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The Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) has officially launched its 2026/2030 Presidential vision and strategic Plan, alongside the unveiling of its flagship championship, The Lady President’s Golf Cup 2026, scheduled for 10-11 July 2026 at Lugalo Golf Club in Dar es Salaam.

Under the theme ‘Drive It. Tee the Future.’ the initiative signals a bold transformation of women’s golf in Tanzania, extending far beyond competition to embrace youth development, education, leadership, governance, and international competitiveness.

The long-term ambition is to position Tanzania as one of Africa’s leading destinations for women’s golf by building a structured pathway that connects junior players to elite competition and leadership opportunities within the sport.

TLGU’s mission is to expand participation in women’s golf through structured junior programmes, strengthen competitive performance at regional and continental levels, and use golf as a platform for education, mentorship, and lifelong personal development.

The Union envisions a future where golf becomes both a sport and a vehicle for empowerment and social transformation.

TLGU president Timea Chogo said the new strategy reflects a commitment to building sustainable pathways for girls and women in sport.

‘We are building more than tournaments-we are building a future where every girl has a pathway from school golf to national representation and leadership,’ she said.

‘The Lady President’s Golf Cup represents that vision in action.’ The strategic plan is built on three core pillars. The Victory Path focuses on elite performance, national team development, World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) integration, and international competition exposure.

The Eagle Initiative targets junior development through schools and SNAG Golf programmes, aiming to grow participation from just over 300 girls to 1,000 within the strategy period.

The Beyond the Fairway pillar focuses on leadership development, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways for women in and beyond sport.

The 2026 calendar will feature three flagship events: The Lady President’s Cup, the Tanzania Ladies Open in August, and the Junior Championship in November.

These tournaments are designed to develop talent at every stage, from grassroots to elite competition. Strategic support will be provided by BLANQ Advertising Network, the title sponsor and long-term partner for 2026-2028.

BLANQ Founder Amin Swai described the initiative as an investment in leadership and transformation, noting that the Cup is expected to grow into a major continental event attracting top amateur players across Africa by its third year.

In its first year, TLGU aims to expand membership, strengthen governance systems, launch junior programmes in key regions, and prepare a national team for international competition for the first time.

The initiative also supports Tanzania’s long-term bid to host major regional championships, including the East and Central African Amateur Championship in 2029.

The Lady President’s Golf Cup 2026 will also introduce a unique ‘Leadership Fairway’ experience, where each hole reflects a stage of leadership development, complemented by networking forums, mentorship sessions, and executive engagement platforms.

Failure to produce in court a video allegedly capturing the attackers, delays by the prosecution’s key witness in identifying the suspects, and evidence ruled inadmissible as hearsay spared three men from the gallows after the High Court, Kigoma Sub-Registry, found that the prosecution had failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that they were responsible for the killing of Dickson Kamenya.

Those acquitted are Mr Barnabas Andrea, a carpenter at Kabanga Health Institute, Mr Lameck John, and Mr Ibrahim Kileha, a teacher at Chekenya Primary School.

The judgment was delivered on Friday, July 3, 2026, by Justice Augustine Rwizile, who presided over the trial. A copy was later uploaded to the Judiciary’s website.

Background

The three were charged with murder contrary to Sections 196 and 197 of the Penal Code after allegedly killing Mr Kamenya on October 19, 2023, in the Sinza area, Kasulu District, Kigoma Region.

According to the prosecution, on the day of the incident, the accused asked Tumaini Festo to show them where the deceased was, claiming they wanted him to undertake masonry work.

After arriving at the first accused’s home, the prosecution alleged that Mr Kamenya and Tumaini were accused of stealing unspecified property before being tied with ropes and assaulted with sticks, electric cables, and kicks.

The prosecution further alleged that the pair were later taken to the Bogwe River, where they were beaten again and submerged in water before being abandoned in critical condition.

Mr Kamenya was found unconscious the following day and taken to Kasulu District Hospital before being transferred to Maweni Regional Referral Hospital, where he died on November 1, 2023.

A post-mortem examination established that he died from severe brain injuries sustained during the assault.

Defence

In his defence, the first accused told the court that on the day of the incident, he had been at work making students’ desks, reporting at 7 am and leaving at 9.30 pm, and therefore could not have been at the crime scene.

