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Dr. Kiruswa calls for stronger Tanzania-Qatar cooperation in promoting mineral tourism DOHA, QATAR: Tanzania has showcased opportunities and attractions in mineral tourism to Qatar as part of efforts to promote the sector, increase tourist arrivals and contribute to the country’s economic growth. Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, led the Tanzanian delegation to Qatar, where he held talks with tourism officials and stakeholders on ways to strengthen cooperation between Tanzania and Qatar in promoting tourism, particularly mineral tourism. Speaking after visiting and holding discussions with Qatar’s tourism authorities, Dr. Kiruswa said Tanzania has significant opportunities in the tourism sector, owing to its diverse attractions, including mineral tourism, wildlife, beaches and marine tourism, as well as attractions in Zanzibar. He said the Tanzanian Government is ready to work with Qatar to develop and promote the country’s tourism attractions and attract more visitors,...

DAR ES SALAAM: The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized entrepreneurs by creating a conducive business environment to enable them to grow and expand their businesses. The Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Judith Kapinga (MP), made the remarks today when she launched a cake pricing guidebook prepared by a Tanzanian entrepreneur, Ms. Tahya, popularly known as Leymax. Minister Kapinga commended Leymax for her contribution to the development of entrepreneurship in Tanzania, noting that many young people, particularly women and men, have benefited from her training and skills in cake-making. “The Government values the significant contribution made by small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in the country, and we are committed to creating a conducive business environment for cake bakers,” Minister Kapinga said. She further noted that the baking sector provides employment and livelihood opportunities for many entrepreneurs and plays an important role ...

DAR ES SALAAM:  Deputy President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Deogratius Ndejembi, has said the Power Connection Financing Scheme being implemented through a partnership between Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) and CRDB Bank aims to enable urban and rural residents to access electricity more easily and on time, thereby creating greater opportunities for social and economic development. Speaking today, October 2, 2026, in Dar es Salaam during the signing and launch ceremony of the Power Connection Financing Scheme, Ndejembi said the initiative is part of efforts to implement Mission 300, which seeks to ensure that 300 million people across Africa gain access to electricity by 2030. He said through the partnership, eligible citizens will benefit from a mechanism that covers the cost of electricity connections, a move expected to accelerate the connection of approximately 1.7 million households annually as part of the implementation of the National Energy Compact. “I ...

DODOMA: Minister for Energy, Dr Juma Zuberi Homera, has called on leaders and staff at the Ministry of Energy to enhance speed and professionalism in the execution of their duties to ensure Tanzanians receive quality services through the energy sector. Dr Homera made the remarks today, October 1, 2026, shortly after arriving at the Ministry of Energy offices in the Government City of Mtumba, Dodoma, following his swearing-in by President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, at Chamwino State House in Dodoma. Upon his arrival at the Ministry, Dr Homera was received by Ministry leaders and staff, as well as officials from institutions under the Ministry, led by Deputy Minister for Energy, Hon. Salome Makamba. Addressing the leaders and staff, Dr Homera stressed the importance of working with speed, professionalism and cooperation to further improve services provided to citizens and advance the development of the energy sector in the country. He also pledged to work...

DAR ES SALAAM:  Businesspeople and investors in Tanzania have been urged to make greater use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to resolve commercial disputes, as a way of saving time and costs while preserving relationships between parties to contracts. The call was made during a three-day training and conference organized by the Tanzania International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs and the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) to raise awareness of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Speaking at the conference, TIAC Board Chairman, Advocate Godson Hudson Nyange, said commercial disputes are a common occurrence that may arise during the implementation of contracts. He said mechanisms such as arbitration, mediation and adjudication can help parties resolve disputes amicably without having to go through lengthy court proceedings. Meanwhile, the Director of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit at the Min...