Philip Mpango
Dk Philip Mpango is the Vice President of Tanzania, known for his role in the country's economic management and governance. He has held various positions in the Tanzanian government, including Minister of Finance and Planning. His expertise in economics and finance has been pivotal in shaping Tanzania's fiscal policies. Recently, he was in the news for representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the national mourning and memorial service for Namibia's first President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, showcasing Tanzania's diplomatic relations with Namibia.
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Former Vice-President Philip Mpango was included in the national delegation of mourners.
Roman Catholic bishop urges equal childcare, warns against discrimination in society
Tanzania· 2026-05-29
Dr. Philip Mpango is now President Hassan's advisor on economic and development matters.
Samia explains decision to bring Kabudi back to State HouseTanzania· 2026-01-11
Philip Mpango is the Vice President of Tanzania who will not be part of the next administration.
The kind of person Tanzania needs as the Prime MinisterTanzania· 2025-11-10
Tanzania’s former Vice President Dr Philip Mpango spoke at the COP29 climate change conference about the devastating impacts of extreme weather events on the country.
How rising Loss and Damage threatens Tanzania’s economy, livelihoodsTanzania· 2025-11-07
Philip Mpango urged BoT to revisit the matter regarding mobile lenders operating under various names.
24th Kilimanjaro International Marathon launched in DarTanzania· 2025-10-19
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango urged the Bank of Tanzania to revisit the issue of unregulated mobile lenders.
UK to use AI to age-assess migrants, sparking child safety fearsTanzania· 2025-10-18
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango urged BoT to revisit the matter regarding mobile lenders operating under various names.
In talks with Zelenskiy, Trump appears to press pause on fresh supportTanzania· 2025-10-18
Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango urged the Bank of Tanzania to address the issue of unregulated mobile lenders.
Ivory Coast's Ouattara looks to ride economic boom to fourth termTanzania· 2025-10-18
Philip Mpango is the Vice President of Tanzania who urged the Bank of Tanzania to address illegal lending practices.
How US dollars fuelled genocide: Jury slams French bank over Sudan sanctions violationsTanzania· 2025-10-18
Philip Mpango is the Vice President who urged the Bank of Tanzania to address illegal lending practices.
Simai rallies Uzi village, urges support for Mwinyi and SamiaTanzania· 2025-10-18
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango urged BoT to revisit the matter regarding mobile lenders.
Yanga left with work to do after 1–0 loss to Silver Strikers in MalawiTanzania· 2025-10-18
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango urged BoT to revisit the matter regarding mobile lenders operating under various names.
Samia unveils plan to make Katavi a trade gateway to DRCTanzania· 2025-10-18
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango urged the Bank of Tanzania to address illegal lending practices.
Declining foreign aid sparks call for self-reliance in health sectorTanzania· 2025-10-18
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango urged BoT to revisit the matter of unregulated mobile lenders.
Public outcry as unregulated online loan apps continue to harass borrowersTanzania· 2025-10-18Philip Mpango urged the Bank of Tanzania to address the issue of illegal mobile lenders.
How masked men abducted four youths; bodies found days laterTanzania· 2025-10-18
Philip Mpango is the Vice President of Tanzania who urged the Bank of Tanzania to address illegal lending practices.
Raila Odinga and John Magufuli: A brotherhood built on integrity, vision and service to AfricaTanzania· 2025-10-18
Tanzania VP Philip Mpango is among the foreign ministers attending the funeral.
Kenyans throng Nyayo Stadium to bid farewell to Raila Odinga
Kenya· 2025-10-17
Philip Mpango is noted for rising from a poor child in Kizimkazi to become Vice President.
Thanking Mwalimu Nyerere for building a tribeless nationTanzania· 2025-10-14
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango has called on Tanzanian leaders and citizens to emulate the virtues of the Father of the Nation, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.
VP Mpango urges leaders to emulate Mwalimu Nyerere’s virtues, pray for his sainthoodTanzania· 2025-10-14
Representing Vice President Dr Philip Mpango as Guest of Honour, Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister, Mr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, stressed that science must remain central to Africa’s solutions.
ECSA-HC pushes for African-led science at UNGA80, unveils regional hub in ArushaTanzania· 2025-09-25
Vice President Philip Mpango has called for the establishment of sustainable financing systems to strengthen Africa’s resilience in responding to public health emergencies.
Tanzania wants sustainable financing in Africa health emergenciesTanzania· 2025-09-25
Dr Mpango has urged stronger collaboration between government and private investors, underscoring public–private partnerships as central to unlocking the country’s vast economic potential.
Vice President touts American investors with PPPsTanzania· 2025-09-24Tundu Lissu intends to call Vice President Philip Mpango as a witness in his defence.
Tanzanian opposition leader, Lissu, wants top leaders to testify in treason caseTanzania· 2025-09-23
Philip Mpango is the Vice President of Tanzania and a potential witness in Tundu Lissu's case.
Tanzania’s High Court delivers key ruling today in Lissu treason caseTanzania· 2025-09-22
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango appealed to residents’ sense of pride and ownership, 'Kigoma gave Tanzania a Vice President.'
Samia pitches peace, SGR-powered prosperity in KigomaTanzania· 2025-09-13Mr Mohadi is scheduled to hold official talks with Dr Mpango at State House.
Zimbabwe Vice President in Tanzania for two-day visitTanzania· 2025-08-30
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango praised Barrick-Twiga for its efficient operations in Tanzania.
Mpango praises role of Barrick-Twiga in boosting growth, jobsTanzania· 2025-08-26
Vice President Philip Mpango has called on board chairpersons and chief executives of public institutions to adopt strong strategies that will accelerate Tanzania’s progress towards becoming an upper-middle-income economy by 2050.
Dr Mpango urges public sector to drive economy towards Vision 2050Tanzania· 2025-08-25Vice President Dr Philip Mpango also contributed Sh20 million to the campaign.
Tanzanian tycoons, miners and leaders give CCM over Sh86 billion for 2025 campaign, party buildingTanzania· 2025-08-13
Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango has issued seven directives to the Tanzania Police Force ahead of the General Election.
Tanzania VP orders police cyber patrol ahead of General ElectionTanzania· 2025-08-11
