Daniel Chongolo

Daniel Chongolo

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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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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 losses
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-19
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Mr Chongolo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with the private sector.

Taha pitches landmark horticulture expo as gateway to African markets
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-27
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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 cooperatives
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-12
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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 cooperatives
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-12
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The 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 banking
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-18
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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 productivity
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-14
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Mr Daniel Chongolo enters the Ministry of Agriculture with high expectations.

Tough task awaits ministers | The Citizen
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-19
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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 trail
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-07
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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 primaries
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-06
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Daniel Chongolo is competing against Deo Sanga in the Makambako constituency.

Tight races on the cards as CCM primaries enter crucial stage
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-03
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Daniel Chongolo is a former Songwe Regional Commissioner competing against Deo Sanga.

Key battlegrounds emerge as Tanzania’s ruling CCM heads to heated primaries
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-30
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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 nomination
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-02
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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 heavyweights
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-29
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Chongolo is said to be targeting Makambako.

Samia drops five Regional Commissioners as ruling CCM nomination window approaches
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-24
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Daniel Chongolo was the District Commissioner of Kinondoni who was reprimanded by Paul Makonda during a meeting.

Ubunge Arusha Gambo, Makonda kinawaka
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-25
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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 wazabuni
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-21
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