TPSF Public-Private Dialogue on Tanzania 2026 Sea Ports Tariff Highlights...
The Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF) convened a public-private dialogue on Tanzania’s 2026 Sea Ports Tariff, during which stakeholders raised concerns about rising trade and logistics costs...
View ArticleTanzania Launches New Electric Vehicle Operations to Drive Green Transport...
The Ministry of Energy has officially launched Dow Elef Auto EV (ZERA) in Dar es Salaam to promote clean energy technology. This launch follows the government’s 2024 policy framework aimed at reducing...
View ArticleTanzania Positions Ports, Energy and Industrial Zones for Capital at the...
Tanzania has identified ports, logistics, energy and industrial zones as priority sectors to attract institutional capital through the Global Africa Investment Summit platform. The initiative aims to...
View ArticleMinistry of Transport Updates First 100 Days of Sixth Phase Government Second...
Tanzania’s Ministry of Transport outlined achievements recorded during the first 100 days of the government’s second term, including transport of more than 838,000 rail passengers and over 85,000...
View ArticleChina Reiterates Support for Tanzania Infrastructure Projects, TAZARA, Water...
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Dar es Salaam to discuss expanding trade, improving visa arrangements, and cooperation on TAZARA and infrastructure...
View ArticleConstruction of Mgao Island Cargo Port in Mtwara Reaches 25% as Government...
Construction of the Mgao Island cargo port in Mtwara has reached 25%, according to the Tanzania Ports Authority. The TZS 435B project is scheduled for completion in July 2028 and is designed to handle...
View ArticleNew Tabora Airport Terminal 98% Complete, Set To Begin Operation
The new Tabora Airport terminal is 98% complete and set to begin operation. It accommodates 120 passengers at a time, includes offices and business areas, and strengthens regional transport...
View ArticleTanzania and Zambia Launch Major TAZARA Railway Rehabilitation to Boost...
The TAZARA railway rehabilitation was officially launched during a ceremony in Lusaka marking the commencement of major upgrade works. The launch is expected to improve trade flows, transport...
View ArticleBrussels Airlines Launches Twice-Weekly Kilimanjaro Flights Starting June 2026
Brussels Airlines will launch two weekly flights between Kilimanjaro and Brussels starting June 2026, expanding its network in sub-Saharan Africa to 18 destinations. The service will operate on...
View ArticleBolt Launches Ride-Hailing Services in Zanzibar Following Government Approval
Global ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched its services in Zanzibar, following years of policy engagement and official approval from the Zanzibar Road Transport and Safety Authority (ZARTSA). The...
View ArticlePresident Samia Launches Kwala Dry Port and SGR Rail Freight Service
President Samia launched the Kwala Dry Port and SGR electric freight services on 31 July 2025 to reduce logistics costs, decongest Dar es Salaam Port, and strengthen Tanzania’s role as a regional trade...
View ArticleTanzania Inaugurates John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, East Africa’s Longest
On 19 June 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kigongo–Busisi Bridge, officially the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, now the longest in East Africa. The new bridge spans Lake Victoria,...
View ArticleEU Bans All Tanzanian Air Carriers from Operating in European Airspace
The EU Air Safety List now includes all Tanzania air carriers, expanding the earlier ban on Air Tanzania due to serious regulatory and operational safety concerns. The list comprises a total of 169...
View ArticleTanzania Completes JP Magufuli Bridge Across Lake Victoria, Longest in East...
Tanzania has completed the construction of the JP Magufuli Bridge across Lake Victoria. The three-kilometer Bridge is the longest in East and Central Africa and was funded by the Tanzanian government.
View ArticleTransport Ministry Sets 2025/26 Priorities on SGR, Air Tanzania, Ports,...
The Ministry of Transport of Tanzania has set its 2025/26 priorities on the SGR, Air Tanzania, ports, airports, and marine safety, supported by a TZS 2.75 trillion budget. The plan includes major...
View ArticleKwala Dry Port Development Reaches 80% Completion
The Tanzanian government has announced that the Kwala Dry Port project is 80% complete. The facility will handle 30% of Dar es Salaam Port’s cargo, reduce congestion, and create over 600,000 jobs,...
View ArticleWorld Bank Approves $200M for Dodoma Urban Mobility and Accessibility...
The World Bank has approved $200M for the Dodoma Integrated and Sustainable Transport project to enhance urban mobility, improve accessibility, and support sustainable growth in Tanzania’s capital. The...
View ArticleTAZARA Railway to Receive USD 1.4 Billion Investment From China for...
TAZARA Railway will receive over USD 1.4 billion from China to revitalize its infrastructure and operations under a 30-year concession. The funds will be used for railway track rehabilitation, new...
View ArticleRais Samia Launches Pangani Bridge and Road Project to Unlock Economic...
President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan today laid the foundation for the Pangani Bridge and a major road project connecting Bagamoyo to Tanga, promising economic growth, enhanced transportation, and...
View ArticleTanzania’s SGR Mwanza–Isaka Section Reaches 63% Completion
Tanzania’s Minister of Transport, Prof. Makame Mbarawa, recently inspected the progress of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) construction…
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