By 2050, Tanzania is planning on growing its economy to an impressive U$1 trillion, transforming the nation into one of Africa’s most dynamic growth frontiers. But behind every ambitious projection lies a harder truth – sustainable growth demands systems that deliver. It is not simply about money, but about management, discipline, and governance. At the...
East Africa’s tea industry is showing renewed momentum, with Tanzania recording rising production driven by the reopening of dormant factories, the rehabilitation of estates, and the installation of new processing facilities. According to the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT), national production rose by more than five per cent in the 2024/25 season to 22,000 tonnes...
The Tanzania-Zambia (TAZA) 400kV power interconnector project has reached 58% completion on the Tanzanian side, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen regional energy integration and enhance cross-border power trade. According to the Ministry of Energy, steady progress is being made on the 616 km transmission line and associated substations spanning Iringa, Mbeya, and...
Mashirika ya ndege yaliyoandikishwa nchini Tanzania yanatarajiwa kurejea tena kwenye safari za Ulaya baada ya kukamilisha masharti yaliyowekwa na Umoja wa Ulaya (EU). Hatua hiyo inakuja kufuatia jitihada mbalimbali zilizochukuliwa na mamlaka za usafiri wa anga nchini, kuhakikisha ndege, wataalamu na mifumo ya usimamizi wa anga inakidhi viwango na taratibu za kimataifa vinavyotakiwa na EU....
Tanzania has set a bold target to reduce cancer deaths by 30% by 2030, as the country grapples with rising cases of non-communicable diseases. Cervical cancer is the leading killer among women, while prostate and oesophageal cancers dominate among men. Health experts cite late diagnosis, limited specialists, and costly treatment as key challenges. But with...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Global Water Changemakers Award 2025, presented by the Global Water Partnership in collaboration with the African Union. The award was officially announced on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, by Botswana’s President Duma Boko, who also chairs the award committee. It was received on President Samia’s behalf...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries to designate John Malecela Grounds (Nanenane Grounds) in Dodoma as the national headquarters for agricultural extension services. The directive was issued on Friday during the official closing of the Nanenane Exhibition, an annual national event for farmers, livestock...
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...
Tanzanian motorists will see lower fuel costs this August, as prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene fall for the third consecutive month. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announced the new prices, effective Wednesday, August 6, 2025, citing falling global oil prices, a stronger shilling, and reduced shipping premiums. In Dar es Salaam,...
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...