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TOL Gases PLC has called on the Government to give more opportunities to companies with the capacity and expertise to produce medical oxygen for use in hospitals, arguing that private-sector producers have sufficient capacity to meet the country’s current and future demand. The call was made today in Dar es Salaam by TOL Gases PLC Managing Director Daniel Warungu while speaking to journalists after the conclusion of the company’s 31st Annual General Meeting. Warungu said private companies have invested heavily in oxygen production and therefore the Government should consider purchasing medical oxygen from them instead of investing in additional production plants. “We are making significant investments to produce oxygen and ensure the availability of medical oxygen in hospitals. Our request is that, instead of the Government also investing in production, it should establish mechanisms to purchase oxygen from the private sector. TOL Gases has significant capacity and extensive expertise ...

Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi, has held talks with Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Antoine Kajangwe, aimed at strengthening cooperation between Tanzania and Rwanda in the development of the energy sector, particularly the oil sub-sector. The two ministers met today, August 17, 2026, at the Ministry of Energy offices in Mtumba Government City, Dodoma, where they discussed various areas of cooperation between the two countries, with a particular focus on the oil sector. The meeting was attended by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy responsible for Oil and Gas, Dr. James Mataragio; Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, General Patrick Nyamvumba; and the Ministry of Energy’s Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Goodluck Shirima.

Tanzania’s Minister for Home Affairs, Patrobas Katambi, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, have held a meeting with the Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope. Pope was accompanied by IOM Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Frantz Celestin; IOM Chief of Mission in the United Republic of Tanzania, Ashraf Hassan; and IOM Director of Communications, Mohammedali Abunajela. The Tanzanian delegation also included Zanzibar Commissioner of Immigration, Hassan Ali Hassan, and the representative of the Commissioner General of Immigration, Commissioner of the Legal Division, Novaita Mrosso. Amy Pope is in Tanzania on an official working visit. On August 17, 2026, she met with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, in Zanzibar.

 

Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi has announced that President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, is expected to officially inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), with an installed generation capacity of 2,115 megawatts, on August 22, 2026, at the project site in Rufiji, Coast Region. Minister Ndejembi made the announcement on August 15, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, while addressing journalists at the Ministry of Energy’s offices about the upcoming inauguration, which will be attended by government leaders, local and international guests, citizens and development stakeholders. “The inauguration of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project is a historic event and an important milestone in Tanzania’s journey to building a reliable energy system, while stimulating production, investment and economic growth. This is the largest power generation project ever implemented in the country using funds from the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, w...

Dodoma, August 14, 2026: Chairperson of the Board of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), Hon. Justice Mshibe Ali Bakari, has urged all sectors in the country to make effective use of weather information in undertaking sector-specific preparations to address potential impacts associated with the El Niño phenomenon. Justice Mshibe made the remarks while opening the 25th meeting to discuss the October–December 2026 Vuli rainfall season forecast, held at the PSSSF Conference Hall in Dodoma. “As we prepare to receive the Vuli rainfall season forecast for October to December 2026, it is important for each of us to take responsibility for closely monitoring and understanding the information so as to begin preparations and identify measures to address the anticipated weather-related impacts in our respective sectors, bearing in mind that there is a high possibility that El Niño will continue to strengthen towards the end of 2026,” Justice Mshibe stressed. Justice Mshibe added that Tan...

 

DAR ES SALAAM The Government has put in place measures to reduce the amount of time oil tankers spend at the port, as part of efforts to improve efficiency in the receipt, storage and distribution of petroleum products in the country. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy responsible for Petroleum and Gas, Dr. James Mataragio, said this during an inspection tour of petroleum infrastructure at the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) and Tanzania International Petroleum Reserves Limited (TIPER). Dr. Mataragio said the Government wants to ensure that vessels arriving in the country receive services on time, discharge their petroleum products efficiently and leave the port without unnecessary delays. “It is the Government’s expectation that vessels arrive, discharge petroleum products and leave. Every institution must understand its responsibilities and plan accordingly,” he said. He explained that one of the challenges contributing to prolonged vessel stays at the port is the slow ...

