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Calls on Business Community and Investors to Pay Taxes Voluntarily The Tax Ombudsman Service (TOST) has said it will play a vital role in the implementation of Tanzania's Vision 2050 by helping businesses and investors resolve tax-related challenges that may hinder their operations. The remarks were made on July 2, 2026, by the Tax Ombudsman, Erastus Mtui, while addressing journalists at the institution's pavilion during the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba). Mtui explained that one of the primary objectives behind the establishment of TOST is to give confidence to traders and investors by assuring them that there is an independent institution ready to resolve tax-related disputes whenever they arise. "Taxes are essential for the development and running of the country. We therefore encourage all taxpayers to fulfill their tax obligations voluntarily. Whenever they encounter tax-related obstacles, we are here to help remove those barriers so they can co...

 

The Minister of Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP), has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Public Procurement Appeals Authority (PPAA) in managing the Complaints and Appeals Module within the National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST). Ambassador Omar made the remarks during his visit to the PPAA exhibition booth, located within the Ministry of Finance pavilion, on July 2, 2026, at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), where PPAA is providing public education on its services and statutory responsibilities. "I congratulate you for the excellent work you are doing in educating the public. I have been informed that since the introduction of the Module, there have been no unnecessary delays in handling cases arising from public procurement processes. Continue to supervise its implementation effectively," said Ambassador Omar. Speaking on behalf of the PPAA Executive Secretary, Mr. James Sando, the Head of Legal Services, Ms...

The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) has urged members of the public to visit its pavilion at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba) to obtain accurate information on technical and vocational education and witness the achievements of the vocational education pathway being implemented in secondary schools. Speaking during the exhibition, NACTVET Acting Head of Communication and Marketing, Dora Tesha, said the trade fair provides an important opportunity for the Council to engage with the public and stakeholders by offering information about its services and programmes. She explained that visitors to the NACTVET pavilion receive information on institutions regulated by the Council, accredited academic programmes, admission procedures, and the registration process for new technical and vocational training institutions. "In addition, we provide services related to academic certificates and transcripts, while guiding the...

DAR ES SALAAM,  Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Musa Omar, has commended the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for its ongoing efforts to digitize and publish its statistical reports online, saying the initiative will enable the world to access accurate and reliable statistics about Tanzania. The Minister made the remarks during his visit to the NBS exhibition booth at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), currently taking place in Dar es Salaam. He noted that making NBS data available online is essential in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as people across the world increasingly rely on digital platforms to obtain information rather than visiting institutions in person. "Having NBS information available online is a great achievement and will help the world access reliable data about Tanzania. Nowadays, when people need information, they do not necessarily begin by contacting NBS directly—they often turn to AI. If the information is available...

The Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Judith Kapinga, has directed the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) to proactively visit exhibitors participating in the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), popularly known as Sabasaba, and provide them with the agency's registration and licensing services. Hon. Kapinga issued the directive yesterday during her visit to BRELA's exhibition booths located inside the Ministry of Industry and Trade pavilion and near the Ministry of Finance pavilion at the ongoing trade fair. "Ensure that you visit exhibitors at their stands and assist them in formalizing their businesses. Organize yourselves well so that you can help them resolve their challenges. We are here to facilitate business growth, not to intimidate entrepreneurs. Approach them as business enablers and support them," she emphasized. The Minister also urged BRELA to continue delivering efficient and customer-friendly services to citizens, bu...