Bernard Lugongo

Tanzania

Senior Writer - Tanzania Standard at Daily News Tanzania

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Articles

How cooperative bank sets to transform agriculture

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

THE imminent launch of the National Cooperative Bank marks a significant turning point in Tanzania’s rural financial landscape, offering a long-awaited solution to structural barriers that have prevented smallholder farmers from achieving their full economic potential.
VP trumpets revenue growth

1 week ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

DAR ES SALAAM: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango yesterday outlined seven key measures to boost domestic revenue, including instructing tax collection agencies to intensify efforts in strengthening their revenue collection and management capacity. Dr Mpango also stressed the importance of accelerating efforts to reform the tax system to ensure equity and eliminate unproductive tax exemptions and concessions.
TARA calls for law to mandate foreign-local contractor joint ventures

3 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

THE Tanzania Roads Association (TARA) is advocating for a legal mandate requiring foreign contractors to partner with local companies through joint ventures on infrastructure projects. TARA Chairman, Mr Joseph Haule, stated that although the country has a local content policy, a legal framework would provide more emphasis on this matter.
Ensure smooth election–CS - Daily News

3 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

COAST REGION: CHIEF Secretary Ambassador Dr Moses Kusiluka has instructed all government institutions to play a positive role in ensuring the success of the upcoming General Election. “You must ensure that citizens cast their votes without any disruptions. It should not happen that during the election period, services from any institution are unavailable… National interests must be safeguarded… By doing so, you will be fulfilling your responsibilities properly,” Dr Kusiluka emphasised.
DCEA’s fight against drugs reduces crimes in Samia’s four-year leadership

4 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

TANZANIA: TANZANIA has made remarkable progress in its fight against illicit drugs over the past four years, leading to a significant reduction in crime. Mr Aretas Lyimo, Commissioner General of the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), attributes this achievement to the strong measures taken by the Sixth-Phase Government, which has enhanced the country’s capacity to combat drug trafficking.
Align strategic plans with national vision-companies told

4 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

COAST REGION: THE government yesterday urged companies to ensure they align their strategic and business plans with the country’s long-term plan as stipulated in the National Development Vision 2050. Minister of State in the President’s Office (Planning and Investment), Prof Kitila Mkumbo (pictured) made the reminder yesterday in Kibaha, Coast Region, when addressing the Board Directors Forum for Companies with Government Minority Shareholders, 2025.
Why power deal matters

1 month ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo |Ally Mayala

DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has clarified that its decision to import 100MW of electricity from Ethiopia for the Northern Zone is a strategic and cost-effective measure aimed at ensuring reliable power supply, reducing outages and minimising transmission costs.
5 regions cut maternal deaths by 75 per cent

1 month ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

DAR ES SALAAM: A groundbreaking research report published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a remarkable 75 per cent reduction in maternal deaths within seven days of childbirth across five regions of Tanzania: Manyara, Shinyanga, Tabora, Geita and Mwanza.
Government stresses ICT adoption

2 months ago | dailynews.co.tz | William Lwanji |Bernard Lugongo

ARUSHA: THE government has directed public institutions with low eGovernment system adoption to accelerate their use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve efficiency. The Minister of State in the President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance, Mr George Simbachawene, issued the directive on Thursday while closing the 5th Annual e-Government Conference in Arusha.
‘Tackle cyber crime threats’

2 months ago | dailynews.co.tz | Bernard Lugongo

ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango had directed all public institutions to engage the e-Government Authority (e-GA) at every stage of ICT system development and implementation to protect citizens’ data and mitigate cyber threats. Speaking at the 5th eGovernment Annual Conference in Arusha on Tuesday, Dr Mpango emphasised the importance of interoperability between ICT systems in public institutions noting that it facilitates efficiency and enhances service delivery.