He produced his staff identity card and attendance register in support of his defence, while the Human Resources Officer at Kabanga Health Institute confirmed that he had been on duty throughout the day.

He also denied the prosecution’s claim that the deceased had been assaulted at his home.

The second accused also denied involvement in the killing, telling the court that on October 19, 2023, he had been working on his sister’s farm in Nyachenda Village from morning until 5 pm with his sister, brother-in-law, and two other workers.

He said he neither knew the deceased nor participated in the incident.

The third accused, Mr Kileha, a primary school teacher, told the court that he reported for duty at 7.08 am, taught throughout the day, and never left the school premises.

He produced the school’s attendance register and his staff identity card in support of his defence.

A fellow teacher, Mr Anderson Yakobo, testified that they had reported for duty together, signed the attendance register, and remained at school throughout the working day.

Court ruling

Justice Rwizile held that although the prosecution had proved Mr Kamenya died from a severe assault that caused fatal brain injuries, it had failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was responsible for inflicting them.

The judge said the prosecution’s key witness, who claimed to have witnessed the entire incident, failed to identify the accused to relatives or police immediately after regaining consciousness, despite asserting that he had known them before the attack.

The court further observed that the witness did not mention the accused by name in his police statement, casting serious doubt on the credibility of his subsequent identification.

The court also found material inconsistencies in the prosecution’s evidence regarding how the accused was identified.

Justice Rwizile noted that while one witness claimed to have seen the accused carrying out the assault, others said they identified them through a video allegedly recorded by a person who was never called to testify.

The judge said the video was never produced as an exhibit, and the device allegedly used to record it was unavailable, rendering the purported video evidence hearsay with no probative value.

The court also identified inconsistencies surrounding the circumstances of the incident, including conflicting accounts of the house where the assault allegedly began, further weakening the prosecution’s case.

Given those shortcomings, the court held that the allegations against the accused amounted to mere suspicion and fell far short of the legal threshold required to prove a criminal offence beyond reasonable doubt.

The court therefore acquitted all three accused and ordered their immediate release unless they were being held in connection with any other lawful matter.

Dar es Salaam came to a near standstill on Sunday as thousands of Simba supporters lined major roads to celebrate the club’s CRDB Federation Cup triumph, turning the city into a sea of red and white during a victory parade that stretched from Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) to Coco Beach.

The celebrations followed Simba’s 1-0 victory over Azam FC in Saturday’s final at Gombani Stadium in Pemba, a result that ended the club’s five-year wait for the domestic cup. The victory also ensured Simba finished the 2025/26 season with two trophies after earlier lifting the Union Cup.

Supporters began arriving at JNIA early in the morning, hours before the team landed from Zanzibar. By the time the players emerged from the airport, thousands of fans had packed the surroundings, waving flags, singing club songs and chanting the names of their favourite players.

The team boarded two Irizar buses, which led the procession carrying players, members of the technical bench and club officials.

Escorted by security personnel, the convoy made its way through Karume, Msimbazi and other major roads before heading towards Coco Beach, attracting more supporters at every stop.

The turnout transformed the city’s streets into a festive atmosphere, with many residents leaving shops, offices and homes to catch a glimpse of the victorious team.

Some climbed pedestrian bridges, bus shelters and nearby buildings to get a better view of the convoy, while others recorded the celebrations on their mobile phones.

The loudest cheers erupted whenever the players raised the CRDB Federation Cup and Union Cup trophies above their heads in acknowledgement of the supporters.

The celebrations reflected the relief among Simba faithful after several seasons without major domestic silverware.

One of the parade’s defining moments came when club officials occasionally brought the CRDB Federation Cup trophy closer to supporters whenever the buses slowed down.

Fans eagerly stretched out their hands to touch the silverware, prompting bursts of applause and chants from the surrounding crowds.

The victory parade proceeded peacefully despite a brief security incident at the airport before the convoy departed.

There was also uncertainty over part of the parade route after the planned passage through the Jangwani area was affected by temporary road restrictions.

However, organisers, working with security authorities, ensured the procession continued smoothly as thousands of supporters remained determined to accompany the team through the city.

For many Simba supporters, the parade was more than a celebration of a cup victory.

It marked the end of a trophy drought that had tested the patience of one of the country’s largest football fan bases and offered a memorable conclusion to the season.

As the convoy advanced through Dar es Salaam, traffic slowed in several areas as motorists and pedestrians paused to witness the spectacle.

