Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania on July 17, 2025.
President Samia Unveils Vision 2050, Urges Focus on Implementation
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050 (Dira 2050), emphasizing that while the vision has been well crafted, its real test lies in implementation.
Speaking at the launch event in Dodoma, President Samia said Vision 2050 sets a bold target for the country of achieving a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of one trillion US dollars by 2050. However, she warned that such ambitions would not be met without changing the way things work and evaluate performance.
“It is clear we won’t reach this goal if we continue with business as usual. We must change our thinking, our outlook, and our actions,” she said. “We must also measure ourselves based on the results of our work.”
President Samia directed the Planning Commission and the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure that a long-term development plan is finalized before the implementation of Vision 2050 begins in July 2026.
Dira 2050 outlines specific criteria for identifying priority sectors, including their ability to generate large-scale employment, increase exports, drive growth in other sectors, add value to local products, and boost government revenue.
Currently, nine transformative sectors have been identified under the Dira 2050: agriculture, tourism, industry, construction, mining, the blue economy, sports and innovation, financial services, and the broader service sector.
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Mbowe Soft-Launches Political Comeback Amid Speculation of Upcoming Political Moves
The former Chairperson of the opposition party CHADEMA, Freeman Mbowe, broke his long political silence by appearing at the launch of Tanzania Vision 2050, where he also took a moment to answer questions from journalists.
His appearance and engagement at the Vision 2050 event have sparked widespread debate on social media. A key point of discussion was his photo opportunity with the President. While other attendees were invited in groups, Mbowe had a rare moment that included both a photograph and an exchange of greetings with the President.
Mbowe told reporters that he had been invited to the event and saw no reason not to attend, emphasizing that he wishes for a better Tanzania tomorrow. Speaking to the press afterward, he offered only a few remarks and declined to comment on CHADEMA’s “No reform, no election” stance, saying he is “just a member” and that “leaders should be sought” for such statements. In his comments regarding Vision 2050, Mbowe stressed the importance of acknowledging past mistakes.
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Lawyers of the Petitioners in Civil Suit Say They Have Received Clarification For ‘Total Shutdown’ of Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party, CHADEMA, Pending Court Decision
Lawyers representing the three petitioners in a civil case against Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, say the court has clarified that all CHADEMA leaders at every level are banned from engaging in any political activities, including press conferences, media briefings, meetings, and similar engagements, pending a decision on the suit. This is on top of the order to prohibit the use of party assets and resources.
The clarification was sought from the High Court Registrar following what the petitioners’ legal team described as a misrepresentation of the June 10, 2025 judgment.
In the June 10 ruling, the court ordered that the Registered Trustees of CHADEMA and the party’s General Secretary are restrained from organizing or participating in any political activity until the petition is resolved. Additionally, the court prohibited the use of CHADEMA’s assets and properties by the trustees, the General Secretary, and anyone acting on their behalf, be they servants, agents, or others.
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Development Partners Rally Behind Tanzania’s Bold ‘Dira 2050’
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tanzania, Susan Ngongi Namondo, speaking on behalf of development partners at the launch of Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050 (Dira 2050), reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the country’s aspirations through partnerships, technical cooperation, and financing.
Namondo described the vision as bold and forward-looking, highlighting its strong alignment with global and continental frameworks such as the UN’s Agenda 2030 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
“Dira 2050 sets a clear agenda focused on industrial transformation, green energy, inclusive urbanization, digitization, and gender equality,” she said.
She also praised the spirit in which the vision was launched, emphasizing the development partners’ eagerness to strengthen their collaboration with Tanzania.
“We look forward to our enduring partnership as we move forward in unity and purpose,” she added.
The launch of Dira 2050 marks a significant milestone in shaping Tanzania’s development trajectory over the next 25 years.
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