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The minister said the current portfolio comprised 33 projects worth more than $8.8 billion, including 30 national projects and three regional initiatives.
A total of 1,337 development projects worth Sh2.24 trillion were launched or had their foundation stones laid during the 2026 Uhuru Torch Race, while more than 23.6 million trees were planted as part of environmental conservation efforts.
Somali-born politician Sagal Abdi-Wali has been elected to the United Kingdom’s House of Commons, marking a significant milestone for British Somali representation in national politics. The Labour Party candidate won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on October 8, securing 12,292 votes against 8,928 for Green Party leader Zack Polanski. She succeeds former prime minister Keir Starmer, who resigned from the parliamentary seat in September. Abdi-Wali was sworn in as a Member of Parl...
Tanzania is stepping up investment in aquaculture, commercial fishing and conservation in response to a sharp decline in fish stocks in its waters of Lake Tanganyika, which fell by about 58 percent between 2022 and 2025, according to government estimates.
The award recognises Ngorongoro’s efforts to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable tourism and safeguard its globally significant natural and cultural heritage.
About 10 tonnes of fruit and vegetable waste generated daily at Tandale Market could help farmers improve soil fertility as a processing plant converts them into fertilisers. Authorities are pushing traders to separate biodegradable materials for processing. The waste is collected and transported to a fertiliser-processing plant in Mabwepande, Kinondoni, where it is converted into an agricultural input, turning discarded produce into a potential source of income and an alternative to c...
The results are expected to add to Tanzania’s estimated 57.54 trillion cubic feet of natural gas resources, although the quantity attributable to the latest discovery will be announced separately.
The State Mining Corporation (Stamico) plans to develop three new mines, two for gold and one for graphite, as revenue climbed to Sh147.8 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, up from Sh1.3 billion in 2018/19.
Tanzania will use domestic revenue from the mining sector to finance a major mineral exploration programme, aiming to increase the area covered by detailed geophysical surveys from 16 percent to at least 50 percent by 2030.
Once completed, the facility is expected to improve electricity supply in Songwe Region, stimulate industrial production and create opportunities for electricity trade between Tanzania and countries in Southern Africa.
Tanzania and the World Bank have agreed to strengthen cooperation on infrastructure development, job creation and private sector investment as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s economic transformation.
Daily direct flights are expected to make travel between the two markets more convenient for businesspeople, tourists, students and other travellers, while improving access between Tanzania and the wider Indian market.
The history of humanity is often told through the names of outstanding men – politicians, scientists, entrepreneurs and pioneers. But the world has also changed thanks to women who have managed to gain an education, support and the freedom to make bold decisions.
Stakeholders in Tanzania’s music industry have called for a standardised music syllabus to be incorporated into the country’s Amali (vocational and practical skills) education stream to equip learners with skills for careers in the creative economy.
Farmers in Singida Region have been urged to verify the authenticity of maize seed and choose varieties suited to local growing conditions to minimise production risks and improve yields.
