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Tanzania Top Stories

for the 20 Oct - 26 Oct

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AfDB Commits to Boost Tanzanian Banks
1. AfDB Commits to Boost Tanzanian Banks

The African Development Bank (AfDB) pledged $60 million to the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank in 2026 to strengthen its capital base. AfDB also approved a $10 million trade finance guarantee facility for Exim Bank Tanzania to help small and medium-sized enterprises access regional and global markets. Both initiatives aim to boost Tanzania’s financial sector, support key imports and exports, and align with the country’s Vision 2025 for sustainable economic growth.

Government Completes BRT Phase 2
2. Government Completes BRT Phase 2

The government advanced efforts to improve public transport in Dar es Salaam by completing Phase 2 of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project along the Mbagala route. Officials from DART, LATRA, UDART, and MoFat Transport inspected progress, confirming the trial phase is underway to address operational issues. The project aims to reduce travel time by over 50%, ease congestion, and enhance commuter safety with modern buses and efficient systems.

Experts Urge Youth Agribusiness Reforms
3. Experts Urge Youth Agribusiness Reforms

Experts and stakeholders urged policy reforms to improve youth access to finance and resources in Tanzania’s agribusiness sector. Revocatus Kimario of SUGECO and ANSAF’s Ikunda Terry highlighted that existing loan conditions and financing models excluded young graduates. They called for flexible policies to unlock youth potential in commercial farming. ANSAF, which had recently joined AMEA, supported collaboration, capacity building, and sustainable practices to boost smallholder productivity and agribusiness growth nationwide.

Tanzania Trains Drone Farming Experts
4. Tanzania Trains Drone Farming Experts

The Ministry of Agriculture completed a 10-day drone operation training for 16 experts to advance agricultural productivity and efficiency. The program aimed to integrate drone technology into farming for tasks such as crop monitoring, soil analysis, and precision pesticide application. Supported by various agricultural institutions and stakeholders, the initiative aligns with national efforts to modernize agriculture, reduce costs, and improve decision-making through data-driven practices across all farming regions.

VP and Chinese Envoy Handover Geopark
5. VP and Chinese Envoy Handover Geopark

Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango and Chinese Ambassador Chen Mingjian handed over the China-aided Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark Museum to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority. The USD 9.5 million project supports conservation, tourism, and scientific research, marking China’s first cultural and tourism aid project abroad. Officials highlighted its geological significance and strategic role in China–Tanzania cooperation. Over 1,000 people attended, including Tanzanian leaders, local communities, and Chinese representatives.

Tanzania Targets Asia Pacific Tourists
6. Tanzania Targets Asia Pacific Tourists

Tanzania expanded tourism promotion in the Asia-Pacific region to diversify source markets and increase arrivals. Tourist numbers reached 2.14 million in 2024, generating $3.9 billion in revenue. Visitors from China rose 56.5% to over 71,000, aided by campaigns such as the film Amazing Tanzania. Tourism operators also targeted markets including Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, building on gains from regional outbound travel.