The players responded by waving to supporters, singing along with fans and repeatedly lifting the trophies as the crowd continued to grow.

The celebrations underscored Simba’s enduring popularity and demonstrated the deep connection between the club and its supporters, who turned out in large numbers to celebrate a triumph they had waited five years to witness.

Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu has asked the Court of Appeal to order the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to compensate him, arguing that delays in hearing the Republic’s application have unnecessarily prolonged his detention on remand.

The Republic lodged the review application on February 24, 2026, challenging a High Court, Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry, decision rejecting its request for leave to adduce additional evidence in the treason case facing the opposition leader.

The review application, Case No. 7203216/2026, was heard on Friday, July 3, 2026, by a three-judge bench comprising Justices Augustine Mwarija, who presided, Zainabu Muruke, and Amour Khamis.

The Court also heard Mr Lissu’s preliminary objection challenging the proceedings.

Mr Lissu argued that the High Court’s ruling was an interlocutory decision that neither finally determined the substantive case nor gave rise to a right of appeal or review.

Republic’s response

Responding for the State, Principal State Attorney Nassoro Katuga argued that Section 8(2)(d) of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act (AJA), relied upon by Mr Lissu, applies only to civil proceedings.

He submitted that the Republic’s application was brought under Section 6(3) of the AJA and Rule 65 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2009.

He said the Republic was not asking the Court to review the High Court’s decision itself, but the legal basis upon which it rejected the application to adduce additional evidence.

Mr Katuga argued that Section 6(3) empowers the Court of Appeal to call for and examine High Court records to satisfy itself as to the legality and correctness of any order or decision.

He further maintained that Section 8(2)(d) concerns situations in which the Court refuses an appeal or review against an order or decision, which, he argued, was not the issue raised by the Republic.

Principal State Attorney Job Mrema submitted that, under Rule 107 of the Court of Appeal Rules, a preliminary objection must be capable of disposing of the substantive matter.

He argued that Mr Lissu’s objection could not dispose of the review application and was therefore misconceived.

Mr Mrema further maintained that Section 8(2)(d) bars appeals and reviews against interlocutory orders only in civil proceedings, whereas the matter before the Court is criminal.

Replying, Mr Lissu argued that the Republic’s complaint stemmed from a High Court ruling that examined the proposed additional evidence, considered the applicable law, and found it inadmissible before dismissing the application.

He further argued that although Mr Katuga submitted from the Bar that the application was brought under Section 6(3) of the AJA, neither Section 6(2) nor Section 6(3) was cited anywhere in the application itself.

Mr Lissu nevertheless contended that Section 6(3) grants the Court supervisory jurisdiction upon receiving a formal complaint and does not permit a litigant to file a review application directly.

He argued that if the Republic wished to invoke the Court’s jurisdiction, it ought to have proceeded under Section 6(2) of the AJA.

Even then, he said, he would still have objected under Section 8(2)(d) because the ruling was neither appealable nor reviewable.

“They have no case, and this review is completely baseless. They want to strip the Court of its powers,” Mr Lissu told the bench.

After hearing both sides, the Court reserved its ruling, with the date to be communicated to the parties.

Justice Mwarija said that if the Court upheld Mr Lissu’s preliminary objection, the proceedings would end.

If the objection was dismissed, however, the Court would proceed to determine the substantive review application.

Mr Lissu faces one count of treason contrary to Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code over remarks he allegedly made about plans to prevent the 2025 General Election from taking place.

The prosecution alleges that on April 3, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Mr Lissu, while being a Tanzanian citizen, intentionally incited members of the public to prevent the 2025 General Election from being held by uttering and publishing statements intended to pressure the Head of State.

Among the statements attributed to him is: “If they say this position amounts to rebellion, that is true… because we say we will stop the election, we will mobilise rebellion; that is how change is achieved… so we are going all out… we will seriously disrupt this election… we are going to cause major disruption…”

The treason trial is being heard by a three-judge High Court bench comprising the Principal Judge, Justice Dunstan Ndunguru, and Justices James Karayemaha and Ferdinand Kiwonde. The prosecution has so far called 15 witnesses.

On February 18, 2026, the Republic electronically filed an application seeking leave to adduce additional evidence under Section 308(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA). The application was heard on February 23, 2026.

Mr Katuga told the High Court that the prosecution intended to introduce additional evidence relating to the testimony of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Amin Mahamba.

