02nd Mar 2026
Source: The Guardian
TANROADS REPORTS MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE GAINS AS NEW PROJECTS BEGIN
The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) has announced the completion of several high-priority road and bridge projects in the Ruvuma Region, marking a significant upgrade to the region’s transportation network.
During a Regional Consultative Council (RCC) meeting at Songea Club Hall, TANROADS Ruvuma Regional Manager Eng. Salehe Juma confirmed the successful completion of the 66-kilometre Mbinga–Mbamba Bay Road. The route forms a key segment of the Mtwara Development Corridor, improving connectivity and facilitating trade between inland regions and the lake zone.
Eng. Juma also revealed that contractors for upcoming infrastructure projects have already arrived in Songea and received initial payments. They are currently within a three-month mobilization phase to establish equipment, construction camps, and logistical arrangements before full-scale works commence.
According to TANROADS, these investments reflect the government’s strategy to position Ruvuma as a key logistics and agricultural hub in Tanzania’s southern highlands, strengthening both domestic transport links and international trade routes.
Source: Daily News
GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES REVIEW OF LAND DISPUTES NATIONWIDE
Prime Minister Hon. Mwigulu Nchemba has announced that the government is undertaking a comprehensive review of persistent land disputes across the country to identify lasting solutions.
Speaking to residents in Babati, in the Manyara Region, during a working tour, Dr. Nchemba warned that the long-standing nature of land conflicts poses a growing threat to national unity and peaceful coexistence. He emphasized that the government cannot allow such disputes to continue undermining social harmony.
The Prime Minister also criticized the failure of some local authorities to resolve complaints at the grassroots level. He noted that it is unacceptable for citizens to escalate grievances from village offices to regional or national institutions simply because issues were not addressed promptly at the local level.
03rd Mar 2026
Source: Daily News
DSE MARKET SURGES TO TZS 36.6 TRILLION AMID STRONG INVESTOR CONFIDENCE
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has recorded a significant rise in market capitalization and trading activity up to February, reflecting renewed investor confidence and growing participation in Tanzania’s capital markets.
According to the exchange, total market capitalization climbed to TZS 36.6 trillion between January and February, up from TZS 19.1 trillion during the same period last year an 80.8% year-on-year increase driven by strong price gains and sustained demand for listed shares.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam, DSE Chief Executive Officer Mr. Peter Nalitolela attributed the performance to rising trust among local investors and increased public awareness of the benefits of stock market investment. He noted that frequent trading activity reflects growing confidence among Tanzanians in the market.
Investor participation has also expanded considerably, with total investor accounts reaching 797,566 by the end of February, up from 632,263 at the close of 2024 a 26% increase. Digital platforms are playing a crucial role in widening access, particularly through Hisa Kiganjani, a mobile system that enables Tanzanians nationwide to buy and sell shares conveniently using their phones.
Source: Daily News
MINISTER REAFFIRMS DRIVE FOR WOMEN’S LAND OWNERSHIP
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development has reiterated that expanding women’s access to land ownership is essential for strengthening family stability and promoting national development.
Speaking during the launch of the “Samia Ardhi Clinic,” organized ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Hon. Leonard Akwilapo, emphasized that women’s land ownership enhances household economic resilience, protects legal rights, and contributes to building a more inclusive society.
Dr. Akwilapo noted that empowering women through land ownership directly supports the ambitions of Tanzania Development Vision 2050, which prioritizes equality, productivity, and sustainable economic growth. He added that when women own land, it strengthens the economic foundation of families, addresses longstanding injustices, and advances the country toward achieving its long-term development goals.
Addressing ministry officials and staff, the minister also called for professionalism and integrity in land administration. He warned against the outdated belief that government land belongs to ministry employees, stressing that public servants must uphold transparency, fairness, and accountability. Dr. Akwilapo further affirmed that decisive action will be taken against any officials who undermine citizens’ land rights.
Source: The Guardian
TANZANIA EXPANDS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE NEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to attract large-scale private investment and expand Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as it prepares to implement its Fourth Five-Year Development Plan.
The Public Private Partnerships Centre (PPPC), operating under the Ministry of Finance, has launched “PPPC Centre Stage,” a national dialogue platform designed to bring together policymakers, investors, academics, and development partners. The initiative aims to explore how PPPs can support the country’s next phase of economic development.
The first dialogue is scheduled for March 7, 2026, at the University of Dar es Salaam and will be officiated by Hon. Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Planning and Investment.
According to David Kafulila, Executive Director of PPPC, the forum is intended to build a shared understanding of Tanzania’s development ambitions while ensuring stakeholders remain aligned as the country accelerates its economic transformation. He added that the meetings will be held monthly, with each session focusing on a different sector to align national policy discussions with the implementation needs of the new development plan.
04th Mar 2026
Source: The Guardian
TANZANIA REVIEWS POSSIBLE RETURN TO AFRICAN COURT DIRECT ACCESS
Tanzania is reconsidering whether to restore citizens’ ability to file cases directly before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR), headquartered in Arusha.
