Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania on July 22, 2025.
Tanzania and Belarus Deepen Bilateral Ties Through New Agreements
Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, who is currently on an official visit to Belarus, and his host, Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and one cooperation agreement between ministers from both countries on July 22, 2025, in Minsk.
The signed documents focus on political consultations, development of the agriculture sector, and education cooperation. Additionally, the two leaders witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce, aimed at enhancing trade relations between the two nations.
Prime Minister Majaliwa is in Belarus for a three-day official visit. He left Tanzania on July 20, 2025, accompanied by senior government officials, including Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi; Minister of State in the President’s Office of Zanzibar for Labour, Economy and Investment, Shariff Ali Shariff; and Tanzania’s Ambassador to Russia and Belarus, Frederick Kibuta.
During bilateral talks held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Sovetskaya Street in Minsk, Majaliwa told his counterpart that in addition to strengthening diplomatic relations, he hopes the visit will stimulate further cooperation between Belarus and Tanzania in areas such as investment, education, health, and the provision of modern agricultural tools, capitalizing on opportunities available in Tanzania.
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CCM Releases Full Timetable for Party Primaries Ahead of October General Election
Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has released a comprehensive timetable for the nomination process of candidates ahead of the October general election.
The timetable covers positions including Members of Parliament from constituencies, Zanzibar House of Representatives, Special Seats for Parliament and the House of Representatives, ward councillors, and Special Seats for local government councils.
According to the timetable, internal opinion polls for aspirants vying for parliamentary seats, Zanzibar House of Representatives, and ward councillors will take place on August 4, 2025. These will be followed by meetings of the party’s affiliated organizations to nominate candidates for Special Seats in Parliament, the Zanzibar House of Representatives, and local government councils.
This process is scheduled to conclude with a meeting of CCM’s National Executive Council (NEC) on August 22, 2025, during which the official CCM candidates to contest in the general election will be confirmed.
The nomination process has already commenced, with aspirants having collected nomination forms between June 28 and July 2, 2025. The process is ongoing, and the Central Committee of CCM is set to convene on July 28, 2025, following a postponement from the initially scheduled July 19, 2025 responsible for naming the top three candidates to advance to the party primaries.
Tanzania’s Mining Future Brightens with New Gemology Centre Underway in Arusha
The Minister of Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has visited the construction site of a modern eight-storey building for the Tanzania Gemological Centre (TGC) in Arusha. The visit aimed to inspect the progress of this vital project for the country’s mining sector.
The project is being implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Minerals in collaboration with the Tanzania Gemmological Centre(TGC). Once completed, the facility is expected to enhance the country’s capacity for mineral analysis, provide specialized training, and create employment opportunities for Tanzanian youth specializing in geology and gemology.
Speaking during the inspection, Mavunde said the building will include classrooms, workshops, student dormitories, a mineral laboratory, and various administrative offices. He added that over 33 billion Tanzanian shillings are expected to be spent on the project.
“This is a strategic project for the future of the mining sector in Tanzania. It will also serve as a One-Stop Centre for mineral traders,” said Mavunde.
This unique project in the country, expected to be completed within the next two years, is anticipated to become a hub for mineral identification services, research, and training on gemstones and other minerals.
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