Hellen Nachilongo

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

Dar es Salaam. Several schools across the Mara Region are reaping the rewards of vibrant social service programmes, crafted to elevate the quality of education and create a more inclusive, welcoming environment for every student.  This comes after Mara Regional Commissioner Col Evans Mtambi received 605 pieces of furniture meant for primary and secondary schools in Tarime District Council.  “I have inspected the furniture and I’m satisfied.

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

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s taxation and procurement systems remain skewed, experts heard at a forum on Tuesday, with calls for comprehensive reforms to enhance the country’s appeal to investors. Gracing the Taxation and Empowerment Forum held on April 15, 2025, Vice President Dr Philip Mpango underscored the need to promote opportunities for citizens by strengthening local resource growth.

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

What you need to know:The drilling, which will run through to 2026, follows the company’s October 2024 announcement of an $80 million (approximately Sh208 billion) investment in the Mnazi Bay gas field. Mtwara. A French oil and gas company, Maurel & Prom, is set to commence drilling three new natural gas wells at Mnazi Bay this June, as part of its broader strategy to bolster gas production in Tanzania.

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

What you need to know:The envoy went on to highlight the deepening cooperation in health and education, acknowledging the valuable contribution of Pakistani doctors and medical professionals to Tanzania’s healthcare system. Dar es Salaam. The government has extended an invitation to Pakistani investors to explore opportunities in Tanzania’s emerging sectors, including the blue economy, renewable energy, mining, and transport.

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

Dar es Salaam. As US President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs begin to send ripples through advanced economies, economists and policy experts in Tanzania are urging the government to adopt strategies that will shield the country from potential economic losses. Mr Trump’s 10 percent tariffs, which came into effect over the weekend, are expected to trigger retaliatory measures from affected nations and heighten global trade tensions.