Tanzania: General Info

The United Republic of Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa between longitude 29o and 41o East, Latitude 1o and 12o South.
The United Republic of Tanzania was formed out of the union of two sovereign states namely Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Tanganyika became a sovereign state on 9th December, 1961 and became a Republic the following year. Zanzibar became independent on 10th December, 1963 and the People's Republic of Zanzibar was established after the revolution of 12th January, 1964. The two sovereign republics formed the United Republic of Tanzania on 26th April, 1964. However, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania is a unitary republic consisting of the Union Government and the Zanzibar Revolutionary Government.
Tanzania is the biggest (land area) among the East African countries (i.e. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania). Tanzania has a spectacular landscape of mainly three physiographic regions namely the Islands and the coastal plains to the east; the inland saucer-shaped plateau; and the highlands. The Great Rift Valley that runs from north east of Africa through central Tanzania is another landmark that adds to the scenic view of the country. The country has the largest concentration of wild animals. It also has pristine sandy beaches and Africa’s highest and snow-capped mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Tanzania is home to the world famous National Parks and Game Reserves of: Ngorongoro Crater, Selous Game Reserve, Gombe Stream, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Mikumi, Arusha, Ruaha, Saadani, Udzungwa Mountains, and Mkomazi Game Reserve. Other Game Reserves include: Amani, Kigosi, Lukwika-Lumesule, Maswa, Monduli Mountains, Msangesi and Ugala.
Dar es Salaam is the commercial capital and major sea port for Tanzania Mainland and it serves neighbouring land-locked countries of Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, as well as Eastern DRC. Other sea ports include Zanzibar, Tanga, and Mtwara. Because of its geographical and locational advantage, Dar es Salaam Port presents itself as the gateway into East and Central Africa. Furthermore, this renders Tanzania as a logical investment destination for investors.
Year 2005 General Elections: Since attaining political independence in 1961, Tanzania has held without fail Presidential and Parliamentary Elections (general elections) after every 5 year period. Following results from the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections held on 14th December, 2005, the 4th President of Tanzania, H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete was sworn into office on 21st December, 2005 for a five-year term of office. Since 1985, Tanzania has followed a two term limit for the Presidency. President Kikwete’s campaign slogan was “New Vigour, New Zeal, and New Speed: Promoting Better Life for all Tanzanians”. The majority of Tanzanians have been inspired by this and have rallied strongly behind the President. The country enjoys political stability and all former Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Prime Ministers live in Tanzania and are accorded respect. On 25th June, 2006 President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete was elected Chairman of the ruling political party (CCM) by its General Congress.
Economic Policy Stance: The Government of Tanzania under the leadership of HE President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (popularly referred to as JK) is committed to the pursuit of sound, consistent and predictable macro-economic policies with low inflation. The policy stance is one of building on the foundations and successes of the 3rd Phase Government (November 1995 - December 2005) and scaling-up implementation and policy targeting more effectively and efficiently with “New Vigour, New Zeal, and New Speed”. Promotion of good governance, adherence to the rule of law, promotion of private sector development and opening-up new areas with high economic potential are some of the key issues of the 4th Phase Government. Expansion of investments, job creation, export expansion, value addition chains and scaling-up on human capital development are consequent and complementary actions within the policy stance.
One of the key areas of policy focus is promotion of sustained and shared economic growth. The 4th Phase Government is committed to pursuing pro-investment and pro-growth policies. Moreover, the Government is committed to promotion of public-private sector partnership and in this regard, the public and private sectors meet under the umbrella of the Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC), a forum of policy dialogue and consultation between the public and private sectors. Academia, research institutions, NGOs, CSOs and others, are also engaged in dialogue via a number of other forums such as the Public Expenditure Review (PER) designed to promote wider participation in policy discussions. Tanzania has a vibrant national consultative process that cements national unity and social cohesiveness, which ultimately contribute to promoting peace, security and stability, attributes that are important for a conducive investment climate. With such attributes, coupled with its vast natural resurces base, geographical and locational advantage, a large domestic market and a labour force, Tanzania is an ideal investment destination. We welcome FDIs, we welcome tourists and we also welcome joint ventures and public-private partnerships.




Iringa Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Daudi FeruziMunicipal Director: Mr Abubakar Midello [Mobile +255 741 236594/+255 748 331032]Programme Coordinator: Mr. G. A. MwakalukwaAddress: 162 IringaTel: +255 26 2702201 Fax: +255 26 2702201E-mail:Website:

Mbeya Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. A. S. KapwigaMunicipal Director: Mr. M. W. Kabwe Programme Coordinator: MR Philip MwakyusaAddress: Box 149 MbeyaTel: +255 25 2502372 Fax: +255 25 2504390E-mail: dmmc@twiga.comWebsite:

Morogoro Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Francis KayenziMunicipal Director: Mr. A. A. P. MagekaProgramme Coordinator: Mr. A. ChumaAddress: Box 166 MorogoroTel:E-mail:Website:

Moshi Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Lucas TarimoMunicipal Director: Mr. Joel Mabula Shimba Programme Coordinator: Mr. Robert KanoniAddress: 318 MoshiTel: +255 27 2752906 E-mail:Website:

Mwanza City CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Bihondo LeonardMunicipal Director: Mr Paul BaruatiProgramme Coordinator: Mr. Alfred LuandaAddress: Box 1333 MwanzaTel: +255 28 2501375/2834 Fax: +255 26 2500785E-mail: mwacity@africaonline.co.tzWebsite

Tabora Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Peter D. LembeliMunicipal Director: Mr. Hassan B. MwanzikuProgramme Coordinator: Mr. Edward A.M. OtienoAddress: Box 174 TaboraTel:+255 26 2604315 / +255 26 2606088 Fax: +255 26 2604835E-mail: mkurugenzimanispa@taboraonline.comWebsite:


Zanzibar Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Municipal Director:Programme Coordinator: Mr Sheha MjajaAddress: Box 4240 ZanzibarTel:E-mail:Website:

Temeke Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon Yakoub Municipal Director: Mr. Iddi A. NyundoProgramme Coordinator: Ms. M. LupalaAddress: Box 46343 Dar es SalaamTel: +255 22 2851054 +255 22 2851635 Fax: +255 22 2850640E-mail:Website:

Ilala Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Abuu H. JumaaMunicipal Director: Mr. John M. LubuvaProgramme Coordinator: Ms. D. MwasyogeAddress: Box 20950 Dar es SalaamTel:+255 22 2180409 +255 22 2128805 Fax: +255 22 2121486E-mail:Website:www.ilalaminicipality.tz.or

Kinondoni Municipal CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon LondaMunicipal Director: Mr. Edgar H. BeregeProgramme Coordinator: Ms A. TeshaAddress: Box 31902Tel: +255 22 2170923/173 Fax: +255 22 22172951E-mail:Website:

Dar es Salaam City CouncilThe Lord Mayor: Hon. Kleist SykesMunicipal Director: Mr. Wilson MukamaProgramme Coordinator: Mr. Julius MairaAddress: Box 9084Tel: +255 22 2123551/8 Fax: +255 22 2125589E-mail: citydirector@intafrica.comWebsite:


source: The Sustainable Cities Programme Tanzania, www.scptanzania.org