Leadership communication in the age of AI, misinformation
DAR ES SALAAM: A FEW months ago, one Chief Executive Officer (CEO) asked me a question that would have sounded unusual when I first entered the public relations profession more…
RC: Split contracts to create jobs
TANGA: TANGA Regional Commissioner Ambassador Dr Batilda Burian has directed the Tanga City Council to split environmental sanitation contracts into smaller lots and award them to community groups instead of…
Serengeti Boys, Girls prove Tanzania’s football future is real
DAR DES SALAAM: THE recent continental campaigns of Tanzania’s Under-17 national football teams, Serengeti Boys and Serengeti Girls, stand as a powerful, collective statement of progress for Tanzanian youth football.…
Jingu vows to strengthen justice delivery
DODOMA: NEWLY appointed Chief Court Administrator Dr John Jingu has pledged to strengthen justice delivery by building on ongoing reforms and introducing measures to improve efficiency, accountability and public confidence…
RC orders termination of 3.8bn/- bus terminal deal
MWANZA: MWANZA Regional Commissioner, Mr Said Mtanda, has directed Kwimba District Council to begin legal procedures to terminate the contract for the 3.8bn/- Hungumalwa Main Bus Terminal after the contractor…
Five new bridges boost Kagera connectivity
BUKOBA: KAGERA residents have welcomed the completion of five permanent bridges that were destroyed by the 2024 El Niño rains, saying the projects will improve transport and stimulate economic activities…
Inflows boost Shilling in FYDP IV Year 1
TANZANIA: THE beginning of the firstyear of the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV) aligns with a period when the Tanzanian shilling is projected to strengthen in the second half…
PURA bolsters local content compliance drive
DODOMA: THE Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting local participation in the country’s oil and gas industry, ensuring that ongoing projects are implemented in line…
Zanzibar to launch child tracking system
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has pledged stronger investment in child welfare, including plans to establish a digital system to monitor child development across the Isles. He said the…
Tanzania eyes bigger share of China trade
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Embassy in China has urged Tanzanians to take advantage of China’s zero-tariff policy for African products by expanding exports of agricultural produce, minerals and value-added…
Govt steps up drive for 10.5tri/- private power grid investment
LONDON: THE government is aggressively courting international investors to fund electricity transmission infrastructure, utilising a reformed legal framework to mobilise over 4 billion US dollars (approx. 10.4 tri/- ) by…
Dollarisation crackdown looms
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and other regulatory authorities to intensify enforcement measures against foreign currencies use in domestic transactions, warning that persistent…
Recovered drug addicts urge society to intensify fight against substance abuse
ARHSHA: YOUNG people who have recovered from drug addiction have expressed deep regret over their involvement in drug use, saying it destroyed their dignity, reputation and life ambitions. They made…
Prof Janabi lifts the lid on WHO strategies to combat Ebola in Africa
DAR ES SALAAM: THE World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Prof Mohamed Janabi, has stressed the importance of rapid patient monitoring and investment in health systems as key…
Geita RC orders a strict enforcement of free education policy in his region
GEITA: THE Geita Regional Commissioner, Martine Shigela, has directed government leaders and officials to strictly enforce the free education policy in order to reduce public complaints. Shigela also prohibited unauthorized…
Tanzania bolsters its emergency and critical care systems in preparedness for Ebola outbreak
MWANZA: THE Ministry of Health, through its Emergency and Disaster Management Unit, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) and CIHEB Tanzania under the…
Media stakeholders push for stronger role of news outlets in public interest advocacy
DODOMA: MEDIA organizations and civil society groups have called for greater involvement of news outlets in advancing public interest advocacy, arguing that the media remains one of the most effective…
Home affairs Minister assures Tanzanians of security, condemns politics of division
HANDENI: THE Tanzanian government has assured its citizens that peace and security will be maintained across the country, urging citizens to continue with their daily economic and social activities despite…
Zambia REA team visits Chamwino to learn from Tanzania’s rural electrification success
DODOMA: OFFICIALS from Zambia’s Rural Electrification Authority (REA), led by Chief Executive Officer,Alex Mbumba, have visited Tanzania to learn how rural electrification projects are being implemented and how they are…
Temeke DC calls for joint action against counterfeit goods
DAR ES SALAAM: THE District Commissioner of Temeke, Sixtus Mapunda, has said that the fight against counterfeit goods requires cooperation between citizens, the government, and the private sector, because the…
Russia eyes Kilimanjaro grapes, Tanzania sees new wealth
DAR ES SALAAM: CHINA and Russia used a joint film screening in Dar es Salaam to showcase the strength of their longstanding partnership while highlighting new opportunities for cooperation with…
Tanga begins compensating 474 residents to clear way for 350m US dollars sugar plant
TANGA: MORE than 474 residents of Mseko and Kigurusimba villages in Pangani District are set to receive compensation before the end of June, as authorities move to clear land for…
Kwimba District records speedy implementation of major infrastructure projects
MWANZA: THE Kwimba District Political Committee in Mwanza region has been satisfied with the speed of implementation of various development projects being implemented in the District Council after conducting an…
Tanzania confirms the Nyerere Memorial Hospital to start operations in February 2027
DODOMA: THE construction of the Nyerere Memorial Referral Hospital in Mara region is expected to be completed in February 2027, a move that will increase the capacity of health services…
Attorneys and Exodus firms launch a new platform specializing on private wealth management
DAR ES SALAAM: VICTOR Attorneys & Consultants and Exodus Investment Firm have jointly launched a new Private Wealth Management Desk , a strategic advisory platform aimed at transforming how high-net-worth…
