PREMATURE BABIES A fight for survival
DAR ES SALAAM: PREMATURE birth is a significant public health challenge, not only in Tanzania but also across the globe. It poses major risks to both newborns and mothers, contributing…
‘We’re friend to all, non-aligned’
DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has declared that Tanzania remains a “friend to all and non-aligned but multi-engaged,” positioning the nation as a strategic bridge between the Global West and…
Tanzania rides wave of growing investment interest
DODOMA: TANZANIA is experiencing a significant surge in investor confidence, fuelled by a stable macroeconomic environment and the strategic rollout of the National Development Vision (NDV) 2050. President Samia Suluhu…
State capture, graft hold back Kenya’s economy
NAIROBI: CORRUPTION and illicit financial flows cost Kenya as much as 1.5-billion US dollars annually, funds that could transform health, education and infrastructure development, the AfDB report says. Public spending…
Dr Samia reveals major steps to promote national healing after Oct 29 riots
DODOMA: THE President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has outlined major diplomatic and political steps aimed at promoting national healing and reconciliation following the unrest that…
Comoros players commend Taifa Stars’ AFCON performance
MORONI: THE Ambassador of Tanzania to Comoros, Saidi Yakubu, has today, January 15, 2026, received the former Comoros national team players who paid a courtesy visit to the Tanzania Embassy…
DR Congo delivers humanitarian aid to refugees in Kigoma
KIGOMA: THE government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has delivered humanitarian assistance to refugees at the National Mills Centre (NMC) refugee reception facility in Kigoma. The items…
CDF inaugurates SUMAJKT’s Advisory Board of Directors
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Defence and National Service, Dr Rhimo Nyansaho, has officially inaugurated the new Advisory Board of Directors of the National Service Economic Development Organization (SUMAJKT).…
Minister orders a quality construction of Msalato Airport as it nears completion
DODOMA: THE Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has directed contractors and supervising agencies involved in the construction of the Msalato International Airport to ensure quality and value for money…
No internet disruption, Dr Samia assures diplomats and foreigners of their safety
DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has assured the diplomatic community and foreign residents of their safety in the country following service disruptions and internet shutdowns during last year’s general elections.…
Tanzania seeks to unlock its economy by empowering the private sectors
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the country’s economy by empowering the private sector in the country. President Samia Suluhu made the announcement when addressing various…
Tanzania sees the completion of 9.7bn/-Mtera Power substation
DODOMA: THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, will tomorrow, January 16, 2026, launch the newly-constructed Mtera power substation, a strategic facility built for 9.7bn/- to significantly strengthen electricity availability across…
Domestic tourism heightens Kazimzumbwe Reserve as it generates 1.9bn/- in revenue
KISARAWE: THE Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Forest Reserve has continued to stand out as one of the key pillars in promoting Tanzania’s tourism sector, driven by a growing number of both…
With 44 percent, the General Elections glorify women’s capabilities
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that in 2025, Tanzania conducted its seventh General Election, which recorded major successes, including achieving 44 percent women representation in Parliament,…
NIC seeks to engage TCAA in implementing Mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Corporation (NIC Insurance), Kaimu Abdi Mkeyenge, has led an NIC delegation on an official visit to the headquarters…
Tanzania banks on diplomatic steps in safeguarding global image, fostering recovery
DODOMA: TANZANIA’S Foreign Affairs Ministry has today, January 15, 2026, briefed President Samia Suluhu Hassan on the diplomatic steps taken over the past year to safeguard the country’s international standing…
UN hails FITUR 2026 for shaping the future of global tourism
MADRID: UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais has highlighted Madrid and Spain’s strategic role as a global meeting point for the tourism industry, underscoring the country’s importance as host of…
Tanzania Judges Conference sees NCAA promoting its rich attractions
DODOMA: THE Ngorongoro Conservation Authority (NCAA) has seized the opportunity to promote its world-class tourism attractions during the annual conference of the Tanzania Judges and Magistrates Association in Dodoma. The…
Airtel Tanzania launches new communication towers in Simanjiro and Mara
MARA: Airtel Tanzania has launched two new telecommunications towers in Simanjiro–Lebosoiti and Mugumu Ward in Mara Region, a move expected to significantly improve access to mobile communication and internet services…
Tanzania lures Indonesian investments in agro-processing, mining, energy, tourism sectors
DODOMA: TANZANIA, has invited Indonesian investors to explore investment opportunities in the country in the various sectors of agriculture, agro-processing, mining, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, health, education, and tourism. The call…
Ms Mwinyi cherishes Zanzibar’s contribution to Swahili literature, multicultural exchange
SHARJAH: Zanzibar’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), Mariam H. Mwinyi, has said that Zanzibar has a significant contribution to…
Tanzania set to launch Universal Health Insurance within 100 days
DODOMA: MINISTER of Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has said that they have planned with great hope the historic launch of Universal Health Insurance before the completion of one hundred days of…
Tanzania embarks on strategic mining deals with India, Korea
DODOMA: THE Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has held separate discussions with the Ambassador of India to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, and the Ambassador of Korea to Tanzania, Eunju Ahn, aimed…
Tanzania, Korea unveil a joint bid to bring Rufiji water to Dar residents
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA, and Korea have held discussions on the implementation of the Rufiji Water Project as a long-term plan to improve the provision of clean and safe water…
Do you have what it takes to be a single mother?
