Bernard Lugongo

Tanzania

Senior Writer - Tanzania Standard at Daily News Tanzania

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Articles

‘Voters safety top priority’

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

DODOMA: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured Tanzanians that the government will ensure voters’ safety throughout the entire electoral process, including voter registration and polling day during the 2025 General Election. Mr Majaliwa stressed that the government is committed to creating a secure and peaceful environment that enables citizens to fully participate in the democratic process. He was speaking yesterday during the Premier’s Questions and Answers session in the House.
Over 1tri/- ministry budget to boost public services

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

DODOMA: THE Ministry of State in the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance has proposed a 1.35tri/- budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Among key priorities outlined by the ministry include strengthening public service efficiency, supporting institutional reforms and ensuring the optimal utilisation of national resources.
How cooperative bank sets to transform agriculture

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.