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Magafuli's bridge slips further behind schedule

Magufuli bridge building progress. © KenethK / Alamy Banque D'Images

Construction work by Chinese state-owned firms on a bridge that was one of the major projects of the late president is running increasingly behind schedule following thefts and acts of vandalism. Its inauguration may be delayed by a full year. [...]

Published on 23/02/2023 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Abdulrahman Kinana
Chama cha Mapinduzi
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
China Railway 15th Bureau
John Magufuli
Kassim Majaliwa
Makame Mbarawa
National Audit Office of Tanzania
National Environmental Management Council
Samia Suluhu Hassan
Tanzania National Roads Agency

Appointment of new energy minister may speed up Equinor and Shell gas projects

Tanzania's new energy minister, Doto Biteko, will work directly with officials at the president's office. This change is likely to accelerate decision-making on gas projects in the country, which are being driven by two companies.

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Airline industry crisis exacerbates ruling party rifts

An accident involving a commercial aircraft has revived the debate about the airline sector policies of successive Tanzanian governments. Within the president's party, the choice of the home town of the late John Magufuli as the location for a new airport has been singled out for criticism by his successor's supporters.

TANZANIA Business 29/08/2022

Emirates prepare Tanzania comeback after years in wilderness under Magufuli

Dubai-based OBC group had its game reserve management activities frozen under former president Magufuli, who died in 2021. It may be about to make a comeback as Tanzania's business climate becomes more open to Emirati investment.

Masai cattle drinking in the San Jan River Gorge, Loliondo Game Controlled Area, Tanzania.

TANZANIA Politics 26/04/2022

President Suluhu rehabilitates Magufuli outcasts

The Tanzanian leader has been rehabilitating figures ostracised during John Magufuli's presidency, which ended with his death a year ago. Some are now key figures in the new president's administration.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

TANZANIA Politics 10/01/2022

Magufuli loyalists set to fall foul of Samia Suluhu Hassan's reshuffle

Like several fellow cabinet members, agriculture minister Adolf Mkenda is in the hot seat. Under pressure for poor performance, he is paying for his close ties with former president John Magufuli, whose legacy his successor wants to settle once and for all.

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Chama cha Mapinduzi
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
China Railway 15th Bureau
John Magufuli
Kassim Majaliwa
Makame Mbarawa
National Audit Office of Tanzania
National Environmental Management Council
Samia Suluhu Hassan
Tanzania National Roads Agency

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