Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania over the weekend.
Tanzania debunks claims of weapons shipment to Kalemie, DRC
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) issued a statement on Saturday, March 1, 2025, refuting claims that weapons were being shipped from Kigoma Port to Kalemie in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
“The information circulating on social media and discussion groups in audio form is not credible; it is misleading, and the source of this information has shared it with malicious intent to mislead the public in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” the statement reads.
“The correct information is that there is no shipment of weapons passing through Kigoma Port to Kalemie in the DRC. The trucks seen at Kigoma Port are cargo trucks transporting a shipment of clinker, which is delivered to the port by ships from Great Lake Cement (GLC) and then transported to a factory in Rwanda,” the statement continued.
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President Samia launches construction of USD 50 Million LPG terminal in Tanga
President Samia Suluhu has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a USD 50 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal by GBP Tanzania in the Tanga region.
Speaking at the event, President Samia emphasized that the terminal will play a crucial role in supporting the country’s clean energy agenda. The president also recognized the company’s work in distributing fuel in the northern region of the country through the Tanga port.
“GBP does a good job of distributing fuel in the northern region, but there are still some who use the Dar es Salaam port. If it is a matter of regulation, go and work it out—this will help reduce congestion in Dar es Salaam,” President Samia underscored.
The ceremony coincided with GBP Tanzania’s 25th anniversary, which the company celebrated as part of the milestone event.
CTBTO Executive Secretary visits Tanzania
The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd, is in Tanzania on an official visit. During his tour, he met with the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and National Service, Obedi Sayore, at the ministry’s offices in Dar es Salaam.
Dr. Floyd also held discussions with Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, where Tanzania reaffirmed its commitment to the treaty.
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