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The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region signed a contract with CRJE (East Africa) Limited to build a five-star hotel in Njedengwa, Dodoma. The project will generate sustainable revenue for CPA and raise Dodoma’s profile. Speaker Dr. Tulia Ackson will oversee the project. Pristine Investment and aTime Hotels Limited will manage the hotel. A bank consortium led by CRDB Bank will finance the construction, which is expected to take 22 months.
Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) and Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) signed an MoU to integrate rail and airport networks, aiming to boost transport efficiency and economic growth. Analysts say the initiative supports Tanzania’s $1 trillion Vision 2050. Experts emphasize benefits for trade, tourism, and investment and urge careful planning, stakeholder collaboration, and public-private partnerships.
Tanzania and Hungary have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement between SmartLab Limited and Hungary’s MeOut Group includes establishing Living Labs in Tanzania, piloting AI solutions in agriculture, climate adaptation, and digital inclusion, and training youth, women, and SMEs in digital skills. Officials said the partnership strengthens Africa-Europe collaboration and positions Tanzania as a regional hub for AI and innovation.
Tanzania’s tea production rose over 5% to 22,000 tonnes in 2024/25, boosted by the reopening of dormant factories and new processing plants. The Tea Board of Tanzania expects output to exceed 30,000 tonnes this fiscal year. Revived facilities, including Kilolo and Victoria Tea, aim to serve domestic and export markets. Investments and farmer training in cultivation, fertiliser use, and harvesting support growth. Tea is grown in six regions, with 32,000 smallholders and seven large producers cultivating 23,805 hectares.
Exim Bank Tanzania, through its Women Empowerment Program under Exim Cares, partnered with Mind Matters to sponsor Mindful Leadership training for over 150 women leaders. The program, delivered in three phases, focuses on emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership skills. It supports Exim’s goal to empower 600,000 women by 2028 and aligns with Tanzania’s Vision 2050.
Experts at the Arusha International Tourism Conference urged investment in sustainable tourism to boost Tanzania’s economy and create jobs. Prof. Elianami Sedoyeka of the Institute of Accountancy Arusha called for environmentally and culturally respectful models and policies that benefit local communities. The conference, themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” highlighted collaboration among investors, government, researchers, and communities for inclusive tourism development.
