Tanzania

Absa Group's CEO Kenny Fihla reported that the group is pursuing expansion plans in several African countries, including Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, and Angola. Furthermore, Absa is exploring converting its representative office in Nigeria into a merchant bank. These discussions follow the group reporting net income of 12.58 billion rand for the first half-year.

The author’s family went on a weeklong expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands, an experience they found unlike any previous trip. While they had previously traveled to over 25 countries and experienced safaris in places like Tanzania's Serengeti, the wildlife encounters in the Galápagos were much closer. During one excursion, they saw a sea lion on the dock, a marine iguana in their path, and a pod of dolphins racing alongside their zodiac.

Tanzania's pursuit of economic growth through industrialization, urban development, and agricultural expansion highlights the importance of environmental sustainability. The article emphasizes the need for environmental awareness education to ensure a sustainable future.

Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki traveled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to represent Kenya at the Infra for Africa Forum 2026, a high-level continental summit focused on accelerating infrastructure investment across Africa.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan's three-day visit to Russia in June has led to Russian companies like Betaren investing in modern agricultural technologies in Tanzania.

Tanzania's Wildlife Management Authority has implemented a directive allowing traditional healers to legally own government wildlife trophies used in their practices, following President Samia Suluhu Hassan's orders.

A South African investor group, Vision Sugar, is seeking to acquire Illovo Sugar, a move that would consolidate control of Africa's sugar, ethanol, and bioenergy markets under a single entity. The potential $800 million to $1.1 billion deal, involving Tongaat Hulett and Illovo, aims to create a regional monopoly in southern Africa, with discussions already initiated with Associated British Foods, Illovo's parent company.

The Tanzanian government has ordered the Weights and Measures Agency to intensify efforts against weighing and measuring fraud. The goal is to protect consumers, businesses, and the national economy while improving the competitiveness of locally produced goods.

Tanzania and the United States have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership. Both countries will revisit Tanzania's requests to address visa restrictions affecting Tanzanian travelers to the U.S.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the establishment of a reconciliation commission to advance the constitutional review process, emphasizing political dialogue and national unity.

The IFC issued a TZS 262.5 billion (US$100 million) shilling bond in London on July 25, channeling funds to Tanzania's NMB Bank for small-business lending, with 20% allocated to women-owned firms.

Tanzania's viral hepatitis burden has declined, as reported in the latest statistics, supporting the government's efforts to eliminate the disease as a public health threat by 2030. The country marked World Hepatitis Day to highlight progress in reducing the disease's impact.

TANESCO has announced that the 400-kilovolt Chalinze-Dodoma power transmission line is 94 per cent complete, with the project scheduled for completion by August 21, 2026, and services expected to start in mid-August.

Tanzania has announced plans to supply natural gas to Uganda and Kenya through a cross-border pipeline as part of a regional energy initiative. The project aims to expand access to clean energy and strengthen East African cooperation.

Tanzania's main opposition party claims 51 officials were arrested and charged with terrorism for planned July protests. The opposition accuses the government of using terrorism charges to intimidate critics following a disputed election.

Tanzania’s main opposition party claims 51 officials were arrested and charged with terrorism over planned July protests. The party accuses the government of using law enforcement to intimidate critics.

Tanzania's gold reserves reached $3.8 billion as the Bank of Tanzania accumulated 27.5 tonnes of gold, accounting for over 60% of the country's foreign-exchange reserves. The central bank purchased 28 tonnes of gold over 18 months through mid-2026 as part of a de-dollarization program.

Twenty-three people in Tanzania's Mwanza city face terrorism charges for allegedly participating in an illegal gathering earlier this month. They were arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate's Court.

An Egyptian pharmaceutical firm is set to build a major manufacturing plant in Abia, Nigeria. The company founder, Kamel Muhamed, highlighted successful implementation of similar projects in Tanzania and other African countries, expressing readiness to replicate the model in Abia.