Deputy Minister for Energy, Hon. Salome Makamba (MP), has visited the exhibition booths of the Ministry of Energy and its institutions at the Kizimkazi Festival Exhibition, currently taking place in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar. While visiting the booths, Hon. Salome interacted with experts and observed how they are educating the public about various activities being implemented by the Government in the energy sector. Hon. Salome commended officials from the Ministry and its institutions for using the exhibition as an opportunity to educate the public about the Government’s efforts, under the leadership of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, to strengthen the energy sector and promote economic and social development. She said the Government continues to implement various strategic projects in the energy sector, some of which have already been completed, including the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 2,115 mega...

Deputy Minister for Energy, Hon. Salome Makamba (MP), has called on the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) to continue strengthening public education initiatives to enhance citizens’ understanding of the Agency’s responsibilities and its contribution to ensuring a reliable supply of petroleum products in the country. Hon. Makamba made the call while visiting the PBPA exhibition booth at Dimbani Grounds in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, as part of the Kizimkazi Festival 2026. She said it was important for the public to continue receiving education on the Bulk Procurement System for petroleum products and how PBPA carries out its responsibilities in overseeing the procurement of petroleum products to ensure a reliable supply of the essential commodity. Hon. Makamba also commended PBPA for its performance in carrying out its responsibilities and ensuring the availability of petroleum products in the country. Speaking during the visit, PBPA Petroleum Inspector, Mr. Issa Mwitazy, informed the D...

 

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Bukombe Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, has said that the Ngalawa Race is among the major entertainment events adding excitement to the Kizimkazi Festival 2026. The competition was held in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on August 12, 2026, and featured intense competition, with Nassor Pandu from Mkunguni emerging as the winner of the Ngalawa Race. The race was part of various activities taking place during the Kizimkazi Festival. “It is evident that these competitions have become important for young people and the community at large. The event has brought together various stakeholders and significantly contributed to efforts to improve the environment for sports and entertainment,” Dr. Biteko said. Dr. Biteko added that the Ngalawa Race at the Kizimkazi Festival continues to create economic opportunities for young people through competition, culminating in two top teams, Mchangamle and Mkunguni. Each team comprised 10 skippers.

By OTR Correspondent Dar es Salaam. The Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, held discussions with Fitch Ratings Ltd as part of the second 2026 review of Fitch Ratings’ assessment, in a process involving various government institutions. The discussions aimed to provide Fitch Ratings analysts with detailed information on Tanzania’s economic performance, implementation of fiscal and monetary policies, as well as the Government’s strategies for managing public debt. For OTR, the discussions focused on the performance of public institutions, ongoing reforms, financial risks, and financial flows between the Government and public institutions. Earlier this year, Fitch Ratings affirmed Tanzania’s ‘B+’ long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating, citing strong economic growth prospects and the Government’s ability to manage fiscal challenges following the 2025 General Election. Fitch estimates that Tanzania’s economy will grow by 6 percent in 2026, above the...

KIZIMKAZI, ZANZIBAR The Ministry of Energy and its institutions have been awarded a recognition award for their contribution to the successful organization of the Clean Cooking Energy Dialogue, held in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar, on August 11, 2026. The award was presented on the night of August 11, 2026, by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and was received on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and its institutions by the Deputy Minister for Energy, Hon. Salome Makamba. The Dialogue aimed to discuss ways to accelerate access to and the use of clean cooking energy that is sustainable, safe, and affordable for citizens and institutions. It brought together various stakeholders from the Government, private sector, development partners, financial institutions, technology experts, researchers, and civil society organizations. The Dialogue was organized by the Mwanamke Initiatives Foundation (MIF), in collaboration with various stake...

