Why Suzane traded medicine for diplomacy
DAR ES SALAAM: IN the competitive hallways of Tanzania’s elite secondary schools, there is an unwritten rule often whispered among students, the smartest minds do science. For years, Suzane Sylvester…
Crush the ‘Kausha Damu’ cartels now
DAR ES SALAAM: IT is no longer a secret that predatory lenders have declared silent war on the poor and it is time the government responded with decisive force. Across…
Z’bar pledges longstanding ties with Japan
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with Japan. He made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with the…
UDOM students win 2026 cyber champions competition
DAR ES SALAAM: FOUR students from the University of Dodoma (UDOM) have emerged winners of the 2026 Cyber Champions Competition, a national online safety contest coordinated by the Tanzania Communications…
Frequent power outages spark House debate on the first day
ZANZIBAR: FREQUENT power outages affecting many parts of Zanzibar dominated discussions on the first day of the House of Representatives session, prompting the government to explain the situation and outline…
Zanzibar settles 373 land dispute cases
ZANZIBAR: DEPUTY Minister for Lands and Human Settlements Development, Ms Salha Mohamed Mwinjuma has announced that the ministry has established a Special Land Disputes Resolution Committee, to address land conflicts…
MPs raise concerns over pension delays
ZANZIBAR: MEMBERS of the House of Representatives, led by Women’s Representative Mr Jabu Makame Juma, have questioned why some elderly citizens who have reached the qualifying age are not receiving…
Tanzania tops region in cybersecurity standards
DODOMA: TANZANIA has emerged the leading country in East Africa in online safety management and ranks among the top 45 best-performing nations globally in cybersecurity standards, according to the latest…
Civil servants’ salary review nears completion
ZANZIBAR: MEMBERS of the Zanzibar House of Representatives have been informed that the government is in the final stages of reviewing public servants’ welfare, with an official announcement on the…
TRO-Zanzibar, Ardhi unite on asset valuation
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Treasury Registrar’s Office of Zanzibar (TRO-Zanzibar) is set to leverage Ardhi University’s (ARU) expertise in property and facilities management to undertake comprehensive public asset valuation, aimed…
First school club launched to promote clean cooking
DODOMA: Deputy Minister for Energy, Ms Salome Makamba, has launched the Clean Cooking Energy Club at Bunge Girls Secondary School in Dodoma, calling for the participation of various institutions, the…
Dr Samia appoints the board chairpersons of four public institutions
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed chairpersons of various boards of public institutions in the country. According to a statement issued by the Chief Secretary, Dr Moses…
Samia Scholarship fully funds top science students in a bid to groom scientists
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government is fully funding top science students through the Samia Scholarship to boost the number of scientists in Tanzania, Education, Science, and Technology. Minister for Education, Prof…
Leaders of three regions tasked to identify areas for farming, fishing, livestock keeping
ARUSHA: TANGA Regional Commissioner Batilda Buriani has directed regional and district leaders in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga to identify and confirm suitable areas for productive farming, livestock keeping, and…
Dr Gwajima calls for nationwide efforts in ending the FGM threat
ARUSHA: THE Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, has urged communities to work closely with the government to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Speaking…
Muhimbili provides specialist services to 3,000 patients in 100 days of the 2nd term
DAR ES SALAAM: MUHIMBILI National Hospital (Upanga and Mloganzila), during these 100 days, has successfully provided specialist services to more than 3,000 patients, as is the government’s goal to benefit…
Kilimanjaro Marathon 2026 registration nears closure as race number collection dates announced
KILIMANJARO: Registration for the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager International Marathon 2026 is set to close soon as organisers warn slots are filling fast ahead of the March 22 event in Moshi.…
Tanzania sees huge benefits from its strategic ties with the US Institute
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government said it sees great opportunities to develop strategic cooperation with the US Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), especially in strengthening early warning…
Tanzania strikes gold at 2026 Mining Indaba
CAPE TOWN: TANZANIA has continued to cement its position as a top investment destination in the mining sector, attracting international companies, investors, and diplomatic representatives at the 2026 Mining Indaba…
Tanzania launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign for children
DODOMA: THE Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) and other stakeholders, has announced a nationwide polio vaccination campaign for…
Tanzania upbeat to resolve all challenges facing the investment sector
DODOMA: THE MINISTER for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, has promised investors that the Tanzanian government will continue to resolve the challenges facing the investment sector in the country for…
60 victims of gender violence offered free beauty training
DAR ES SALAAM: MORE than 60 women who have suffered from various challenges, including gender-based violence, are expected to be given free beauty training as a step to uplift and…
Arusha’s AFCON stadium hits 74 percent completion
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, has asked the public to dismiss claims that the…
Arusha’s AFCON stadium hits 74 percent completion
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, has asked the public to dismiss claims that the…
PM launches, hands over 21 tourism projects worth 114.62bn/-
DAR ES SALAAM: Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has launched and handed over 21 tourism infrastructure projects worth 114.62bn/-. He said the projects, implemented under the Strategic Southern Tourism Circuit…
Tanzanian entrepreneur unveils the secret of his career success