Mr Lissu opposed the application, arguing that Section 308(1) applies only to evidence that existed during committal proceedings but was not read into the record, and not to entirely new evidence that never formed part of those proceedings.

He maintained that ACP Mahamba’s evidence had already been read during committal proceedings and that the prosecution’s opportunity to introduce fresh evidence had therefore expired.

He further argued that the proposed evidence was irrelevant because the alleged offence occurred on April 3, 2025, he was charged on April 10, 2025, and subsequently remanded, whereas the additional evidence related to events occurring both before and after the election.

In a ruling delivered on February 24, 2026, the High Court agreed with Mr Lissu, holding that Section 308 of the CPA permits only evidence that existed during committal proceedings but was not read into the record, not evidence obtained afterwards.

Justice Ndunguru found that the prosecution sought to introduce evidence obtained after the committal proceedings.

The Court therefore dismissed the application for contravening Section 308 of the CPA, prompting the Republic to seek a review before the Court of Appeal.

The Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups inciting violence in the country, stressing that it will not hesitate to take appropriate legal action, in collaboration with civilian authorities, to contain unrest and breaches of peace.

In an official public statement released on Saturday, July 4, 2026, TPDF’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Lt. Con. Sylvester Mangure, disclosed the existence of ongoing mobilisation and misinformation campaigns being conducted by individuals with malicious intent towards the country.

These actors, he noted, have been falsely alleging that the military would protect those planning acts of violence and disorder, thereby attempting to tarnish the reputation of the Defence Force.

The Defence Force warned that such incitement is intended to disrupt daily community life, cause human harm, destroy property, and ultimately undermine the national economy.

The military further reassured the public that national borders and overall security remain stable, secure, and fully under control, urging citizens to remain calm and continue with their daily activities without fear or disruption.

More than 1,500 artists and art traders from across the world are expected to converge in Arusha this October for a major painting and sculpture exhibition and business forum aimed at strengthening the creative industry, expanding economic opportunities and opening new international markets for African art.

The three-day event will be held under the Tanzania International Tourism Festival (TITF), a platform that brings together stakeholders in visual arts, tourism promotion, cultural exchange and creative entrepreneurship.

Speaking during a press briefing on July 3, 2026, Director of Arts and Tourism Promotion Ibrahim Othman Jamal said the festival is intended to showcase Tanzania’s tourism attractions and cultural heritage through painting and sculpture.

He said the event will attract more than 1,500 participants from the tourism and visual arts sectors, particularly painters and sculptors from different countries.

“The festival will bring together painters, sculptors and other tourism stakeholders from around the world to exchange experiences, learn new artistic techniques, particularly through technology, and gain insights into global market trends and consumer demand,” he said.

Mr Jamal said the festival also seeks to raise the profile of Tanzania’s visual arts industry by promoting local artists alongside their international counterparts while linking them to formal financial services, global markets and emerging technologies to enhance creativity and productivity.

He added that the initiative supports the country’s broader development agenda by ensuring the creative and tourism sectors contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and Tanzania’s Vision 2050 aspirations.

Chairperson of the Technical Committee Andrew Goba said the festival will feature exhibitions, tourism awareness sessions, discussions on intellectual property rights, global art market trends and financing opportunities for painters and sculptors.

He said participants will also explore how technology can improve artistic production, marketing and access to international markets.

Mr Goba added that government officials responsible for arts, culture and tourism have been invited to engage directly with exhibitors, while financial institutions and digital platforms will participate to explore ways of supporting artists and connecting them with international buyers.

“We encourage artists from across the country to register early and secure exhibition space. This is a valuable opportunity to showcase their work and reach wider markets,” he said.

He also urged university students involved in innovation and creative design to participate and present their work, saying the festival offers significant opportunities for exposure and commercial growth.

President of the Tanzania Crafts Federation Rukia Walele said the federation, which represents more than 50 craft associations, is preparing to participate fully in the festival.

She called on sculptors, potters, textile weavers, fashion designers, beauticians and furniture makers to take part and capitalise on the business opportunities expected during the event.

Ms Walele added that the federation would also use the platform to advocate greater recognition for craft artists, arguing that many have historically been overlooked in national arts awards despite their substantial contribution to the creative economy.

