Small risks, big vision behind a young entrepreneur
DAR ES SALAAM: FROM zero to something, Ms Shununa Haji’s online business story is a summary of calculated risks and resolute believe and persistence in pursuit of becoming a tycoon…
DSE edges higher as banks lead trading
DAR ES SALAAM: EQUITIES on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange rose modestly Wednesday, with banks extending recent gains as investors focused on a small number of liquid counters while…
Creating connections of harmony and understanding: The community’s contribution to enhancing national unity
IN contrast to other nations in our region, Tanzania’s national unity and peace stand out not only as significant strengths but also as valuable assets for the country. For many…
Kagera records significant development gains over five years
BUKOBA: KAGERA Region has recorded significant economic and social development between 2020 and 2025 following a government allocation of 1.131tri/- for development projects. The region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased…
RC forms task force to fast-track stalled projects
BUKOBA: KAGERA Regional Commissioner (RC) Ms Fatma Mwassa has formed a task force to fast track stalled development projects in Muleba District, including the construction of a district hospital. Ms…
DC calls for financial discipline in use of council loans
GEITA: THE Bukombe District Commissioner in Geita Region, Mr Pasikasi Mulagiri has urged beneficiaries of interest-free council loans to observe financial discipline to ensure the funds generate sustainable economic benefits.…
Magu farmers encouraged to intensify soybean production
MWANZA: FARMERS in Magu District have been advised to intensify soybean cultivation to ensure a steady supply of raw materials for industries operating in the district. The call was made…
VAR promised justice, but at what cost to the beautiful game?
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has become a defining feature of modern football, reshaping how matches are officiated across leading domestic leagues and international competitions. Introduced…
Kagera records significant economic growth
KAGERA: KAGERA Region has experienced substantial economic growth between 2020 and 2025, following a government allocation of 1.131 tri/- for development projects. The region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose from…
UDOM launches mental health initiative for youth
DODOMA: THE University of Dodoma (UDOM) has launched a new mental health project, u’GOOD TevuAfya, aimed at addressing psychological challenges affecting young people, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas. Speaking…
Ministry hailed for strengthening TZ’s links with international community
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has commended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation for what he described as its commendable role in strengthening Tanzania’s…
Over 1,000 classrooms planned in Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR: THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Mussa Zungu, has said the Zanzibar government plans to continue constructing modern education infrastructure, including more than 1,000 classrooms, in the 2025/26…
Tea vendor busted in Dar drug sting
DAR ES SALAAM: TO a casual observer, he appeared like any other street tea vendor, carrying flasks and cups as he moved through city streets in search of customers. Mr…
China foreign minister jets in Dar today
DAR ES SALAAM: CHINA’S Foreign Minister and Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party Central Committee, Mr Wang Yi, is expected to touch down in Dar es Salaam…
PM orders allocation of dignified workspaces for petty traders, riders
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed Regional Commissioners to immediately engage with petty traders and transport operators to identify and dignified, customer-accessible workspaces. Speaking at a…
Government pledges to consider stakeholders’ views on draft driver fatigue regulations
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Government has assured transport stakeholders that it will consider their views on the draft 2026 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) regulations on the management of driver…
BoT holds policy rate at 5.75pc
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) maintained its central bank rate (CBR) at 5.75 per cent for the first quarter of 2026, marking the third consecutive hold, thanks…
Fresh impetus for blue economy
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has said the University of Dar es Salaam’s Institute of Marine Sciences (UDSM–IMS) in Zanzibar plays a central role in advancing blue economy…
Yanga plot striker signing ahead of Mapinduzi Cup Semis
DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans Head Coach Pedro Goncalves has disclosed that the club is eyeing the signing of a new striker during the current transfer window as part of…
Stars fly home with pride
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S heroes -Taifa Stars, are due to arrive home today from Morocco following a memorable and successful outing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), travelling aboard…
Minister urges Kengeja traders to relocate from roadside to modern market
ZANZIBAR: ENTREPRENEURS in Kengeja, Mkoani District, have been urged to abandon unsafe roadside trading and relocate to modern markets designed to improve their working conditions and livelihoods. The call was…
Konde–Msuka road brings relief to patients, expectant mothers in Pemba
PEMBA: THE opening of the Konde–Msuka road in Pemba has brought relief to expectant mothers and patients who for years struggled to reach health facilities, marking the end of prolonged…
Experts sharpen soil sampling skills for national digital soil health map
MOROGORO: EXPERTS collecting soil samples across the country convened for a workshop aimed at strengthening best sampling practices to support the development of a digital Soil Health Map that will…
Dodoma steps up tree planting to boost environmental sustainability
DODOMA: RESIDENTS of Dodoma Region have been urged to plant more trees and ensure proper care to promote environmental sustainability and make the region greener. Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule made…
Govt urges parents to enrol children with disabilities in schools
DODOMA: TANZANIANS have been urged to stop hiding children with disabilities at home, as the government reinforces its commitment to providing quality and inclusive education for every child, regardless of…
