Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam

Business Reporter at The Citizen (Tanzania)

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Articles

Tanzania MPs, manufacturers laud Budget’s vision, propose recommendations

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Josephine Christopher |Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania’s national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year takes centre stage in Parliament, a comprehensive dialogue is unfolding, blending strong endorsements from industrial bodies with detailed recommendations and critical concerns voiced by Members of Parliament (MPs).
Task force exposes hundreds of illegal foreign-owned shops in Kariakoo

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. A government task force has identified 183 foreign nationals, including 135 Chinese, operating businesses illegally in Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo area. The findings were presented on Friday, 6 June 2025, by a special committee entrusted with auditing businesses owned by foreigners when handling its reports to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo.
Kariakoo audit spurs push for stronger local business protections

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. The government is considering including a provision in this year’s Finance Bill to enhance legal protections for indigenous Tanzanian businesses, the Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo, has said. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Friday, June 6, 2025, after receiving a report from a special committee auditing businesses owned by foreigners, Dr Jafo said the government is committed to ensuring that economic opportunities intended for Tanzanians remain in local hands.
Uranium mining set to commence in Tanzania

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. The government has announced the completion of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Mkuju River uranium project in Ruvuma Region, clearing the way for mining activities to commence in the near future. The development comes just weeks after President Samia Suluhu Hassan directed the Ministry of Energy and the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco) to facilitate the start of uranium extraction.
Tanzania forges ahead in digital inclusion drive

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is making significant progress in digital inclusion, with the Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) leading the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure. In collaboration with mobile network operators, UCSAF has supervised the construction of 2,152 telecommunications towers across 1,974 wards, extending connectivity to more than 5,111 villages.
DP World, CMST, Henry Bath ink deal to channel global metals trade through Dar port

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. Global logistics firm, DP World, has signed an agreement with China Metal Storage and Transport Company (CMST) and Henry Bath & Sons Ltd of the UK to channel global metals trade through the Port of Dar es Salaam. The move is expected to significantly boost Tanzania’s position as a key regional hub for the warehousing and trade of strategic minerals, according to Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) director general, Mr Plasduce Mbosa.
EAC urged to negotiate trade as one bloc

4 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. The East African Business Council (EABC) is urging EAC Partner States to adopt a unified approach in negotiating trade agreements with third parties. Instead of pursuing separate bilateral or multilateral trade deals, the EABC recommends that Partner States negotiate collectively as a bloc to strengthen regional integration and enhance bargaining power on the global stage, according to a statement shared yesterday.
Nordic-Tanzania partnership to boost youth blue economy startups

4 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. The Ambassador of Sweden to Tanzania, Charlotta Ozaki Macias, has said that building a sustainable blue economy depends on strong partnerships that connect great ideas with the support they need to succeed. She was speaking during the launch of Nordic Week 2025 and the Elevate Blue Startup Expo in Dar es Salaam. The event celebrates innovation, sustainability, and the long-standing cooperation between Tanzania and the Nordic countries Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
Bank of Tanzania's new study to chart path for digital currency

1 month ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) is set to release a comprehensive study on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), examining their potential impact on the country’s financial ecosystem, payment systems, and the practicality of adoption by citizens given existing infrastructure.
Norwegian Church Aid Tanzania unveils five-year strategy for a just and peaceful society

1 month ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) Tanzania has launched its new Country Strategy for 2025–2029 under the theme “Together for Just Societies in Tanzania”, marking a renewed commitment to peacebuilding, equality, and community resilience. The launch event, held in Dar es Salaam, brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Tanzanian government officials, faith leaders, civil society organizations, and development partners.