Tanzania Railways Corporation resumed Standard Gauge Railway services and released a new timetable for the Dar es Salaam–Dodoma route. The services restarted after a temporary suspension and took effect on January 3, 2026. The schedule covers express, Electric Multiple Unit, and ordinary trains, with multiple daily departures in both directions and stops in Morogoro. TRC said the timetable aims to restore reliable passenger rail operations.

TUI Airlines has secured regulatory approval from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to operate tour charter flights between Amsterdam, Zanzibar, and Mombasa, effective November 10, 2025. The airline will run two weekly Boeing 787 services strictly for packaged leisure travelers, without traffic rights between Zanzibar and Mombasa. The licence follows months of delays and aims to boost inbound European tourism, strengthen Kenya’s air connectivity, and support the country’s coastal tourism recovery while expanding TUI’s global charter network.

The Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) collected 90.87 billion/- in December 2025, exceeding its target of 90.52 billion/- and achieving a 20.23% increase from December 2024. During the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, ZRA collected 273.77 billion/- against a 286.81 billion/- target, up 20.02% from the same period last year. Growth was driven by expanded economic activity, improved tax compliance, infrastructure investment, taxpayer education, and a tax amnesty program.

Tanzania’s tourism sector has grown sharply, with international visitors rising from 922,692 in 2021 to 2,141,895 in 2024, a 132% increase, while domestic tourism grew over 300% to 3,218,352. The government, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, promoted the industry through initiatives like The Royal Tour and infrastructure improvements. However, new game reserves and hunting areas, including Lake Natron and Pololeti, have displaced Maasai communities, restricting access to ancestral lands while expanding tourism revenue and conservation zones.

MVIWATA held its 30th Annual General Meeting in Morogoro with over 670 farmers participating to strengthen Tanzania’s farmers’ movement. Leaders and delegates discussed self-reliance, agro-ecological practices, market access, and establishing a financial institution for farmers. They developed strategic pillars for 2026, including training, natural inputs, and land management. Separately, investment opportunities in farming, industry, and fisheries were highlighted in Zanzibar, Morogoro, and Manyara during the Zanzibar International Trade Fair.

Chinese Ambassador Chen Mingjian outlined China’s policy priorities and cooperation with Tanzania and Africa in a New Year message. He cited progress under China’s Five-Year Plan, global governance initiatives, and science and technology gains. He highlighted China-Africa trade exceeding $300 billion and China-Tanzania trade surpassing $10 billion. Chen noted zero-tariff access for African exports, major infrastructure projects, and expanded education and cultural exchanges.

Tanzania launched the National Development Vision 2050, a 25-year plan aiming to transform the country into an upper-middle-income, knowledge-based economy by 2050. President Samia Suluhu Hassan outlined strategies across nine key sectors, including agriculture, industry, tourism, and finance, emphasizing digital transformation, revenue growth, and climate resilience. The government will implement a three-year medium-term plan, strengthen public finance management, and coordinate ministries and commissions to ensure inclusive growth, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development.

The government plans to table the Infant Registration Bill to allow the National Identification Authority to register children from birth. The law would assign identification numbers at birth and issue national ID cards at age 18. Nida Director General James Kaji said the move would expand access to social services and improve population data. He urged more than 300,000 citizens to collect processed ID cards.

President Hussein Ali Mwinyi formed an eight-member commission to review and assess compensation for people affected by government projects in Unguja and Pemba, Zanzibar. The commission will examine compensation issues, advise the government on appropriate measures, and address related challenges. Members include experts in law, engineering, finance, social sciences, ICT, and public administration. Citizens are urged to cooperate and provide accurate information during the commission’s area visits to ensure effective assessments.