November 13, 2025
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has nominated Mwigulu Nchemba as the new Prime Minister, succeeding Kassim Majaliwa, on 13 November. Dr. Nchemba, an economist, has served as the Minister for Finance since March 2021 and has held various ministerial positions. His selection is viewed as a strategic move to reassure investors and international partners as President Hassan begins her new term. The move signals a continued focus on economic diplomacy and fiscal policy management.