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...
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...
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...
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...
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....