John Magufuli

Tanzanian president mourns 8 policemen killed by gunmen

Dar Es Salaam - Arab Today

Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Friday mourned eight young policemen killed by gunmen on Thursday night, saying it was a huge loss to the East African nation. The eight policemen were shot dead by an unknown group of gunmen at Jaribu Mpakani in Coast region while they were returning from patrols. The gunmen also made away with unspecified number ofRead more

Tanzania's ruling party constitution up for major changes

Dar Es Salaam - ArabToday

Tanzania's ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), begins its one week extraordinary meetings aimed at making major changes in its constitution and some of its standing regulations. The series of meetings in the political capital Dodoma will climax on Sunday when the party convenes its extraordinary general congress, which is mandated to approve the changes. Among the changes announced byRead more

Tanzania to build port, repair road to enhance trade with Uganda

Dar Es Salaam - Xinhua

Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Saturday affirmed his government's commitment to construct a dry port in Mwanza region aimed at easing trade between Tanzania and Uganda. Speaking at a joint news conference with visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Magufuli said that upon completion of the dry port construction, there will be no need for Ugandan traders travelling to the country'sRead more

Tanzanian president appoints new anti-narcotics team

Dar es salaam - ArabToday

Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Friday appointed a new team to lead the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority as the war on drugs in the East African country gained speed. A statement released by the Directorate of Presidential Communication at State House said the president appointed Rogers William Sianga Commissioner General of the authority. Magufuli also appointed Mihayo Msikela theRead more

Tanzanian president appoints new anti-narcotics team

Dar es salaam - ArabToday

Tanzanian president appoints new Chief of Defence Forces

Dar Es Salaam - ArabToday

Tanzanian Commander-In-Chief of Armed Forces, President John Magufuli on Thursday appointed General Venance Mabeyo the east African nation's new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). A terse statement by the Directorate of Presidential Communication at State House in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam said Mabeyo replaced outgoing CDF General Davis Mwamunyange. Before the new appointment Magufuli promoted Mabeyo from LieutenantRead more

Tanzanian leader irked over courts' sluggishness in dealing with tax evasion cases

Dar Es Salaam - ArabToday

Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Thursday expressed concern over the slow pace of the east African nation's courts in dealing with tax evasion cases. Speaking at celebrations to mark Law Day in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, President Magufuli said: "I am not happy with the slow prosecution of cases concerning tax evasion." The President ordered the courts andRead more

Tanzania targets 70,000 tonnes of sugar imports to fill shortage

Dar es Salaam - XINHUA

Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Tuesday the government will import 70,000 tonnes of sugar to fill shortage of the commodity facing the east African nation. Majaliwa told a news conference in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam that out of the 70,000 tonnes of sugar, 11,957 tonnes have already arrived in the country and will start to beRead more

Tanzania launches guide for implementation of public investment projects

Dar Es Salaam - XINHUA

Tanzanian authorities on Saturday launched a public investment management manual aimed at overseeing the implementation of all public investment projects in the east African nation. Phillip Mpango, Minister for Finance and Planning, launched the manual in the political capital Dodoma, saying its formulation was motivated by the need to address the weaknesses that was plaguing the country's investment management framework.Read more