Solicitor General Hon. Ally Possi confirmed that the government is reviewing the possibility of rejoining the court’s direct-access mechanism. He made the remarks while speaking during the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year of the Pan-African Court, noting that the government is assessing how Tanzania can best benefit from the continental judicial institution.
Tanzania withdrew its special declaration in 2018 during the administration of the late President John Pombe Magufuli. The withdrawal meant that individuals and non-governmental organizations could no longer bring cases directly before the court. Rwanda had taken a similar step earlier in 2016, making Tanzania the second East African nation to withdraw from the direct-access arrangement.
Tanzania remains a unique case because the court’s permanent headquarters are located in Arusha, where new premises are nearing completion. Meanwhile, Donald Omondi Deya, CEO of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), called on all African Union member states to ratify the protocol establishing the court, emphasizing that broader participation is essential for strengthening human rights protection across the continent.
Source: Daily News
FCC SETS NATIONAL BENCHMARKS TO GUIDE E-COMMERCE GROWTH
The Fair Competition Commission (FCC), working with key stakeholders, has begun publishing national benchmarks under the amended Competition Act to strengthen oversight of Tanzania’s rapidly expanding online trade sector.
The initiative includes a comprehensive consumer protection assessment aimed at reviewing business practices, identifying risks, and closing regulatory gaps as digital commerce continues to grow nationwide.
Speaking during the inauguration of World Consumer Rights Day celebrations, FCC Acting Director General Ms. Khadija Ngasongwa said the move forms part of wider efforts to improve consumer protection while creating a fair and predictable environment for online businesses and investors.
Ms. Ngasongwa also urged manufacturers and traders across the country to ensure that all goods produced and distributed meet established safety and quality standards in line with national regulations. She stressed that strict compliance is critical to protecting consumers and strengthening trust in Tanzania’s growing digital economy.
Source: Daily News
JUDICIARY REFORMS DRIVE HIGHER CASE DISPOSAL RATES
Reforms within the Judiciary of Tanzania have significantly improved court efficiency, with courts disposing of 128% of newly filed cases between September and December 2025.
Speaking in Dodoma, Chief Registrar Ms. Eva Nkya revealed that 30,076 cases were filed during the four-month period, while 38,639 were successfully concluded. As a result, the national backlog dropped to 14,172 cases, down from 22,735 when the reform strategy was first introduced.
Ms. Nkya credited the progress to coordinated efforts between the judiciary and key criminal justice institutions, which agreed on joint strategies to strengthen cooperation, accountability, and efficiency in the administration of justice.
She also highlighted improvements in the judiciary’s digital infrastructure. The Judiciary Online Transmission Electronic Case Management System (JOT eCMS) is now integrated with several stakeholder systems, with six additional institutions in the process of being connected to enable seamless information exchange.
The platform currently supports courts from the District Court level up to the Court of Appeal of Tanzania, while Primary Courts continue operating on a separate system tailored to their operational requirements.
05th Mar 2026
Source: Daily News
EAC TO INTRODUCE SINGLE REGIONAL CUSTOMS BOND TO FACILITATE TRADE
The East African Community (EAC) is preparing to introduce a single regional customs bond aimed at simplifying cross-border trade among its Partner States.
The reform is expected to be launched during the 25nd Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, scheduled for March 7 in Arusha, where leaders from the bloc’s eight member countries will convene.
Under the proposed system, traders and clearing agents will be able to move goods across the region using a single guarantee recognized by all EAC Partner States. This will replace the current arrangement that requires separate national customs bonds for each country along a transit route.
Officials say the reform is designed to lower business costs, reduce border delays, and accelerate cargo movement along key regional transport corridors linking seaports with landlocked countries.
The new framework will also integrate customs agencies, insurance companies, and financial institutions into a standardized regional system that safeguards government revenue while streamlining transit procedures. The initiative forms part of wider integration efforts under the EAC Customs Union, which seeks to eliminate trade barriers and deepen economic cooperation across East Africa.
Source: Daily News
DCEA SEIZES NEARLY 10 TONNES OF ILLICIT DRUGS IN NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN
The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has seized 9.93 tonnes of illegal drugs, confiscated 1,795 bottles of narcotic-based medicines, and destroyed 87.5 acres of cannabis farms during coordinated operations carried out across the country.
Addressing a press conference in Dar es Salaam, Commissioner General Aretas Lyimo revealed that authorities also impounded six vehicles and 29 motorcycles while arresting 151 suspects linked to the illegal drug trade.
A significant portion of the seized narcotics was discovered aboard an SR Classic passenger bus from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), operating along the Uganda–Tanzania–DRC route. The consignment was intercepted during an inspection at the Mutukula Border Post as the bus entered Tanzania, leading to the arrest of seven suspects.