📍 Investors Urged to Capitalize on AFCON 2027 Opportunities By Beatus Maganja, Dodoma The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) today, August 12, 2026, met with stakeholders from the Smart Investors Association of Tanzania (SWICA Operators Association of Tanzania – SOAT) in Dodoma to discuss progress in implementing Smart Investment (SWICA) agreements and develop strategies to increase benefits for the Government, investors and local communities. The meeting, chaired by TAWA Acting Conservation Commissioner Mlage Yussuf Kabange, was part of the Authority’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with investors, improve the business and investment environment, and establish an effective communication framework between TAWA, companies implementing SWICA activities and other stakeholders. Speaking during the meeting, Kabange commended the investors for their contribution to the development of communities surrounding their investment areas. Their support has included the construction of...

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PAC), chaired by Hon. Devotha Minja (MP), has met with the Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) to review and scrutinize its financial statements audited by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG). The meeting was held today, August 12, 2026, at the Parliament Conference Hall in Dodoma, as part of the Committee’s mandate to oversee the management and accountability of public funds. The delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade and WMA was led by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Waziri Salum. The meeting is part of PAC’s ongoing responsibilities to examine CAG’s audit reports and assess accountability and the proper use of public resources.

 

Information and communication technology experts have called on Tanzania to strengthen public trust in digital services, including cybersecurity, personal data protection and digital literacy, to enable the country to benefit more from artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy. The call was made during the Tanzania Digital Trust Initiative Forum, which brought together government officials, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders and other stakeholders to discuss ways of creating a safe and trusted environment for the use of technology in Tanzania. Speaking at the forum, Director General of the Tanzania Commission for Information and Communication Technology (Tanzania ICT Commission), Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga, said Tanzania has made significant progress since the adoption of the 2003 National ICT Policy, adding that the infrastructure developed should now be translated into economic and social benefits for citizens. He said the 2003 National ICT Policy focused on establi...

The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) has emerged as the leading telecommunications service provider in terms of service quality, recording a Quality of Service (QoS) score of 98 percent, according to a report presented by the Minister for Communication. Speaking about the report, TTCL Public Relations Manager, Esther Mbanguka, said the corporation was pleased and proud of the results, noting that the achievement was attributed to significant improvements made in its infrastructure and customer service systems. She said TTCL has continued to invest in telecommunications infrastructure as well as internal and external systems aimed at making services more accessible to customers and improving the efficiency of service delivery. “TTCL has emerged as a leader in providing quality telecommunications services. All this has been made possible through the improvements we have made to our infrastructure, as well as investments in internal and external systems designed to make it e...

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) has announced that the contractor implementing the 400-kilovolt (kV) Chalinze–Dodoma Electricity Transmission Project will commence the second phase of power line stringing in the Kikombo and Mkonze areas of Dodoma from August 11 to 17, 2026. The exercise is part of efforts to facilitate the contractor to continue with the implementation of the transmission project, which is nearing completion. Acting Director of Communications and Customer Services at TANESCO, Ms. Irene Gowelle, said the second phase follows the successful completion of the first phase of the stringing exercise, which covered the section from Chalinze to Mkambarani in Morogoro. She explained that due to the ongoing works, some regions will experience scheduled power supply interruptions. The affected areas will include regions within the Central, Western, Northern, South-Western and Lake Zones. However, she clarified that Morogoro and Tanga regions will not be aff...

 

14 suspects arrested over alleged mineral smuggling • Suspects allegedly converted a rented house into an illegal mineral trading hub • Mining Minister Anthony Mavunde orders wider investigation and arrests • A foreign national allegedly linked to mineral smuggling • Minerals, cash and equipment seized by the government An illegal mineral trading operation has been uncovered in Dar es Salaam as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen oversight of the mining sector and ensure that mineral revenues are channelled through the country’s formal mineral markets. Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, made the revelation on August 9, 2026, while addressing journalists in Dar es Salaam, saying more than 14 suspects had been arrested over alleged involvement in mineral smuggling. The suspects are expected to be taken before the relevant legal authorities as investigations continue. Mavunde said the suspects had allegedly rented a residential house and converted it into an illegal mine...

