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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.