Lawyer Peter Madeleka charged with contempt of court
High Court advocate Peter Madeleka has been charged with five counts of contempt of court at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court.
Tanzanian businessman Mo Dewji to invest $250m in Mozambique
Tanzanian billionaire and Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited (MeTL) chief executive Mohammed Dewji has pledged to invest $250 million (about Sh661.93 billion) in Mozambique and create 20,000 jobs.
Zanzibar and Saudi Arabia unlock new deals in blue economy push
Tanzania’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ms Zena Saidi, has led a high-level delegation of Saudi investors and business executives to Zanzibar to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and tap opportunities in strategic sectors.
Dangote refinery secures $600m private placement as IPO plan advances
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has secured $600 million through a private placement, marking the first phase of a broader $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO).
Prof Mkumbo to local councils: Don't milk the cow dry
Local government authorities across Tanzania have been urged to stop repeatedly hiking levies on existing revenue streams and instead foster new economic activities and investments to expand their revenue bases.
Prof Mkumbo to local councils: Don't milk the cow thin
Local government authorities across Tanzania have been urged to stop repeatedly hiking levies on existing revenue streams and instead foster new economic activities and investments to expand their revenue bases.
Eviction row: Disability group and Zanzibar Standards body clash over facility
The Zanzibar Association of People with Disabilities (ZAPD) has condemned the alleged forcible eviction and damage to its equipment at an entrepreneurship centre, accusing the Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS) of dumping its belongings outside.
Dar leads in Tanzania HIV self-test distribution, lags on follow-up
Dar es Salaam led the country in the distribution of HIV self-testing kits in 2025, with more than 330,000 kits reaching residents, although the region was not among those with the highest rates of result reporting.
New drive targets water, farm productivity
WaterAid Tanzania (WAT) and Farm Africa have formalised a strategic partnership to address the link between poor sanitation, malnutrition and low agricultural productivity in rural Tanzania.
Mtwara Port expansion opens new trade avenues
Improvements at the Port of Mtwara are reshaping transport and trade in the southern regions, with rising cargo volumes creating new opportunities for residents, drivers, traders and service providers.
