Daniel Chongolo
TanzaniapoliticianMale7.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Daniel Chongolo is the Regional Commissioner of Songwe, Tanzania. He has been actively addressing the financial issues faced by local suppliers and contractors, emphasizing the importance of timely payments to maintain trust and support for the local economy. Chongolo recently urged the Tunduma municipal council to expedite the payment of debts amounting to Sh1.8 billion, highlighting the negative impact of delayed payments on businesses and their ability to settle bank loans.
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Agriculture Minister Daniel Chongolo said following trials under Building Better Tomorrow (BBT) initiatives, projects would be expanded to local councils.
Samia orders joint action to resolve farmer-herder conflictsTanzania· 2026-08-09
Agriculture Minister Daniel Chongolo said the government would continue overseeing and developing the cooperative sector because it remains an important pillar of development.
Tanzania VP Nchimbi urges farmers, livestock keepers, fishers to join cooperativesTanzania· 2026-08-03
Mr Daniel Chongolo, the Minister for Agriculture, signalled a tougher stance on edible oil imports.
How new edible oil strategy aims to lower Sh500.6 billion import billTanzania· 2026-07-31
Agriculture Minister Daniel Chongolo recently said during a visit to Songwe Region that the government was aware of the sharp decline in maize prices.
Eyes on Monday as Tanzania launches maize purchases to stabilize falling pricesTanzania· 2026-07-19
Agriculture Minister Daniel Chongolo said the Government would not tolerate the sale of fake inputs.
Tanzania warns fake input dealers, fertiliser smugglers of tough actionTanzania· 2026-07-11
Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo said tobacco remains a key cash crop for several economies and should be supported through policies grounded in evidence.
Tobacco-growing nations push for stronger cooperation to protect sector’s economic roleTanzania· 2026-06-28
Daniel Chongolo is the Minister for Agriculture in Tanzania who discussed agricultural cooperation with Türkiye’s Ambassador.
Tanzania, Türkiye strengthen pact to curb post-harvest crop lossesTanzania· 2026-06-19
Mr Chongolo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with the private sector.
Taha pitches landmark horticulture expo as gateway to African marketsTanzania· 2026-02-27
Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo said the measure would complement existing audits conducted by the Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation.
Ministry to unleash auditors to stamp out theft in cooperativesTanzania· 2026-01-12
Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo said the measure would complement existing audits conducted by the Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation.
Ministry to unleash auditors to stamp out theft in cooperativesTanzania· 2026-01-12The Guest of Honour, Daniel Chongolo, Minister for Agriculture during the event commended the bank for coming up with the milestone digital preposition and reiterated the Sixth Phase Government’s commitment to continue supporting growth of the bank.
Coop Bank unveils CooPesa to mark a new era of digital bankingTanzania· 2025-12-18
The Minister for Agriculture, Mr Daniel Chongolo, said the proposed agency would ensure farmers receive timely, professional guidance from extension officers.
Government plans agricultural extension agency to boost farm productivityTanzania· 2025-12-14
Mr Daniel Chongolo enters the Ministry of Agriculture with high expectations.
Tough task awaits ministers | The CitizenTanzania· 2025-11-19
Daniel Chongolo is a local CCM parliamentary candidate who praised recent improvements to the central market.
Samia pushes for inclusive economy on southern highlands campaign trailTanzania· 2025-09-07
Daniel Chongolo secured a clear victory in the CCM primaries as a former regional commissioner.
New faces emerge as over 100 sitting MPs fall in CCM primariesTanzania· 2025-08-06
Daniel Chongolo is competing against Deo Sanga in the Makambako constituency.
Tight races on the cards as CCM primaries enter crucial stageTanzania· 2025-08-03
Daniel Chongolo is a former Songwe Regional Commissioner competing against Deo Sanga.
Key battlegrounds emerge as Tanzania’s ruling CCM heads to heated primariesTanzania· 2025-07-30
Daniel Chongolo is the former Songwe Regional Commissioner and CCM Secretary General eyeing a seat in Makambako.
High stakes in CCM primaries as political giants vie for nominationTanzania· 2025-07-02
Daniel Chongolo is the former Regional Commissioner of Songwe and Secretary General of CCM.
Majimbo yenye ushindani CCM | MwananchiTanzania· 2025-07-01
Former CCM Secretary General Daniel Chongolo has returned to frontline politics, seeking nomination in Makambako.
Nomination process for Tanzania’s ruling party kicks off amid return of political heavyweightsTanzania· 2025-06-29
Chongolo is said to be targeting Makambako.
Samia drops five Regional Commissioners as ruling CCM nomination window approachesTanzania· 2025-06-24
Daniel Chongolo was the District Commissioner of Kinondoni who was reprimanded by Paul Makonda during a meeting.
Ubunge Arusha Gambo, Makonda kinawakaTanzania· 2025-02-25
Daniel Chongolo, the Regional Commissioner of Songwe, has instructed the Tunduma municipal council to pay contractors their claims amounting to Sh1.8 billion since 2019.
RC Chongolo aiwakia halmashauri kwa kutowalipa wazabuniTanzania· 2025-02-21
