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The Star
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Tanzanian PM orders regular inspections of protected areas to safeguard environment
DAR ES SALAAM, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Saturday directed regional and district authorities across the country to conduct regular inspections of protected areas, including water sources and rivers, in a bid to curb environmental degradation. He issued the directive while participating in the Great Ruaha Marathon, held at Ibuguziwa inside the Ruaha National Park in the Iringa Region. "We want to see all streams that feed into the main rivers well-preserved so we can secure abundant water to support development activities. The Great Ruaha River flows into our Mwalimu Nyerere Hydropower Dam," said Majaliwa. He urged local governments to identify key water sources in their areas and implement transparent and specialized conservation plans to maintain sufficient water flow. "I encourage you to enact bylaws to protect these resources, which are vital to your communities," he added. Majaliwa also called for the enforcement of sustainable land-use planning, starting at the village level, along with long-term environmental education and tree-planting campaigns in both rural and urban communities.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tanzanian PM to step down in surprise move
Tanzania's Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced that he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, effectively preventing him from being re-appointed. Majaliwa had earlier said that he would defend his legislative seat for a fourth time in October before making the surprise announcement on Wednesday. The 64-year-old was appointed prime minister in 2015 and was seen as a possible successor of the late President John Magufuli after his death in 2021. He has continued to hold the position under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is seeking to retain the presidency under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Majaliwa, who has represented the coastal Ruangwa region since 2010, said his decision was guided by God and he had made it "in good faith". "It is time to give others the opportunity to unite and build on the development foundation we've established," said Majaliwa, without elaborating on his reasons to pull out from the elections. It comes just a week after Majaliwa said that he would seek another term in parliament. Why Samia's hesitant reforms are fuelling Tanzanian political anger Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor? He also told Ruangwa residents last September that he would run again, with his unexpected withdrawal sparking speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party. Majaliwa said he would continue serving as a senior CCM official and support Samia's presidential bid. In Tanzania, the prime minister leads the government business in parliament and is appointed by the president from among the elected MPs. Seen as a quiet but firm leader, Majaliwa is credited with ensuring a smooth and calm political transition after Magufuli's death. The former teacher rose to become an influential figure within the CCM party, which has governed Tanzania since 1977. He served as a junior minister under former President Jakaya Kikwete. His exit follows that of Vice-President Philip Mpango, who in May announced his retirement from politics. Analysts say the withdrawal of the two senior politicians gives President Samia space to consolidate her control of CCM and craft her second-term leadership line-up. The country is due to vote in parliamentary and presidential elections, with CCM expected to retain power. The main opposition party, Chadema, has been banned for refusing to sign up to a code of ethics because it wants a series of electoral reforms. Initially praised for easing the restrictions Magufuli had imposed on the opposition and the media, Samia has been criticised for what rights groups see as renewed repression. She took up power in 2021 after Magufuli's death, becoming the country's first female president. Senior Chadema politicians have been arrested and several opposition figures abducted and murdered. Samia's government defends the crackdown on opposition as a move to ensure peace in the country. Additional reporting by Alfred Lasteck in Dar es Salaam Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent? 'Struggling to be alive': Kenyan activist speaks of 'sexual torture' in Tanzania Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row 'Manhandled and choked' - Tanzanian activist recounts abduction Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Kassim Majaliwa: Tanzanian prime minister steps down from October elections
Tanzania's Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced that he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, effectively preventing him from being re-appointed. Majaliwa had earlier said that he would defend his legislative seat for a fourth time in October before making the surprise announcement on Wednesday. The 64-year-old was appointed prime minister in 2015 and was seen as a possible successor of the late President John Magufuli after his death in 2021. He has continued to hold the position under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is seeking to retain the presidency under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Majaliwa, who has represented the coastal Ruangwa region since 2010, said his decision was guided by God and he had made it "in good faith". "It is time to give others the opportunity to unite and build on the development foundation we've established," said Majaliwa, without elaborating on his reasons to pull out from the elections. It comes just a week after Majaliwa said that he would seek another term in parliament. Why Samia's hesitant reforms are fuelling Tanzanian political angerCould this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?He also told Ruangwa residents last September that he would run again, with his unexpected withdrawal sparking speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party. Majaliwa said he would continue serving as a senior CCM official and support Samia's presidential bid. In Tanzania, the prime minister leads the government business in parliament and is appointed by the president from among the elected MPs. Seen as a quiet but firm leader, Majaliwa is credited with ensuring a smooth and calm political transition after Magufuli's death. The former teacher rose to become an influential figure within the CCM party, which has governed Tanzania since 1977. He served as a junior minister under former President Jakaya exit follows that of Vice-President Philip Mpango, who in May announced his retirement from politics. Analysts say the withdrawal of the two senior politicians gives President Samia space to consolidate her control of CCM and craft her second-term leadership country is due to vote in parliamentary and presidential elections, with CCM expected to retain power. The main opposition party, Chadema, has been banned for refusing to sign up to a code of ethics because it wants a series of electoral reforms. Initially praised for easing the restrictions Magufuli had imposed on the opposition and the media, Samia has been criticised for what rights groups see as renewed repression. She took up power in 2021 after Magufuli's death, becoming the country's first female president. Senior Chadema politicians have been arrested and several opposition figures abducted and murdered. Samia's government defends the crackdown on opposition as a move to ensure peace in the country. Additional reporting by Alfred Lasteck in Dar es Salaam You may also be interested in: Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?'Struggling to be alive': Kenyan activist speaks of 'sexual torture' in TanzaniaKenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row'Manhandled and choked' - Tanzanian activist recounts abduction Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
