Who is Who

Angeline Lubala Mabula, Regional Commissioner, Tabora 
By Stacie Mburugu | October 30, 2026

Angeline Lubala Mabula, a former Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development and Member of Parliament for Ilemela, was

Prof. Bruno Fokas Sunguya, Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health
By Alfas Mulunda | October 23, 2026

Prof. Bruno Fokas Sunguya, a Tanzanian medical doctor, public health nutrition researcher and professor, was appointed Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Helena Mzena, CEO, Jubilee Life Insurance Tanzania
By Francis Gikonyo | October 18, 2026

Helena Mzena is Chief Executive Officer of Jubilee Life Insurance Tanzania, a position she has held since April 2021. With

Dr. Juma Zuberi Homera, Minister for Energy 
By Francis Gikonyo | October 11, 2026

Dr. Juma Zuberi Homera is Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, appointed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 27 September 2026. He

Masanja Kadogosa, SGR Architect, Minister for Works
By Alfas Mulunda | October 2, 2026

Masanja Kungu Kadogosa’s appointment to cabinet leadership marks a strategic transition from a long-serving transport executive to the leadership of

Tanzania Targets 70% Private Sector Financing for 2027/28 Development Plan
By Alfas Mulunda | November 2, 2026

Tanzania expects the private sector to finance approximately 70 per cent of its TZS89.3 trillion National Development Plan for the

 iTrust Opens Tanzania’s Investment Market to African Opportunities 
By Stacie Mburugu | November 2, 2026

Buying shares in a bank in another African country or investing in the continent’s growing technology industry has not always

Tanzania’s Digital Future: Balancing Connectivity, Wellbeing and Sustainability 
By Evelyne Mwangi | November 2, 2026

Tanzania’s expanding digital landscape is creating significant opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, financial services and communication. However, as technology becomes increasingly

Study Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Infections Among Newborns  
By Alfas Mulunda | November 2, 2026

A study by Bugando Medical Centre in Mwanza, Tanzania, raises concerns about neonatal sepsis caused by bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics,

Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up
By Francis Gikonyo | November 2, 2026
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
By Francis Gikonyo | October 30, 2026

Expert Analysis

Building Tanzania’s Startup Ecosystem: Lessons from Nigeria and Kenya
By Maria Goretti | October 23, 2026

Tanzania’s startup ecosystem has grown from 247 active startups in 2020 to more than 1,300 in 2026, supporting thousands of

Taxing the Shadow Economy: The Policy Arithmetic of Tanzania’s FYDP IV and the 1% Sector Withholding Mandate
By Francis Gikonyo | October 23, 2026

As Tanzania implements its long-term economic roadmap under Dira 2050, the country faces a significant structural challenge. Central to achieving

Tanzania Must Prepare for Health Emergencies Before They Become Economic Crises
By Brian Otieno | October 23, 2026

Public health emergencies rarely remain confined to hospitals. Their consequences extend to workplaces, transport networks, markets and households, threatening livelihoods

Tanzania Clears the Road for Electric Vehicles 
By Stacie Mburugu | July 29, 2026

Purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) is one thing. Knowing where to charge it, whether the charging station is safe, and

Editor's Pick
Beyond Borders: Why the EAC’s Constitutional Consultations Could Redefine the Region’s Future 
By Brian Otieno | June 19, 2026

The East African Community’s (EAC) decision to commence public consultations in Rwanda on the drafting of a constitution for the proposed Political

Beyond Buzzwords: Lessons from Connected Africa Summit 2026 on Building Real AI Strategies 
By Stacie Mburugu | May 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just experimental, as evidenced by the conversations at the Connected Africa Summit 2026. At the summit,

EnvironmentGPT: The AI Tool Bringing Climate Conversations Closer to Home 
By Ruth Watiri | March 27, 2026

In the East African community, climate change is no longer a distant concept discussed in global conferences. It is evident

Safaricom, Vodacom Launch Tap-to-Pay M-Pesa in Tanzania
By Elian Otti | March 19, 2026

Safaricom and Vodacom have jointly introduced a tap-to-pay feature for M-Pesa in Tanzania, signifying a major shift in the development

Regulatory
Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up
By Francis Gikonyo | November 2, 2026

Tanzania  Government Directs Energy Ministry to Expand Local Corporate Participation in Oil and Gas Sector  Tanzania’s executive leadership has directed

Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
By Francis Gikonyo | October 30, 2026
 Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up
By Stacie Mburugu | October 23, 2026
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
By Stacie Mburugu | October 23, 2026
Economy
 iTrust Opens Tanzania’s Investment Market to African Opportunities 
By Stacie Mburugu | November 2, 2026

Buying shares in a bank in another African country or investing in the continent’s growing technology industry has not always

Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
By Alfas Mulunda | October 18, 2026
Lamu’s Big Win: The US$16 Billion Dangote Refinery
By Francis Gikonyo | October 2, 2026
Sustainability-and-health
Tanzania’s Digital Future: Balancing Connectivity, Wellbeing and Sustainability 
By Evelyne Mwangi | November 2, 2026

Tanzania’s expanding digital landscape is creating significant opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, financial services and communication. However, as technology becomes increasingly

Features
Tanzania’s New Gas Discovery: A Timely Boost for Domestic Energy and Industrial Ambition
By Veronica Shiroya | November 2, 2026

After a decade-long hiatus, Tanzania has announced a significant natural gas discovery, reigniting momentum in its energy sector. The find,