One of the festival’s founders, Joseph Rumanyika, said the Tanzania International Tourism Festival is expected to reinforce Arusha’s position as a leading destination for cultural tourism, creative industry investment and international artistic exchange, while creating new income opportunities for thousands of artists and artisans.

The Special Committee of the ruling CCM Central Committee in Zanzibar has approved the continuation of dialogue and consensus-building efforts between CCM and ACT-Wazalendo, with a joint statement expected to be issued outlining agreed positions once final procedural formalities are completed.

Although official details of the agreements have not been released, sources within both parties indicate that discussions have included proposals for a possible new Zanzibar Constitution and the establishment of an Independent Commission of Inquiry into the 2025 General Election.

Speaking to The Citizen’s sister newspaper, Mwananchi, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, CCM Zanzibar Secretary for Ideology, Publicity and Training, Mr Khamis Mbeto Khamis, said the Special Committee received a progress report on the CCM-ACT-Wazalendo dialogue on the proposed formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU).

The report was presented on Friday, July 3, 2026, by Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi.

‘CCM received a report on the progress of talks between the parties, which are being overseen by former presidents,’ said Mr Mbeto.

He said the Special Committee unanimously agreed that a joint statement should be issued by CCM and ACT-Wazalendo to outline the stage reached in the process.

‘We have agreed that there will be a joint statement between ACT-Wazalendo and CCM, which will be issued jointly and will outline the next steps,’ he said.

Mr Mbeto added that the statement would detail the substance of the agreed positions once formally signed by both sides.

However, he said the timing of the statement has not yet been set as final procedural arrangements are still underway.

‘After the statement is issued, it will outline the next steps. For now, we are waiting for the completion of signing procedures and implementation arrangements,’ he said.

Sources familiar with the talks say ACT-Wazalendo has proposed the establishment of an Independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the conduct of the 2025 General Election.

The proposed commission would review the entire electoral process, identify challenges, and recommend reforms to strengthen future elections.

The sources further indicate that the dialogue also considered proposals to review the 1984 Zanzibar Constitution, last amended in 2010, to align it with current political, social, and economic realities.

The reconciliation process began in November 2025, involving CCM representatives, former Zanzibar presidents Amani Abeid Karume and Dr Ali Mohamed Shein.

ACT-Wazalendo was represented by party chairman Othman Masoud Othman and former chairman Juma Duni Haji.

The progress report from the talks was also discussed and approved by the CCM Central Committee on June 29, 2026, chaired by CCM chairperson and President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Meanwhile, ACT-Wazalendo chairman Othman Masoud Othman said the talks had reached an advanced stage and urged members and the public to await official communication.

‘Your matters are in good shape, and we are at the final stages. Since you have trusted us, we assure you that we will defend your rights,’ he said.

ACT-Wazalendo Vice Chairman for Zanzibar Ismail Jussa Ladhu said the party welcomed progress made in the dialogue and was awaiting a formal statement from CCM to guide the next steps.

‘We are waiting for a statement from CCM so that the next steps can follow. We are grateful for the progress made,’ he said.

He said the party’s National Steering Committee, which met on June 30, approved the progress of the talks and mandated Mr Othman and Mr Duni to complete the remaining stages.

‘The next step is implementation, including issuing a joint statement to inform the public,’ he said.

Two people have died on the spot, and 12 others sustained injuries after a lorry carrying gravel collided with a minibus van at Kikafu Bridge area in Mnadani Ward, Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region.

Acting Kilimanjaro Fire and Rescue Regional Commander, Mr Jeremiah Mkomagi, confirmed the incident, saying it occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 8:35 pm.

According to Commander Mkomagi, the crash was caused by brake failure on the lorry, which lost control before colliding with the minibus van and pinning it along the roadside.

‘Yesterday at around 8 pm, an accident occurred at the Kikafu area where a lorry carrying gravel veered off the road and hit a minibus van passenger vehicle, pinning it along the roadside,’ he said.

‘As a result of the impact, the minibus van also hit two other vehicles, leading to the deaths of two people and injuries to 12 others,’ he added.

He said fire and rescue officers, together with members of the public, arrived at the scene shortly after the accident and managed to rescue victims who were trapped inside the minibus van before rushing them to Hai District Hospital for treatment.

Commander Mkomagi said the two deceased, both women, have not yet been identified.

Their bodies are preserved at Hai District Hospital, while the 12 injured are receiving treatment at the same facility.

