Tanzania, June 21 -- Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has said the era of relying on foreign aid to finance development and social services is over, urging Tanzanians to embrace self-reliance in addressing national challenges.

He said the modern global economy requires countries to build strong domestic resource bases, instead of depending on external assistance.

Dr Nchemba made the remarks on Sunday, June 21, 2026, during a fundraising event for the completion of an income-generating building owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania at the Holy Spirit Cathedral of the Central Tanganyika Diocese in Dodoma.

Speaking at the service, he said the bishop's sermon on global change aligned with government policy on building ...