Mr. Lyimo stated that the operations demonstrate the government’s determination to curb the availability of illicit drugs and prevent the misuse of controlled medicines. He added that the authority will continue strengthening surveillance, intelligence-led investigations, and inter-agency cooperation to dismantle criminal networks involved in drug trafficking.
Source: The Guardian
DCEA CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL DRUGS, SEIZES NEARLY 10 TONNES
The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has confiscated 9.93 tonnes of illicit drugs, seized 1,795 bottles of narcotic-based medicines, and destroyed 87.5 acres of cannabis farms during coordinated nationwide operations.
Speaking at a press conference in Dar es Salaam, Commissioner General Aretas Lyimo disclosed that authorities also impounded six vehicles and 29 motorcycles, while arresting 151 suspects connected to the illegal drug trade.
A large portion of the narcotics was discovered on an SR Classic passenger bus from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), traveling along the Uganda–Tanzania–DRC corridor. The consignment was intercepted at the Mutukula Border Post as the bus entered Tanzania, leading to the arrest of seven suspects.
Mr. Lyimo emphasized that these operations reflect the government’s commitment to reducing the availability of illegal drugs and preventing the diversion of controlled medicines. He added that the authority will continue to strengthen surveillance, intelligence-driven investigations, and inter-agency collaboration to dismantle criminal networks involved in drug trafficking.
06th Mar 2026
Source: The Guardian
CHIEF JUSTICE SOUNDS ALARM ON JUDICIAL WEAKNESSES UNDERMINING PUBLIC TRUST
Hon. George Masaju has warned that Tanzania’s justice system remains fragmented, leading to eroding public trust, rising case backlogs, and violations of citizens’ constitutional rights. Speaking at the conclusion of a high-level stakeholders’ meeting at the judiciary headquarters, he provided a critical review of the nine strategic reforms introduced last year to strengthen the justice sector.
The forum brought together key actors from the Tanzania Police Force, Prisons Services, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Prosecutions Service, legal aid providers, and other justice sector stakeholders. The first-quarter 2026 meeting focused on addressing systemic bottlenecks and exploring ways to improve efficiency across the justice chain.
Chief Justice Masaju stressed that the era of rhetoric is over, calling for measurable progress and applauding institutions already implementing the nine-point strategy introduced when he assumed office. He highlighted that a robust and reliable legal system is critical for realizing Tanzania Development Vision 2050, noting that peace, security, and effective governance directly support sustainable economic prosperity.
He further emphasized that efficient dispute resolution not only safeguards citizens’ rights but also incentivizes local and foreign investment, with a direct impact on national GDP growth through timely handling of commercial and social cases.
Source: The Citizen
TANGA TO LAUNCH SPECIAL LEGAL CLINIC TO ADDRESS LAND DISPUTES
A dedicated team of 40 lawyers is preparing to conduct a special operation to resolve longstanding land disputes in the Tanga Region, particularly those highlighted by residents who carried placards during Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Lameki Nchemba’s recent district tours.
Speaking in Tanga, Regional Commissioner Dr. Batilda Burian announced that the Regional Legal Advisory Clinic will run from 9 to 15 March this year at Tangamano Grounds. She explained that the initiative follows the establishment of the Tanga Regional Legal Advisory Committee and will provide free legal services to residents of Tanga and neighboring areas.
Dr. Burian emphasized that the clinic aims to accelerate the resolution of disputes, enhance access to justice, and directly address concerns raised by citizens to national leaders, ensuring that community grievances are handled efficiently and fairly.
Source: Daily News
FCC APPROVES MAJOR MINING PROJECTS AND INDUSTRIAL MERGERS
Tanzania’s investment climate has seen notable growth as the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) approved significant mining transactions and industrial mergers valued at over TZS 100 billion, while also strengthening consumer protection measures.
Speaking in Dodoma, FCC Acting Director General Ms. Khadija Ngasongwa highlighted that these approvals demonstrate rising investor confidence. She emphasized that the Commission remains vigilant to ensure that large corporations comply with competition laws when acquiring local mining firms.
Ms. Ngasongwa added that FCC’s commitment extends to safeguarding market competition, ensuring that major acquisitions do not undermine consumer welfare or create unfair dominance in the marketplace.
Alongside facilitating major investments, FCC has intensified enforcement of the Merchandise Marks Act 1963 to combat counterfeit and misleading products. She stressed that counterfeit goods distort fair competition, harm legitimate businesses, and deceive consumers.
In the mining sector, the Commission approved transactions exceeding USD 2.6 billion, notably Shudao Investment Group Co. Ltd.’s acquisition of shares in Tanzania China International Mineral Resources Limited, which oversees the Mchuchuma coal and Liganga iron ore and steel projects valued at over USD 2.3 billion.
The FCC emphasized that balancing investment facilitation with strict enforcement of consumer and competition laws is essential for sustaining a fair, predictable, and attractive business environment for both local and foreign investors.