NEMC insists on regional cooperation in protecting oceans and the environment
MOMBASA: EMPHASISING regional cooperation in protecting oceans and the environment has been among the key agenda items presented by the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) during the 11th Our Ocean…
Tanzania affirms commitment to support national teams of athletes with disabilities in global-level tournaments
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has said the government will continue to allocate funds and improve enabling infrastructure to support national teams of athletes with disabilities so they can…
STPU nabs two people allegedly involved in smuggling of 254 livestock to a neighbouring country
ARUSHA: THE Tanzania Police Force, through the Stock Theft Prevention Unit (STPU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the illegal…
EALA meeting adopts the East African Community’s 2026/27 budget after a hot debate
ARUSHA: TANZANIA’S Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation responsible for East African Affairs, James Millya, has participated in the Third Meeting (Fourth Sitting) of the East African…
Tanzania, Sweden mark their 63 years of development cooperation in Dar
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa, together with Sweden’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Charlotta Ozaki Macias,…
Tanzania lures Algerians firms to invest in agriculture, energy, leather, fisheries, and consumer goods
ALGIERS: SEVERAL companies from Algeria have expressed interest in strengthening trade and investment cooperation with Tanzania in key sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, energy, leather, fisheries, and consumer goods. Speaking during…
Zanzibar’s Dhow Music Academy strikes gold at the UNESCO Awards in France
PARIS: THE Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA) of Zanzibar has made history after being announced as the winner of the 21st UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture during a ceremony held…
CDF Cup receives 150m/- boost from NMB
DAR ES SALAAM: NMB Bank has announced a 150m/- sponsorship package for the eighth edition of the CDF Cup, which will run from July 6 to 17 in Dar es…
Dar ready for safe and peaceful Sabasaba 2026, says Chalamila
DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has said that the region is fully prepared to ensure peace, security and stability throughout the 50th Dar es Salaam…
Chabruma proud of Serengeti Girls despite final defeat
DAR ES SALAAM: SERENGETI Girls assistant coach Esther Chabruma commended her team’s overall performance at the CECAFA Under-17 Women’s Championship despite their 3-0 defeat to Uganda in Tuesday’s final at…
EAC strengthens digital security
ARUSHA: CYBERSECURITY and data protection have been identified as key priorities in the implementation of the East African Community (EAC) budget as the region accelerates its transition towards a digital…
TBS destroys substandard goods worth 394m/-
MKURANGA: THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has destroyed 110 tonnes of substandard, expired and prohibited products valued at more than 394 million shillings, intensifying efforts to protect consumers and…
Tanzania, Sweden deepen education ties
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda, has called for stronger cooperation between Tanzania and Sweden in higher education, research, innovation and technology to accelerate…
Women entrepreneurs generate 1.8tri/- sales
DAR ES SALAAM: WOMEN entrepreneurs supported by the Equal Opportunities for All Trust Fund (EOTF) have generated more than 1.8tri/- in sales over the past 28 years, highlighting the growing…
Inside Gawio Day: Tracking the value of public investment
DAR ES SALAAM: AS Tanzania prepares to commemorate Gawio Day on June 30,2026 public investment has emerged as one of the key pillars driving economic transformation, improved public service delivery…
How parents can prevent drug abuse
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR many parents, one of the greatest fears is watching a child drift into harmful behaviour without knowing how to stop it. As concerns over drug and…
From colonial legacy to strategic economic alliance: A new era for Africa, France
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Africa Forward Summit, recently held in Nairobi, Kenya, remains fresh in the minds of many who follow African development, investment and the evolving legacy of colonial…
Development banks propel Tanzania’s growth
DAR ES SALAAM: THE recent FY2026/27 national budget discussions in Parliament generated considerable debate on the future of Tanzania’s development finance institutions (DFIs), including proposals to merge the Tanzania Agricultural…
What women entrepreneurs need most
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR many women running small businesses across the country, access to capital remains one of the biggest obstacles standing between survival and growth. Whether it is a…
Going live, reaching millions
DAR ES SALAAM: A FEW years ago, citizens seeking answers from government institutions often had to travel long distances, queue in offices or rely on second-hand information to understand government…
From school uniforms to fashion success
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR many successful entrepreneurs the journey begins with a simple observation that later grows into a life-changing idea. For Esther Kelvin, popularly known as Essy Fashion, that…
Roads driving TZ’s economic transformation
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR decades, many parts of Tanzania were separated not by distance, but by the poor quality of roads connecting them. Farmers struggled to access markets, patients spent…
COSTECH, stakeholders launch climate-resilient livestock project
DODOMA: THE livestock sector continues to face a range of challenges, including rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, shortages of pasture and water, and increasing greenhouse gas emissions, all of which are…
TFC’s new fertiliser plant signals fresh hope for Tanzania’s farmers
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR years, many Tanzanian farmers have struggled with declining soil fertility, rising fertiliser costs and inconsistent crop yields. While fertiliser remains one of the most important agricultural…
Why global investors continue betting on Tanzania
DAR ES SAALAM: A FEW years ago, an international manufacturing company searching for a strategic investment destination in Africa faced a difficult choice. Several countries offered attractive incentives, but the…