% increase compared to the previous year’s dividend collection of TZS 611 billion — a significant...

President Samia urges new police officers to tackle road accidents, corruption
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President Samia urges new police officers to tackle road accidents, corruption

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on newly trained police officers and assistant inspectors to prioritize road safety and develop effective strategies to curb the rising number of traffic accidents in Tanzania.   Speaking at their graduation ceremony in Dar es Salaam, she voiced concern over the increase in road fatalities, with 1,322 accidents and...

Kishapu Solar Power Project reaches 63% Completion
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Kishapu Solar Power Project reaches 63% Completion

A solar power project under construction in Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, has reached 63% completion and is expected to be finished by the end of October this year.   The update was shared by TANESCO Director, Lazaro Twange, during an inspection tour of the site. Once complete, the project is expected to add 50 megawatts...

Tanzania’s Mohammed Dewji named richest in East Africa
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Tanzania’s Mohammed Dewji named richest in East Africa

Tanzanian businessman Mohammed “Mo” Dewji has been named East Africa’s wealthiest individual, with his net worth rising to $2.2 billion (£1.7 billion), according to Forbes’ 2025 list of Africa’s billionaires. The 49-year-old is the only person from the region to feature among the continent’s top 15 richest individuals and ranks 12th overall. Dewji also retains...