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Samia Suluhu Hassan clamps down on Magufuli nostalgics

Tanzania's new president may have retained some of her predecessor's ministers, but she is keeping them on a tight leash.

Subscribers only Politics 13.12.2021

Tanzanian foreign minister Liberata Mulamula met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Dakar on 29 and 30 November 2021. © Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania/Twitter

Beijing and Dodoma seek to mend fences via defence and infrastructure

Tanzania's erstwhile primary trading partner China is still struggling to resurrect its business and diplomatic ties with Dodoma after the brutal hiatus of the Magufuli era.

Free access Infrastructure, Energy, Diplomacy 09.12.2021

Local billionaire Rostam Aziz's firm is new majority stakeholder in Tancoal

After many months of fruitless searching, the Australian firm Intra Energy Corporation has finally found a buyer for its majority stake in Tanzania's largest coal mine: a firm owned by Rostam Aziz, a local billionaire and former treasurer of the country's ruling party.

Subscribers only Mining 30.11.2021

Boris Johnson seeks to extend 'Global Britain' strategy to Dar es-Salaam

With British investors taking an increasing interest in Tanzania, Boris Johnson's trade envoy is keen to make sure that the Magufuli era is well and truly over.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.11.2021

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Samia Suluhu Hassan's honeymoon period

Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. © Twitter/@TZMsemajiMkuu

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.11.2021

Tanesco plans to light up Dodoma

Tanzania's state-owned electricity company Tanzania Electric Supply Co is trying to get the 400kV, 350km transmission line project between Chalinze and Dodoma underway.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 11.11.2021

Last-ditch negotiations today with Equinor and Shell

After numerous false starts, the two majors hope the new administration in Dar es Salaam is finally ready to reach a compromise on the LNG train project.

Subscribers only Energy 08.11.2021

Marvel Gold reduces exposure to graphite despite record demand and Suluhu Hassan's promises

As the demand for electric batteries increases, so does the demand for graphite. Yet Marvel Gold, formerly Graphex, is taking one more step toward reducing their exposure in Chilolo. The Magufuli era left a bad taste in international juniors' mouths and Samia Suluhu Hassan has not convinced them things have changed.

Subscribers only Mining 04.11.2021

From Cairo to Kigali, Suluhu puts Tanzania back on African diplomatic stage

In contrast to her predecessor John Magufuli, who largely isolated the country on the African diplomatic scene, the new Tanzanian president is forging partnerships with the main players across the continent.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.11.2021

President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Poacher Yunhua Lin's crimes further cool relations with Beijing

The sentencing of Chinese national Yunhua Lin to 14 years in prison for possession of and trafficking in rhino horn, as well as for money laundering, on 28 September in Lilongwe has fed into an investigation by the police in Tanzania.

Subscribers only Business 29.10.2021

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Cabo Delgado: Suluhu Hassan turns from China to the West as terror threat looms

The Tanzanian army fears that terrorist activity in Mozambique could spread to its territory. It is now turning to new Western partners for help because Beijing, its main ally and military supplier, has not made counter-terrorism a priority.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.10.2021

Australian uranium producers take on Rosatom in its turf

Tanzania's nearly idle uranium sector could soon get a boost from Australian junior Gladiator Resources, which has plans to move in next to the only other explorer in the country, Rosatom.

Subscribers only Mining 11.10.2021

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Tony Blair, Samia Suluhu Hassan's new ally

The Tanzanian president has hired the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to handle two of her administration's key projects. Britain's former prime minister has been tasked with restoring Tanzania's image among foreign investors and with advising the government on Covid-19.

Subscribers only Business 08.10.2021

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair with the president of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Frontier Services Group becomes first choice for Chinese firms in Africa after DeWe takeover

Frontier Services Group (FSG), the Hong Kong security firm founded by American businessman Erik Prince, decided at the end of September to buy fellow Hong Kong company DeWe Security.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 05.10.2021

Tourism mogul Dhiren Kotak could lose Tanzanian lodges

Samia Suluhu Hassan's government is threatening to bring the former oil magnate's luxury hotels back under public ownership.

Subscribers only Business 21.09.2021

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Ex-president Kikwete returns to the fore as Suluhu Hassan's mentor and messenger

After having been ignored by John Magafuli, former president Jakaya Kikwete is back in business as Samia Suluhu Hassan's confidant.

Subscribers only Politics 14.09.2021

Government imposes its choice of boss for JV with Oryx Energies

TIPER, the joint venture between Oryx Energies and the Tanzanian state, will soon be lead by an industry player who is not to the liking of the country's powerful intelligence services. Their negative appraisal, normally not ignored by politicians, was not enough to stop the appointment.

Subscribers only Energy 07.09.2021

TIPER should soon welcome Michael Mjinja as its new CEO.

Suluhu Hassan sends crack team to woo multinationals in Washington

President Suluhu Hassan promoted trusted economists to manage her relations with the United States, weeks before her foreign minister Liberata Mulamula was due to visit.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.09.2021

Foreign Minister Liberata Mulamula, speaks to Robert F. Godec, United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (acting).

Dar es-Salaam rail freight project still waiting for rolling stock

The planned start this year of a block train service between Dar-es-Salaam and Isaka 970 km to the west, where there is a dry port serving neighbouring countries, looks likely to be delayed.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 06.09.2021

Marvel Gold still stuck in PM Majaliwa's stronghold

The Australian junior mining company operating the Chilalo graphite project in Ruangwa district has addressed President Samia Suluhu Hassan directly in the hope of solving its problems in Tanzania. PM Kassim Majaliwa's lack of cooperation is preventing the company from raising more funds back at home.

