Outgoing Bumbuli MP January Makamba has broken his silence following the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)’s decision to exclude him from its shortlist of parliamentary candidates ahead of the October general elections — offering a message not of bitterness, but of loyalty and calm resolve. In an unscheduled press briefing held Wednesday after journalists sought...
Tanzania has announced a goal to boost trade with Türkiye to $1 billion, up from $284 million in 2024, as part of efforts to expand exports and strengthen economic ties. The target was unveiled during the signing of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) agreement in Dar es Salaam. Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani...
Water Minister Jumaa Aweso has directed authorities in Mbeya to fast-track the Rujewa water project and complete it by September 2025. During an inspection visit, he instructed that construction work continue around the clock to meet the deadline. The project, currently 35% complete, aims to boost water supply in Mbarali District from just two days...
Trade between Tanzania and the United States has more than doubled in four years, rising from $380.2 million in 2021 to $778.1 million in 2024—a 104.7% increase. Tanzania’s Ambassador to the U.S., Elsie Kanza, attributed the growth to several initiatives, notably the 2023 launch of the Tanzania American Chamber of Commerce (TACC) and a financing...
Deputy Minister for Information, Culture and Sports, Hamis Mwinjuma, has praised China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) for completing the first phase of the Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium in Arusha 20 days ahead of schedule. During a visit to the site over the weekend, Mwinjuma highlighted the stadium as a symbol of strong Tanzania–China relations....
The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has invested nearly TSh 12 billion in the construction and completion of new secondary schools in the regions of Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora under the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program (SEQUIP). This initiative reflects the government’s strong commitment to strengthening education infrastructure, expanding access to quality and inclusive...
Honorary President of Simba SC, Mohammed “Mo” Dewji, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the club into one of Africa’s best. Speaking via video from Dar es Salaam, Mo said he has invested over TSh 87 billion in Simba since 2017. Despite last season’s challenges, he highlighted the club’s historic achievements, including two CAF finals...
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, currently the world’s oldest head of state at 92, has announced his intention to seek re-election in October, aiming to extend his 43-year rule. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face,” Biya stated in a message posted on X. He said the...
Tanzania has received state-of-the-art equipment valued at TSh 240 million to strengthen its efforts in combating poaching and managing human-wildlife conflicts. The support comes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Project. The handover ceremony took place today in Dodoma, where the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador...
Tanzania has called on the African Union (AU) to fully utilize South Africa’s upcoming G20 Summit hosting in 2025 to push Africa’s key interests globally. Speaking at the 47th AU Executive Council session in Equatorial Guinea, Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo urged the AU to focus on issues like fair access to development...