DAR ES SALAAM: ENTREPRENEUR Chris Lukosi says his life journey has been shaped by one guiding principle: never give up. Reflecting on the loss of his first home due to…
State finalises system to boost inclusion of PwDs
DODOMA: THE Government has completed the formulation of the Persons with Disabilities Management Information System (PD-MIS) and other related guidelines as part of its broader strategy to ensure that no…
Tanzanian Diaspora lands with a multibillion-shilling investment project for a Tanzanian Village
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN diaspora entrepreneur, Chris Lukosi, has unveiled plans for a multibillion-shilling mixed-use development known as Lukosi Village, positioning it as a long-term economic hub integrating housing, auctions,…
PM affirms Tanzania’s commitment to implement the Agenda 2063 goals
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to implementing the Agenda 2063 development goals. The Prime Minister made the statement when representing President Samia Suluhu…
MOI inaugurates soft tissue reconstruction services
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) has begun providing specialist surgery services to treat hand injury and soft tissue reconstruction for patients facing this challenge. Speaking during the…
Equity Bank launches new financial drive for small-scale traders, institutions
DAR ES SALAAM: EQUITY Bank has officially launched the Wezesha Account, a new financial product aimed at helping small-scale traders, students, associations, institutions, and the private sector grow and protect…
Tanzania, Somalia deepen ties, establish a body to boost trade, investment
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA, and Somalia have agreed to strengthen diplomatic ties by establishing a Joint Cooperation Commission to boost trade and investments. The agreement was reached in a discussion…
Qatar’s firm seeks to invest in Tanzanian mining, energy, agriculture sectors
DAR ES SALAAM: A Qatar-based company, Future Union, has expressed interest in investing in Tanzania’s mining, energy, and agriculture sectors. The company showed interest in a discussion between a delegation…
Barker demands focus as Simba face KMC
DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA Head Coach Steve Barker has urged his players to shift focus swiftly back to domestic action as they prepare to face KMC in today’s Mainland Premier…
Silver finish signals Tanzania’s rising pool power
SOUTH AFRICA: TANZANIA’S men’s national pool team delivered a spirited and impressive performance at the African Pool Championships, finishing as runners-up after a hardfought final against hosts South Africa in…
Road to AFCON 2027: PM assures CAF of smooth preps
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government is accelerating preparations for the eagerly awaited Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, with a sharp focus on sports infrastructure, youth development and cross-sector collaboration.…
Central bank backs ethical investment talent
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) is supporting initiatives aimed at developing ethical investment talent to strengthen market integrity and professionalism within the country’s financial sector. Through the…
Dar hosts disability football kick-off in bold national push
DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM has been selected to host the opening round of the National Disability Football Premier League in June, marking a significant step in Tanzania’s drive…
FGS: The overlooked disease affecting millions of African women
DAR ES SALAAM: ALONG the shores of Lake Victoria, the banks of the Rufiji River, and countless streams and irrigation canals across Tanzania, freshwater is part of daily life. It…
Government embraces AI to boost farm productivity
DEPUTY Minister for Agriculture, Mr David Silinde has said that the government has adopted various measures to expand the use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance productivity…
Change is how we live: Transformation lessons
DAR ES SALAAM: PRACTICAL insights for navigating change at work, in business and in life CHANGE is often discussed as a project, a strategy or an initiative. We label it…
Handcrafted art finds global home online
DAR ES SALAAM: MS Aurelia Venus, a vibrant 28-yearold entrepreneur based in Arusha, has called on Tanzanian youths to boldly tap into the vast opportunities of the digital world, urging…
New strategies target better epilepsy care, reduced stigma
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Tanzania Epilepsy Association (TEA), has rolled out new strategies aimed at strengthening access…
Social protection policy, ‘Hifadhi Scheme’ for self-employed launched
ARUSHA: THE government, has launched the National Social Protection Policy alongside a new social security scheme for self-employed citizens, known as the Hifadhi Scheme, aimed at expanding social security coverage…
Govt backs electric mobility for sustainable growth
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Permanent Secretary in the Vice-President’s Office (Environment) Dr Richard Muyungi, has said that the government recognises and appreciates the efforts of innovators developing technologies that help…
‘Don’t impose unfriendly procurement terms on local suppliers’
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Mining Suppliers and Service Providers Association (TAMISA) has warned that some foreign investors in the country’s mining sector are failing to prioritise Tanzanians in employment…
Farming is business, not village punishment
DAR ES SALAAM: YOUTH across Tanzania face a defining choice. Every year, many leave villages for towns, believing success lives in concrete and crowds. Too often they meet unemployment, high…
Zanzibar courts embrace digital transformation for faster, fairer justice
ZANZIBAR: IN many developing countries, including Zanzibar, going to court has long meant navigating bureaucracy, mountains of paper files and waiting months, or even years, for cases to be heard.…
UWT comforts elderly, calls for greater community care
ZANZIBAR: MEMBERS of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Women’s Wing, UWT in North Pemba Region have visited elderly residents at the Limbani Elderly Care Centre in Wete, calling on the community…
Tanzania to spur mineral wealth
CAPE TOWN: TANZANIA and Finland have deepened their bilateral ties in the mining sector through a new cooperation framework designed to enhance technical capacity and improve the quality of geoscientific…