Hellen Nachilongo

Africa, Tanzania

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Articles

Tanzanian firm handed Bus Rapid Transit Phase II operations, to deploy 255 buses

4 days ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. The Dar Rapid Transit Agency (Dart) has awarded a 12-year contract to a local firm, Mofat Company Limited, to operate Phase II of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which runs from Gerezani to Mbagala. The firm is expected to introduce 255 gas-powered buses by August 2025.
Tanzania firm handed Bus Rapid Transit Phase II operations, to deploy 255 buses

4 days ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. The Dar Rapid Transit Agency (Dart) has awarded a 12-year contract to a local firm, Mofat Company Limited, to operate Phase II of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which runs from Gerezani to Mbagala. The firm is expected to introduce 255 gas-powered buses by August 2025.
Tanzania's ex-CAG Utouh urges citizens to monitor public funds

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dodoma. Former Controller and Auditor General (CAG), Mr Ludovick Utouh, has called on Tanzanians to recognise public funds as a national resource, not tied to any political ideology, and to take responsibility in ensuring their proper use.
Nordic Week focuses on investment and energy reforms

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. Nordic countries have launched a high-level dialogue with Tanzania aimed at strengthening private investment and accelerating energy sector reforms.
Tanzania's war on plastic bags unlock new economic frontiers

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. The government’s bold decision to ban plastic bags has done more than simply clean up the environment—it has sparked a wave of innovation and unlocked fresh economic opportunities across the country. Since 2019, the shift has empowered 30 thriving companies to lead in sustainable solutions, demonstrating that smart policy can drive both environmental protection and entrepreneurial growth.
Dar es Salaam Summit: Africa charts human-first AI path

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape global economies, Africa is seizing the opportunity to lead with a human-centred approach to innovation. The former chief business officer at Google’s X, Mr Mo Gawdatstated, said AI should serve the greater good, promoting growth and global change. His remarks served as a rallying cry for responsible AI, urging Africa to take charge of the global shift toward technologies that uplift humanity.
Latra pushes for safer travel with mandatory staff registration

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) has issued a fresh warning to bus operators, urging them to employ only personnel registered with the authority, or face penalties starting June 2025. The warning follows the rollout of Latra’s training programmes for bus staff in July 2023 and August 2024. The authority had earlier set December 31, 2024, as the deadline for all service providers to stop hiring unregistered personnel.
How road upgrading has reshaped Dar city suburbs

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. The expansion of a section of Kilwa Road from Mbagala Rangi Tatu to Kongowe is set to transform Dar es Salaam’s landscape, boosting urban transport efficiency and socio-economic development. The project will involve modernising the road and reserving the central section for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which is to be extended in phases from Mbagala Rangi Tatu to Mkuranga in the Coast Region.
Latra introduces new ‘daladala’ routes to curb unregulated rickshaw use

1 month ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

What you need to know:The initiative, which requires a total of 120 minibuses, is expected to ease congestion and offer reliable public transport alternatives in areas where many commuters currently rely on three-wheelers (Bajajis). Dar es Salaam.
Pakistan calls for peaceful dialogue with India for regional stability

1 month ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. Pakistan has called on India to engage in dialogue and establish joint forums to peacefully resolve longstanding disputes, foster regional peace, and enhance living standards across South Asia. The chairman of the Tanzania–Pakistan Business Council, Mr Ghazi Naeemullah, said in a statement issued on Friday, May 2, 2025, that both countries must now prioritise the real war against poverty, illiteracy, and poor healthcare rather than viewing each other as enemies.