President Samia Suluhu Hassan will preside over the opening ceremonies for the 13th Parliament on Monday, November 11, in Dodoma after the general elections concluded nationwide. The session agenda encompasses selecting legislative leadership and confirming the prime minister's appointment. Government ministers, diplomatic representatives, faith community figures and international visitors will attend the formal proceedings.
Hassan plans to address attendees about administrative objectives for the upcoming period, with emphasis on development strategies, economic policy adjustments and governance improvements. Her remarks will establish priorities as lawmakers begin their constitutional duties.
The parliamentary term officially starts...
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences will dramatically expand medical training capacity through a 120 billion shilling infrastructure program scheduled for completion by June 2026. Vice Chancellor Appolinary Kamuhabwa announced on Monday that construction has reached 50 percent at the Mloganzila medical college site and 35 percent at a new Kigoma regional campus.
The project addresses severe enrollment constraints that currently allow admission for only one qualified candidate among every 31 applicants. During the current academic cycle, just 235 students gained entry from 5,395 medicine program applicants. Officials revised 83 curricula and launched 23 programs to strengthen health professional training and reduce...
CRJE East Africa Ltd hosted a cultural showcase on Saturday that brought Chinese traditions to hundreds of attendees in Dar es Salaam. Visitors watched performances of traditional dance, observed calligraphy demonstrations and sampled tea while learning about festivals central to Chinese heritage. The construction and engineering firm organized the gathering to strengthen ties between China and Tanzania beyond commercial projects.
Zhao Yufeng, general director of the company, described the occasion as celebrating decades of cooperation between the two nations, dating back to the TAZARA Railway built during the 1970s. Khalfan Mashi, dean of transport engineering at the National Institute of Transport, thanked organizers for advancing...
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila announced that critical services have resumed operations across the region under presidential directive. President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered all regions to restore activities suspended due to security concerns following election-related disturbances. The commissioner confirmed that ferry routes to Kigamboni, intercity buses, commuter minibuses known as daladala, three-wheeled bajaji vehicles and motorcycle taxis can operate again. Food transport trucks have returned to the streets while fuel sales at stations continue, though retail outlets cannot sell petroleum products.
Chalamila warned against price manipulation and promised swift government action against violators. He...
Tanzania will maintain current fuel costs through the end of this month, according to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority. Motorists continue paying rates established during October 2025 at terminals in Dar es Salaam, Tanga and Mtwara.
Dar es Salaam stations charge 2,752 shillings per liter for petrol, 2,704 shillings for diesel and 2,774 shillings for kerosene. Tanga consumers face slightly higher rates at 2,813 shillings for petrol, 2,766 shillings for diesel and 2,835 shillings for kerosene. Mtwara pricing stands at 2,844 shillings per liter for petrol, 2,797 shillings for diesel and 2,866 shillings for kerosene.
The regulatory body said present market factors affecting import and distribution operations influenced...
Mastercard convened its inaugural Africa Edge Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday, assembling executives from banks, financial technology firms, telecommunications companies and regulatory agencies to discuss advancing the continent's electronic payment networks. The gathering examined strategies for expanding digital commerce infrastructure as Africa's internet-based economy moves toward a projected valuation of $1.5 trillion by 2030.
Mark Elliott, who oversees Mastercard operations across Africa, said the forum emphasized collaboration among ecosystem participants to create secure and accessible transaction platforms. Attendees watched the first Agent Pay transaction completed within the Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region...
Tanzania's tea sector has achieved a major pricing breakthrough through its Digital Online Tea Auction platform, with rates climbing to $1.55 per kilogram during the 42nd sale. That figure represents the highest mark since the electronic system began operating in 2023 and signals growing international confidence in the country's product quality.
Beatrice Banzi, who directs the Tea Board of Tanzania, attributed the gains to enhanced market efficiency and transparency. The digital approach allows growers and processors to connect directly with buyers worldwide while reducing reliance on intermediaries and shortening payment cycles. Prices have surged from $0.64 per kilogram at the 29th auction to current levels, reflecting a stronger...
Tanzania's newly elected lawmakers must arrive in Dodoma from Nov. 8 through Nov. 10 for registration before the 13th Parliament convenes, National Assembly Clerk Baraka Leonard announced. The inaugural session begins on Nov. 11 under a presidential order published on Nov. 4 in the Government Gazette Special Issue No. 11.
Parliamentary business will start with the proclamation summoning legislators, followed by selecting a speaker for the National Assembly. All representatives will take their oaths of office before confirming the prime minister's appointment and choosing a deputy speaker. President Samia Suluhu Hassan will preside over the formal opening ceremony.
Leonard instructed members to wear formal clothing and bring...
Tanzania's tourism sector has returned to normal operations after authorities quickly addressed disturbances that followed recent elections, according to government officials.
Nteghenjwa Hosseah, who leads the government communication unit, confirmed on Wednesday that social and economic activities have resumed across the nation. He emphasized that the country maintains its commitment to United Nations World Tourism Organization standards for visitor safety. Transportation networks remain fully functional at airports, seaports, border crossings and railway stations, allowing uninterrupted access for international guests. Tourism services continue operating without disruption throughout the country.
Hosseah urged travelers to proceed...
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