DAR ES SALAAM: WHEN Jane Mattes, a psychotherapist, was caring for her infant son in 1981, she realized she didn’t have a support system. “No one fully understands how hard…
TREASURY REGISTRAR’S CORNER: What 46 per cent cut in public entities without boards means
DODOMA: THE steady strengthening of Boards of Directors across public institutions marks one of the most consequential governance reforms being implemented under the oversight of the Office of the Treasury…
Faida Fund’s assets forecast to hit 70bn/- by mid-year
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Faida Fund Scheme, under Watumishi Housing Investment (WHI), is projected to record continued growth in assets under management, reflecting sustained investor interest and rising participation in…
Stop normalising corruption, it normalises failure
DAR ES SALAAM: WE must be reminded that corruption often arrives quietly, wearing the friendly face of “chai,” “kitu kidogo,” or “let’s sort this out.” It rarely bangs on the…
Tanzania praised for hosting DRC refugees
KIGOMA: THE Minister of State-in Charge of Social Welfare, Humanitarian Action and Solidarity from the DR Congo Ms Eve Bazaiba Masudi, has praised the Tanzanian government for providing asylum to…
Govt commends UDOM’s role in advancing legal aid campaign
DODOMA: THE government has commended the University of Dodoma (UDOM) for its strategic and exemplary role in implementing the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign (MSLAC), citing the institution as a…
Farmers call for rainwater harvesting, insurance to tackle climate risks
DODOMA: FARMERS in Dodoma Region have appealed to the government to urgently implement climate commitments agreed at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), citing the need for rainwater harvesting…
CAG commends TARURA on roads improvement
DODOMA: THE Controller and Auditor General (CAG) Mr Charles Kichere has commended the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) for its significant contribution to the development of road infrastructure…
AI skills redraw the global labour map
DAR ES SALAAM: ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is no longer a future workplace disruptor—it is already reshaping the structure of global labour markets. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff…
Singida BS engage high gear for league restart
DODOMA: SINGIDA Black Stars (SBS) have wasted no time in shifting focus to domestic duties as they intensify preparations for the second round of the Tanzania Mainland Premier League, with…
How Yanga stroke gold at Mapinduzi Cup finale
ZANZIBAR: YOUNG Africans SC capped a memorable Mapinduzi Cup campaign by lifting the prestigious trophy and walking away with a handsome 150m/- prize following their triumph in Tuesday’s final at…
Makonda sounds early AFCON 2027 rallying call
DODOMA: THE newly appointed Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, has issued a firm and urgent call for Tanzania to begin immediate and comprehensive preparations for the…
Gombani signals big sports drive
ZANZIBAR: THE President of Zanzibar, Hussein Mwinyi, has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to developing and modernising sports infrastructure, describing the completion and official opening of the Gombani Stadium as…
RITA earns kudos for issuing birth certificates in 48 hours
SINGIDA: RESIDENTS of Singida Region have commended the Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA) for improving service delivery, citing the timely issuance of birth certificates within 48 working hours as…
TRA Kagera records 99pc collection
BUKOBA: THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in Kagera Region has recorded an impressive performance after collecting 103.7bn/- during the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, representing 99 per cent…
Preps on blue economy summit in top gear
ZANZIBAR: PREPARATIONS for the Blue Voices Regional Summit 2026 have reached an advanced stage, with the Government of Zanzibar and the Jahazi Project finalising key arrangements to co-host the high-level…
Varsities urged to embrace AI, digital technologies
DODOMA: THE government has urged universities, research institutions and schools in the country to fully embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve access, quality and innovation in education,…
‘Unrest, property destruction derail development projects, force budget reallocations’
DAR ES SALAAM: ANALYSTS, academics and youth leaders have urged Tanzanians to preserve peace, unity and national harmony, asserting that stability is essential for enabling the government to implement development…
Opposition to chair key watchdog committees
DODOMA: THE 13th Parliament has constituted 17 parliamentary committees, with two of the most sensitive oversight bodies — the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Local Authorities Accounts Committee (LAAC)…
Tanzania FX rules bolster shilling
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S shilling has continued to stabilise against the US dollar, supported by disciplined monetary policy, easing global pressures, and the government’s recent regulations reinforcing the use of…
DEVELOPMENT VISION 2050: PM demands new zeal
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has urged all civil servants to abandon the “business as usual” approach in implementing DIRA 2050, aimed at transforming Tanzania into a one trillion…
TNCC hailed for its certification system, trade promotion
ZANZIBAR: THE Unguja South Regional Commissioner, Hamida Mussa Shuduma, has expressed her admiration for the various services provided by the Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), saying she was particularly…
Airtel pushes toward digital economy via fuel rewards campaign
DAR ES SALAAM: Airtel has rolled-out a nationwide cashless transactions campaign, highlighting the growing significance of digital payments in everyday life for individuals and businesses, a move that advances country’s…
Why govt bond yields jump after auctions
DAR ES SALAAM: GOVERNMENT bond auctions last year appeared orderly, but secondary market trading quickly exposed liquidity stress and timing risks that are reshaping return expectations for investors. At issuance,…
TVF names 11 commissioners to drive volleyball growth nationwide
THE President of the Tanzania Volleyball Federation (TVF), Magoti Mtani, has appointed 11 commissioners to head key departments within the federation, a move aimed at strengthening governance, management and the…
Yanga seal Okello deal in busy transfer market
DAR ES SALAAM: REIGNING champions Young Africans SC have completed a high-profile signing with the capture of Ugandan international midfielder Allan Okello, significantly bolstering their squad as they intensify pursuit…