He added that no property was salvaged from the scene, with four vehicles sustaining damage in the crash.

‘I urge drivers to continue taking precautions when using the roads and observe traffic safety regulations to prevent avoidable accidents,’ he said.

Zanzibar’s Second Vice President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has cautioned ministers against confining themselves to offices and paperwork, insisting they must instead go into the field to listen to and address citizens’ concerns.

Mr Abdulla made the remarks on Sunday, July 5, 2026, during an ongoing tour inspecting various development projects, including Terminal 2 at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the Mangapwani oil offloading facility at the integrated port, and road infrastructure works.

‘I have already issued instructions, and as the government chief executive, I do not want to see file-based ministers. I want them to go to the field and listen to the grievances facing citizens,’ he said.

He added that leaders who engage directly with citizens are better placed to understand challenges and provide solutions, unlike those who rely solely on office reports.

‘If you wait for reports in the office, you can be misled. Our leaders have already spoken, and my directive is that we go to the field,’ he said.

However, he commended the Ministry of Works and Transport for what he described as strong performance in supervising major development projects.

Speaking on the construction of Terminal 2 and the commercial centre at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Mr Abdulla said the area is strategically important and, once completed, will contribute significantly to economic transformation and tourism growth.

‘This is a very important area in the upcoming AFCON games, and it will serve as a key gateway to support our success in the tournament because one of the main entry points will be the airport,’ he said.

He added that improved infrastructure would boost economic growth by increasing employment opportunities and enhancing service delivery across sectors.

Minister for Works and Transport, Dr Khalid Mohamed Salum, said Terminal 2 will have the capacity to handle 1.4 million passengers annually, while Terminal 3 will accommodate 1.6 million passengers per year.

‘Once these facilities are completed, the airport will handle 3.6 million passengers annually. Currently, we handle about 2.6 million passengers, so our capacity has increased,’ he said.

Inspecting the Mangapwani oil offloading facility, Mr Abdulla said there was a need to ensure local companies are given opportunities to participate in major infrastructure investments and tenders.

He said the facility will significantly improve fuel availability in Zanzibar and enhance supply reliability.

He added that, beyond faster fuel delivery, the project could also help reduce fuel prices due to lower logistical costs associated with offloading fuel on the islands.

Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) director general, Mr Akif Khamis said the government implemented the project in partnership with a local firm, UP Ltd, at a cost of about $15 million.

He said the former Mtoni fuel facility could only handle vessels of up to 2,000 tonnes, which often led to fuel shortages.

He added that ships now arrive directly from Saudi Arabia to deliver fuel to Zanzibar, unlike in the past when supplies depended on ports in Dar es Salaam and Mombasa.

‘Two ships have already arrived. The first came on May 31, 2026, and the second on June 26, 2026. Both vessels from Saudi Arabia carried petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel totalling over 35 million litres,’ he said.

He said the new infrastructure is designed to handle modern operations, including larger vessels carrying up to 100 million litres.

He added that modern equipment has also been installed to accurately measure fuel quantities and volumes.

GF Group has celebrated winning the Best Overall Pavilion award at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), securing the prestigious accolade for a second consecutive year.

The company marked the achievement with a celebration attended by employees and their families.

Speaking at the event on July 5, 2026 Chief Executive Officer Imran Karmali said the award reflects GF Group’s remarkable journey over the past 19 years, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation, teamwork and excellence.

“This award is not simply recognition of our pavilion’s appearance; it is a testament to the innovation, dedication and collaboration that have fuelled our growth,” he said.

Mr Karmali noted that GF Group has evolved beyond vehicle sales, expanding into vehicle assembly, manufacturing and the adoption of advanced technologies. He added that the company has also begun introducing products under its own GF brand as part of its drive to strengthen local manufacturing.

“Our ambition is to develop products for African markets that are manufactured in Tanzania and capable of competing internationally,” he said.

Looking ahead, Mr Karmali said the company will continue investing in emerging technologies, including electric vehicles, to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving automotive industry.

He also commended employees for their contribution to the achievement and urged them to maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service.

“This success belongs to every member of our team. We will build on this achievement by continuously improving our performance and contributing to the growth of Tanzania’s automotive industry,” he said.

GF Group operates in the automotive and industrial equipment sectors and has significantly expanded its investments in vehicle assembly and manufacturing in Tanzania.