Tanzania, DR Congo ink dry port construction deal

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have concluded negotiations for the handover of land to develop dry port infrastructure in both countries as part of a broader strategy to enhance regional trade. The Tanzanian government …

Tanzania pick men’s U-19 Cricket W’Cup ticket in Lagos

Tanzania booked their spot at the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup on Saturday after a dominant 98-run victory over Sierra Leone at the UNILAG Cricket Oval in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The East Africans finished their campaign in the …

Tanzania's mega hydropower project in full operation

DAR ES SALAAM, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is fully operational after the activation of all nine turbines, Deputy Prime Minister Doto Biteko said Saturday. "All nine turbines are fully operational, collectively …

Tanzania withdraws old 5,000/-, 10,000/- banknotes

DODOMA: THE Bank of Tanzania(BoT) has withdrawn bank notes issued before 2003 from circulation, effective from today, April 5, 2025. The bank notes involved in the exercise are 5,000/- and 10,000/-, according to the BoT statement issued today. The …

Tanzania's general elections to be held as set in constitution – CCM official

Tanzania records success in foreign relations

DODOMA: TANZANIA has made a remarkable achievement in executing its foreign policy, including the strengthening of international relations and the growing influence of Tanzania in diplomatic matters. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African …

Tanzania pours 434.5bn/- for Kisiwa Mgao port

MTWARA: TANZANIA has allocated 434.5bn/- to the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) for the construction of the Kisiwa Mgao Port in Mtwara region. TPA has signed a contract with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). This was announced today, April 4, …

Tanzania's general elections to be held as set in constitution: official

DAR ES SALAAM, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's general elections slated for October 2025 will be held according to the constitution of the country, a senior official of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) said on Friday. "Nobody has the …

Tanzania's economy sustains strong performance in 2024, says central bank

DAR ES SALAAM, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's economy sustained a strong performance in 2024, supported by both public and private sector investment, the East African nation's central bank said on Friday. Yamungu Kayandabila, deputy governor of the …

Tanzania mandates shilling for local contracts

Dar es Salaam. Companies with ongoing contracts involving foreign currency transactions are now required to amend their agreements and switch to Tanzanian shillings within one year, following the issuance of new regulations by the government. This …