Subscribers only Mining 18.08.2021

Beijing back in business in Dar es-Salaam post-Magufuli

With mega-port, railway and now industrial park projects in the pipeline, business between China and the new Tanzanian administration is picking up again after a long hiatus under John Magufuli.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 30.07.2021

World Bank works to help Dodoma become an African energy hub

The Bretton Woods institution is mulling an ambitious project to interconnect the Ugandan and Tanzanian electricity grids. The infrastructure is expected to especially benefit Tanzania, whose location makes it a key link in the exchange of electricity.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 23.07.2021

Samia Suluhu Hassan casts her net continent-wide to reboot Tanzania's economy

The emissaries of the new Tanzanian president are trying to drum up the interest of their east African neighbours as well as of Morocco and Egypt.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 22.07.2021

Tanzanian President Samia Suhulu Hassan (right) and her Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni, 20 May 2021.

Israel Shipyards woos the navy, abandoned by Beijing

The death of the Tanzanian head of state John Magufuli on 17 March and the arrival in power of vice-president Samia Suluhu Hassan have fuelled the hopes of many military shipyards.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 16.07.2021

Ex-president Jakaya Kikwete uses influence with Samia Suluhu Hassan to China's favour

Former Tanzanian head of state Jakaya Kikwete, who was sidelined during the presidency of John Magufuli, has become an unofficial adviser to new president Samia Suluhu Hassan. He has been pressing for China Merchants' giant Bagamoyo port project, blocked under Magufuli, to resume.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 09.07.2021

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Tanzania

Samia Suluhu Hassan clamps down on Magufuli nostalgics

Beijing and Dodoma seek to mend fences via defence and infrastructure

Local billionaire Rostam Aziz's firm is new majority stakeholder in Tancoal

Boris Johnson seeks to extend 'Global Britain' strategy to Dar es-Salaam

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Samia Suluhu Hassan's honeymoon period

Tanesco plans to light up Dodoma

Last-ditch negotiations today with Equinor and Shell

Marvel Gold reduces exposure to graphite despite record demand and Suluhu Hassan's promises

From Cairo to Kigali, Suluhu puts Tanzania back on African diplomatic stage

Poacher Yunhua Lin's crimes further cool relations with Beijing

Spotlight
Cabo Delgado: Suluhu Hassan turns from China to the West as terror threat looms

Australian uranium producers take on Rosatom in its turf

Spotlight
Tony Blair, Samia Suluhu Hassan's new ally

Frontier Services Group becomes first choice for Chinese firms in Africa after DeWe takeover

Tourism mogul Dhiren Kotak could lose Tanzanian lodges

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Ex-president Kikwete returns to the fore as Suluhu Hassan's mentor and messenger

Government imposes its choice of boss for JV with Oryx Energies

Suluhu Hassan sends crack team to woo multinationals in Washington

Dar es-Salaam rail freight project still waiting for rolling stock

Marvel Gold still stuck in PM Majaliwa's stronghold

Beijing back in business in Dar es-Salaam post-Magufuli

World Bank works to help Dodoma become an African energy hub

Samia Suluhu Hassan casts her net continent-wide to reboot Tanzania's economy

Israel Shipyards woos the navy, abandoned by Beijing

Ex-president Jakaya Kikwete uses influence with Samia Suluhu Hassan to China's favour

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Samia Suluhu Hassan clamps down on Magufuli nostalgics

Beijing and Dodoma seek to mend fences via defence and infrastructure

Local billionaire Rostam Aziz's firm is new majority stakeholder in Tancoal

Boris Johnson seeks to extend 'Global Britain' strategy to Dar es-Salaam

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Samia Suluhu Hassan's honeymoon period

Tanesco plans to light up Dodoma

Last-ditch negotiations today with Equinor and Shell

Marvel Gold reduces exposure to graphite despite record demand and Suluhu Hassan's promises

From Cairo to Kigali, Suluhu puts Tanzania back on African diplomatic stage

Poacher Yunhua Lin's crimes further cool relations with Beijing

Spotlight Cabo Delgado: Suluhu Hassan turns from China to the West as terror threat looms

Australian uranium producers take on Rosatom in its turf

Spotlight Tony Blair, Samia Suluhu Hassan's new ally

Frontier Services Group becomes first choice for Chinese firms in Africa after DeWe takeover

Tourism mogul Dhiren Kotak could lose Tanzanian lodges

Spotlight Ex-president Kikwete returns to the fore as Suluhu Hassan's mentor and messenger

Government imposes its choice of boss for JV with Oryx Energies

Suluhu Hassan sends crack team to woo multinationals in Washington

Dar es-Salaam rail freight project still waiting for rolling stock

Marvel Gold still stuck in PM Majaliwa's stronghold

Beijing back in business in Dar es-Salaam post-Magufuli

World Bank works to help Dodoma become an African energy hub

Samia Suluhu Hassan casts her net continent-wide to reboot Tanzania's economy

Israel Shipyards woos the navy, abandoned by Beijing

Ex-president Jakaya Kikwete uses influence with Samia Suluhu Hassan to China's favour

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Cabo Delgado: Suluhu Hassan turns from China to the West as terror threat looms

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Tony Blair, Samia Suluhu Hassan's new ally

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Ex-president Kikwete returns to the fore as Suluhu Hassan's mentor and messenger