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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...

Government rolls out five key measures to tackle coal dust pollution in Mtwara
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Government rolls out five key measures to tackle coal dust pollution in Mtwara

The government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat coal dust pollution caused by coal transportation through the Port of Mtwara, with five major interventions already underway, lawmakers were told on Wednesday. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in the National Assembly, Deputy Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Mr. Khamis Hamza...

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...

Vita ya Iran na Israel itakavyoathiri uchumi wa Tanzania na mkakati wa serikali uliopo kukabiliana na athari hizo.
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Vita ya Iran na Israel itakavyoathiri uchumi wa Tanzania na mkakati wa serikali uliopo kukabiliana na athari hizo.

Mvutano unaoendelea kati ya Iran na Israel unaonekana kwa macho ya kawaida unaweza kudhani ni tatizo la mashariki ya kati pekee, lakini kwa Tanzania, linaweza kuwa na athari kubwa kiuchumi, hasa kupitia bei ya mafuta duniani. Baada ya Taifa la Marekani kushambulia vinu vya nyuklia vya Taifa la Iran usiku wa kuamkia leo, Bunge la...

Trump says US has bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran
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Trump says US has bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran

President Donald Trump described US military strikes on three nuclear sites as a “spectacular military success” and added that the facilities were “completely and totally obliterated” in an address from the White House on Saturday evening. Trump warned Iran that the US could go after additional targets if Iran does not make peace. Now the...

President Samia urges Tanzanians to protect peace and unity
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President Samia urges Tanzanians to protect peace and unity

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on citizens to safeguard Tanzania’s reputation as a peaceful and politically stable nation, saying these values are essential for continued development. Speaking on June 20, 2025, at the inauguration of the Butimba Water Project in Mwanza Region, President Samia warned that division could hinder progress and benefit those who...

Tanzanian citizens in Israel and Iran confirmed safe amid ongoing conflict
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Tanzanian citizens in Israel and Iran confirmed safe amid ongoing conflict

The Tanzanian government has confirmed that all its citizens living in either Iran or Israel are safe, with no reported deaths or injuries amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, made the announcement on Thursday, assuring the public that the government is actively monitoring...

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...

Chikungunya outbreak confirmed in Mombasa
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Chikungunya outbreak confirmed in Mombasa

Mombasa County has declared a Chikungunya outbreak after 25 of 45 samples tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus, with one case of Dengue Fever also confirmed. Chikungunya causes severe joint, muscle, and body pain, leaving patients debilitated. It’s spread by the female Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day and can pass the virus to...

PM Majaliwa: Tanzania now more investor-friendly after addressing key challenges
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PM Majaliwa: Tanzania now more investor-friendly after addressing key challenges

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured both local and international investors that Tanzania is now a more attractive destination for investment, following government reforms aimed at resolving challenges that investors previously faced. Speaking in Parliament today, Majaliwa made the statement while responding to a question from Ushetu MP Emmanuel Cherehani, who asked about the government’s...