Absa Group plans to merge Absa Bank Tanzania into National Bank of Commerce, forming a $3 billion lender that would rank third in Tanzania. Absa controls 55% of the merged entity, while the Tanzanian government holds a 30% stake.

The Tanzanian government has identified three key priorities to accelerate the implementation of the New Urban Agenda through 2036.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has pledged to accelerate joint economic projects with Tanzania to deepen trade, investment, and regional connectivity.

A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen’s coast, according to security sources and local officials. The incident occurred near Yemen’s coastline, with no additional details provided about the vessel or crew.

Tanzania is intensifying efforts to address the dual challenges of undernutrition and rising cases of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The country aims to tackle both forms of malnutrition through targeted interventions.

The Tanzanian government has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal plastic bag manufacturing factory in Chanika, Dar es Salaam, for producing banned plastic carrier bags in violation of environmental laws.

The author and her husband went on a 10-day luxury African safari to Tanzania and Zanzibar, highlighting luggage delays, packing challenges, and game drive essentials they wish they had known beforehand. They experienced common issues like lost luggage in Kilimanjaro and learned to pack items like sunscreen, portable chargers, and extra clothing for long game drives.

Malawi and Tanzania are addressing tensions after a Tanzanian vessel was detained at Monkey Bay jetty on Lake Malawi for allegedly docking without prior clearance from Malawi Lake Services or security authorities. Both nations are pursuing a diplomatic resolution to the incident.

Four Ugandan farmers whose land lies along the EACOP oil pipeline route filed a lawsuit in London's High Court against the British company behind the project, marking another legal setback for the pipeline. The pipeline aims to connect Uganda to Tanzania.

Africa faces potential economic and political instability from renewed US-Iran tensions, with sub-Saharan oil-importing nations at risk. The IMF warns of disrupted energy and fertilizer markets exacerbating food insecurity, while Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's proposed $17 billion refinery in Kenya aims to reduce regional reliance on imported petroleum.

Dewji plans to process and refine graphite in Tanzania. The initiative focuses on local processing of graphite resources.

A Tanzania investment mission led by Equity Group brought more than 50 global investors to Dar es Salaam to explore trade and factories. The event highlights Tanzania's efforts to attract international trade and investment.

Heavy police deployments in Kenya and Tanzania have suppressed planned protests. The deployments were used to prevent demonstrations from occurring as scheduled.

Tanzanians planning to protest against government repression are facing heavy police presence and warnings from authorities, which recalls mass killings following a disputed election last October.

France has withdrawn its diplomats from Burkina Faso following a severing of ties by Ougadougou. In Tanzania, youth are planning anti-government protests. Lagos's Yahoo Boys are involved in online love scams, as revealed by journalist Carlos Barragan after his mother's experience.

Aliko Dangote plans to invest in Tanzania's ports, power, and roads as part of his expansion strategy. He met with Tanzania’s president to discuss mutually beneficial sectors, with formal talks to finalize a deal. Dangote’s existing projects include an oil refinery in Nigeria and a planned second plant in Kenya.

Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of individuals in anticipation of planned anti-government protests. The arrests were made ahead of the scheduled demonstrations.

The Tanzanian government has directed regional and council health officials to eliminate cholera outbreaks by the 2026/27 financial year as part of the Zero Cholera Tanzania initiative. The directive aims to achieve this goal through coordinated efforts across health sectors.

Aliko Dangote and President Samia Suluhu Hassan agreed on a roadmap for a new port, a 2,000 MW power plant, and a urea complex in southern Tanzania. The projects are part of Dangote's expansion plans in the region.

The Tanzanian government has pledged to strengthen the cooperative sector as a key driver of economic transformation, focusing on governance reforms, digital service expansion, and improved access to affordable financing for cooperatives.

Tanzania has banned political rallies again in June 2026, the second such ban in a decade. The first ban was under President John Magufuli in 2016, lifted by President Samia Hassan in 2023, but now reimposed. Dan Paget has studied the democracy movement's struggles with repression, focusing on mass rallies.