By WMA – Dodoma A retired senior official of the Weights and Measures Agency (WMA), former Director of Support Services Deogratius Aloyce Maneno, has said government investment in accurate measurement systems is key to building a strong economy and ensuring a fair marketplace. Maneno made the remarks on August 8, 2026, when he visited the WMA exhibition stand during the 33rd National Farmers’ Exhibition (Nanenane) held at the Dkt. John Malecela grounds in Dodoma. After being received by WMA experts and briefed on improvements in measurement equipment and public education initiatives, the retired director said he was proud to see initiatives he had helped establish continuing to grow. “I am very pleased to see that WMA has made significant progress. When we started, we faced challenges related to equipment and public awareness, but today I see young professionals confidently providing education. This is the impact of investment,” he said. Drawing on his many years of experience at WMA, ...

The Principal of the Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI), Dr. Tumaini Gurumo, has said Tanzania needs to increase the number of skilled professionals in transport and supply chain management to improve productivity, enhance the competitiveness of locally produced goods and support the country’s development goals under the National Development Vision 2050. Dr. Gurumo made the remarks today in Dodoma while speaking to journalists during the 49th Nane Nane Farmers’ Exhibition at the Dkt. John Malecela Grounds. He said DMI, which is well known for providing training in maritime studies and seafaring, also offers programmes in logistics and supply chain management, an area he described as crucial to strengthening trade and economic growth in Tanzania. The expert noted that agriculture and maritime activities are closely interconnected, as agricultural produce generated across the country requires efficient transportation systems to reach consumers and markets on time. Dr. Gurumo further ...

By WMA – Dodoma The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) has assured the Iramba District Commissioner, Hon. Selemani Mwendwa, of its commitment to strengthening the implementation and enforcement of measurement standards in the district to safeguard the economic interests of farmers and livestock keepers. The assurance was given on August 8, 2026, when the District Commissioner visited the WMA exhibition booth at the 33rd Nane Nane Farmers’ Exhibition held at the Dkt. John Samwel Malecela Grounds in Dodoma, where he received education on proper measurement practices. Speaking during the visit, WMA Singida Regional Manager, Mr. Willie Amosi, said the agency would work closely with the District Commissioner’s Office to coordinate and provide measurement education in various parts of Iramba. He said the initiative would specifically target maize, sunflower and cotton farmers, as well as livestock keepers at livestock markets and auction centres. Mr. Amosi further informed the District Commis...

DODOMA, Tanzania —  Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Professor Godius Kahyarara, has commended the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) for its ongoing efforts to improve the management, infrastructure and services of airports across the country. Professor Kahyarara said the improvements being undertaken by TAA are playing a significant role in stimulating economic activities, particularly in the agricultural sector. He made the remarks during a visit to the TAA exhibition booth at the 2026 Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, where he reviewed various services provided by the authority as well as development projects being implemented at airports across Tanzania. During the visit, Professor Kahyarara praised TAA for its efforts to manage, develop and modernise airport infrastructure and services, stressing the need for continued investment in the aviation sector to expand economic opportunities for Tanzanians. “The government continues to invest heavily in imp...

By WMA – Dodoma The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) has urged traders and members of the public to immediately stop using informal measuring methods, including buckets, bundles, tins and other unapproved containers, when selling agricultural and livestock products, and instead use weighing scales that have been duly verified in accordance with the law. The call was made by WMA Chief Executive Officer, Alban Kihula, on August 8, 2026, while speaking to journalists during the 33rd National Farmers’ Day Exhibition, commonly known as Nane Nane, held at the Dkt. John Samwel Malecela Grounds in Dodoma. Kihula said the use of informal measurements can undermine fairness in trade and disadvantage consumers by preventing them from receiving the actual value of the products they buy or sell. He said WMA has continued to educate the public, farmers, livestock keepers and traders on the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act, Cap. 340, including how to identify verified measuring instrumen...