THE government of Tanzania has officially launched the construction of a new administrative capital, named Magufuli, with an estimated cost of $5bn. The city, located just 17 kilometres from the current capital, Dodoma, is set to become the new hub for government buildings and services, spanning over 617 hectares. Named in honour of former … Read more
TANZANIAN police have detained senior leaders of the main opposition party CHADEMA, along with hundreds of their supporters, just before a scheduled rally in the southwest of the country, a party spokesperson reported on Monday. The arrests, which took place on Sunday evening, include prominent figures such as Tundu Lissu, CHADEMA’s vice chairman, and John … Read more
Tanzania police are currently investigating a disturbing viral video showing five men allegedly gang-raping a young woman. This incident has sparked widespread outrage in the East African nation. The security forces have not yet confirmed allegations that the suspects are soldiers. Police officials have stated that the investigation is ‘progressing well’ but did not confirm … Read more
TANZANIA’S state-owned National Development Corporation (NDC) has partnered with the Chinese company Fujian Hexingwang Industrial Co. Ltd to develop the Maganga Matitu iron ore project in the Njombe Region. The agreement, valued at $77.4 million, was signed on August 3 and aims to produce sponge iron as raw material for steel industries. The signing ceremony … Read more
TANZANIA inaugurated a 541-km modern standard gauge railway on Thursday, connecting its administrative capital Dodoma with the commercial hub Dar es Salaam. Built by Turkish company Yapi Merkezi, this railway is part of a broader initiative to improve transport infrastructure and boost trade in the region. The launch ceremony was led by President Samia Suluhu … Read more
IN a strategic move to regain the trust of foreign powers and bolster her programme of economic and political reforms, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has dismissed two senior government officials, including the foreign minister. The announcement came late on Sunday, detailing a mini-cabinet reshuffle that saw the termination of Foreign Minister January Makamba and … Read more
IN a remarkable show of support, social media users rallied to raise over $2,000 to secure the release of Shadrack Chaula, a young Tanzanian portrait artist convicted of cybercrimes. Chaula was ordered by the court to pay the fine or face two years in prison after he admitted to recording and sharing a viral video … Read more
A TANZANIAN portrait artist, Shadrack Chaula, has been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of $2,000 after being found guilty of cybercrimes. Chaula, 24, was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and verbally insulting her in a viral video. Chaula admitted to the crime and did not defend … Read more
THE IMF announced on Thursday that its executive board has approved a funding package for Tanzania amounting to $786.2 million to aid in addressing climate change. Additionally, a separate review has been completed, allowing for the disbursement of $149.4 million for budget support. Commitment to economic reforms The IMF stated that Tanzanian authorities are dedicated … Read more
TANZANIA’S recent initiative to establish the Regional Centre of Excellence in Transplant and Haematological Sciences in Dodoma has ignited optimism within the East African Community (EAC). Supported by a Concept Note presented at the EAC Sectoral Council meeting, this move aims to tackle critical healthcare needs in the region. Transformative healthcare potential The proposed Centre … Read more