Arabian Post
16-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Tanzania Accelerates Flagship Infrastructure and Economic Diplomacy Push
Dodoma's state leadership confirmed significant advancements in the Third National Five-Year Development Plan, registering strides in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, justice reform and foreign investment initiatives. In a parliamentary session, Planning and Investment Minister Professor Kitila Mkumbo detailed over 193 development schemes—among them 17 flagship mega-projects—now underway. Irrigation farming has expanded, with irrigated areas growing from approximately 695,000 ha in 2019/20 to 727,280 ha by 2022/23, driven by intensified use of quality seedlings and fertilisers. Concurrently, the National Irrigation Commission reported plans for over 800 new irrigation schemes in the 2023/24 financial year, reinforcing targets to reach 1.2 million hectares under cultivation by 2025. Transport infrastructure remains a cornerstone of the FYDP III agenda with considerable progress on the Standard Gauge Railway. The Dar es Salaam–Makutupora segment stands nearly complete at 99%, the Morogoro–Makutupora stretch at 96.6%, while Tabora–Makutupora, Isaka–Mwanza, and Tabora–Isaka present completion rates of 14%, 56% and 5%, respectively. Construction is also visible at the Mwanza–Isaka link and the Kigongo–Busisi bridge near Mwanza, which is now 88% built. ADVERTISEMENT Energy sector expansion includes the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, now at 97% completion, and operational starts at Kinyerezi I and Rusumo, boosting national generation capacity from 1,872 MW to 2,138 MW by March 2024. Water, sanitation and rural access have also improved markedly. The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency reported household water connections rising from 64.8% in 2019 to 74.5% by June 2024, benefitting over 9,000 villages and connecting over 2.8 million rural dwellers. In the judicial sphere, FYDP III envisages expanded legal infrastructure, aiming to increase functional High Court regions from 69 in 2019 to nationwide coverage, enhance legal aid representation, and integrate ICT systems in courts. Targeted construction includes 139 district courts, 791 primary courts, ten regional Attorney-General offices, and seven national prosecution offices by 2025/26. Tanzania has reinforced its anti-corruption drive through the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau, which traced and recovered over TZS 215 bn by mid-2020 and has seen prosecution rates of 82% in corruption filings—up from 10% during FYDP II. On the diplomacy and foreign investment front, the Plan sets ambitious targets: expanding bilateral, regional and international engagements from 50 meetings in 2019/20 to 250 by 2025; increasing Tanzanian participation in peacekeeping missions from 2,303 to 3,500 personnel; launching ten new embassies and six consulates; and signing 80 memoranda of understanding—up from 15. It further seeks to raise foreign investment from 86 projects to 430, and boost tourist arrivals from 1.6 million to 8 million by 2025. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa underscored the importance of economic diplomacy in leveraging FYDP III initiatives, working alongside Foreign Affairs Minister Liberata Mulamula to mobilise ambassadors toward investment promotion and tourism outreach. Private-sector partnerships are integral to funding the development agenda. The government projects an FYDP III budget of TZS 114.8 trn, to be sourced through public funds and private contributions, supported by institutional reforms such as PPP Act amendments and recapitalisation of investment banks. Complementing these financing reforms, investment registration surged 15.2% in 2023, with the total value of registered projects jumping to US $8.66 bn, signalling heightened investor confidence aligned with Plan priorities. Dar es Salaam's urban transit ecosystem is also evolving. BRT Phase II has concluded construction and is scheduled to begin operations in February 2025, expanding the system's reach beyond the initial 21 km of dedicated bus lanes. Across sectors, the government projects FYDP III initiatives will generate eight million new jobs by mid-2026, emphasising the centrality of private enterprise—especially MSMEs—in achieving sustainable growth. Investment in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and legal systems demonstrates both scale and direction in Tanzania's trajectory under FYDP III. The strategic aggregation of diplomacy and private finance aims to translate capital-intensive flagship projects into improved human development outcomes and economic diversification.
Zawya
14-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tanzania's inflation rises slightly on higher food prices
Tanzania has recorded a slight increase in headline inflation, driven primarily by rising food prices. According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the inflation rate rose to 3.2 percent in February 2025, from 3.1 percent in January. NBS figures released this week show that the prices of key staples saw notable increases – rice rose by 3.8 percent, finger millet grains by 10.1 percent, maize grains by 1.8 percent, sorghum flour by 4.0 percent, maize flour by 2.6 percent, and fresh beef by 0.8 percent. The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.6 percent between January and February, further highlighting inflationary pressures. Other food products that saw price increases include cooking oil (2.4 percent), fruits (2.6 percent), groundnuts (4.9 percent), vegetables (1.3 percent), potatoes (2.5 percent), sweet potatoes (2.9 percent), dried beans (3.5 percent), dried lentils (2.0 percent), cowpeas (3.7 percent), and cassava flour (1.4 percent). The rise in food prices has partly been attributed to increased demand ahead of the start of the month of Ramadan, during which food consumption patterns shift due to daily fasting, evening feasts, and food donations to the underprivileged. In response, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged traders to avoid unjustified price increase during the fasting period in March. Fuel price increases Inflationary pressures have also been felt in the energy sector. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) released new fuel price caps for March, showing a significant increase in the cost of petrol, diesel, and kerosene. Petrol prices in Dar es Salaam rose to Tsh2,996 ($1.03) per litre, up from Tsh2,820 ($0.97) in February, marking a 6.27 percent increase. Diesel is priced at Tsh2,885 ($0.99) per litre, up from Tsh2,703 ($0.93), a 6.73 percent rise. Kerosene saw the sharpest increase, now retailing at Tsh3,036 ($1.05) per litre, compared to Tsh2,710 ($0.94) last month, a 12.02 percent surge. Ewura's Director General, James Mwainyekule, attributed the price increases to global fuel market trends and currency fluctuations. © Copyright 2022 Nation Media Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