City Council drags tax defaulters to court
DODOMA: DODOMA City Council has instituted legal proceedings at the Makole Primary Court against business owners for failing to pay billboard taxes, business licence fees and service levies. Speaking to…
Parliamentary committees to begin 11-day preparatory meetings, elect chairpersons
DODOMA: PARLIAMENTARY Committees are set to begin an 11-day schedule of meetings next Tuesday in Dodoma, marking the first major activity of the 2026 legislative calendar ahead of the Second…
Govt pledges continued legal aid support
MOROGORO: THE government has expressed its commitment to continue providing legal assistance to citizens through the Samia Legal Aid Programme to address legal challenges, particularly disputes that require professional legal…
Samia to launch key marine science project
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR is poised to strengthen its role in marine research and the Blue Economy as President Samia Suluhu Hassan is today set to officially inaugurate a new academic and…
YEAR ENDER: Voluntary compliance, reforms fuel TRA’s 2025 breakthrough
DAR ES SALAAM: THE year 2025 marked a historic turning point for the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), characterised by exceptional performance in revenue collection, expansion of the tax base and…
CCM leaders urged to engage grassroots
DAR ES SALAAM: CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretary General, Dr Asha-Rose Migiro, has urged party leaders at district and regional levels to strengthen their engagement with grassroots members in order…
Strong global demand boosts export earnings
DAR ES SALAAM: EXPORTS of goods and services rose 13.1 per cent to 17.56 billion US dollars (over 43.63tri/-) in the period ending November last year, up from 15.52 billion…
NEVER AGAIN: Social media must build, not break the nation
DAR ES SALAAM: PEACE has long been one of Tanzania’s most cherished national pillars that quietly sustains livelihoods, attracts investment and holds together a diverse society. Yet in a brief…
PCCB nabs 137 over bank cards fraud
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) have arrested more than 137 suspects, including two Chinese nationals, in connection with engaging in illicit financial gains, tax…
TZ nets 27tri/- in investments
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA registered 927 investment projects valued at 11.09 billion US dollars (about 27.5tri/-) in 2025, creating nearly 163,000 jobs, with manufacturing emerging as the leading sector, data…
72 envoys attend training on the strategic role of the private sector in economic growth
DAR ES SALAAM: 72 participants have today, January 7, 2026. completed the Long Course at the Tanzania National Defense College (NDC-TZ) through a special lecture highlighting the contribution of the…
Tanzania invests 280bn/- to ensure a reliable power in Dar
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has invested over 280bn/- in various electricity projects to ensure a reliable power supply in Dar es Salaam region. This was disclosed today, January…
CCM cherishes ten-cell leaders as key players of its stability
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Secretary-General of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Dr Asha-Rose Migiro, has urged ten-cell leaders not to merely receive orders from above, but insteady instructions should come from…
Tanzania lures its citizens to apply for small-scale mining licenses
ZANZIBAR: THE Tanzanian Minerals Commission has encouraged Tanzanians to apply for Small-Scale Mining Licenses and establish small factories for cutting, processing, polishing gemstones to increase value before bringing them to…
Dar braces for Pharmaceutical Production Investment Forum
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry of Health has organised a Tanzania Pharmaceutical Production Investment Forum on January 19, 2026, a high-level platform aimed at attracting domestic and international investment into…
UDOM appoints Prof Sunzu as its Deputy Vice Chancellor
DODOMA: THE Chancellor of the University of Dodoma and the retired Chief Justice of Tanzania, Prof Ibrahim Juma, has appointed Prof Jefta Sunzu as Deputy Vice Chancellor for Planning, Finance…
200 works enter Tanzania Film Festival Awards grand finale
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Film Festival Awards are scheduled to take place on February 14, 2026, at The SuperDome in Masaki, Dar es Salaam. Speaking during the announcement of…
Tanzania supports AU efforts to ensure Somalia is firmly united
DAR ES SALAAM: THE United Republic of Tanzania said it fully supports the African Union’s efforts to resolve the conflict in Somalia and strongly opposes any actions aimed at dividing…
TARURA cautions the public of possible dangers heading into the wet season
DAR ES SALAAM: THE public has been urged to take precautions and remain vigilant during the rainy season to avoid possible dangers caused by flooding in road infrastructure areas. The…
Kombo awards certificates to 900 SAS-CFR graduates
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo has awarded certificates to 900 graduates of various academic levels and disciplines at the Dr…
Feeding the Islands: Why Zanzibar is struggling to grow enough rice
ZANZIBAR: IN the rice paddies of Kibonde Mzungu, early morning mist clings to the surface of flooded fields while farmers set to work transplanting seedlings. For these families, rice is…
Govt disburses loans to empower Tanga groups
TANGA: THE government has handed over 2.76bn/- to women, youths and persons with disabilities in Tanga under the 10 per cent loans scheme, as part of the fulfillment of President…
Tanzania’s youth and digital economy: Rethinking social media’s role
FOR too long, the image of Tanzanian youth online has been dominated by tales of wasted hours, viral distractions and the “hazardous” side of internet use. Yet there is a…
Reconciliation is not the responsibility of leaders alone, it is the collective duty of all citizens to foster national unity
DAR ES SALAAM: IN today’s world, where governance continues to improve, multiparty general elections are a cornerstone of democratic life. Such an election environment allows citizens to choose leaders, debate…
TZ at centre of shaping Africa’s energy ambitions
DAR ES SALAAM: THE year 2025 stands out as a defining moment that ignited renewed hope for a resilient energy future in Africa, with Tanzania firmly at the centre of…