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...
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 witnessed a significant surge in investment during the third quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, with registered projects totaling $2.16 billion between January and March 2025. This marks a 46.72% increase compared to the $1.47 billion recorded during the same period the previous fiscal year. The sharp rise was largely fueled by a boost...
A fiery clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has put $22 billion in SpaceX government contracts—and key U.S. space missions—in jeopardy. The conflict erupted after Musk criticized Trump’s tax and spending policies. Trump hit back with threats to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies. Musk responded by saying he would decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft,...
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded a special honour by the national Parliament in recognition of her leadership and contribution to the country’s development. The award was presented by Speaker of Parliament and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President, Dr Tulia Ackson, during a ceremony held at the Parliament grounds in Dodoma. Dr Ackson praised...
Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has pledged to revive and complete the process of drafting a new constitution as part of its 2025 election manifesto, positioning it as a key agenda in strengthening democracy and good governance. In a section titled “Promoting Democracy and Good Governance”, the manifesto states that CCM will direct...
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has officially completed the long-stalled Morocco Square project in Dar es Salaam, marking a major milestone in its mission to expand both housing and commercial infrastructure nationwide. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Deogratius Ndejembi, revealed that the 137 billion shilling project had...
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and will officially succeed Akinwumi Adesina in September. The election took place during the Bank’s Annual Meetings held today in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah was chosen by the Bank’s Board of Governors, which comprises Finance and...
Home Affairs Minister Innocent Bashungwa has issued a strong warning to foreigners attempting to enter Tanzania with hidden agendas, saying they will face legal action. While presenting his ministry’s 2025/26 budget in Parliament on May 26, Bashungwa reaffirmed the government’s support for legitimate foreign investment and tourism but cautioned against individuals who misuse entry permits...
Namibia’s President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for balanced efforts in empowering both boys and girls, emphasizing that national development depends on the progress of all citizens. Speaking during a public lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam titled “Inspiring Women to Break Barriers in Leadership Positions: A Personal Experience,” President Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on...