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DAR ES SALAAM: EVERYDAY our roads seem to host a circus, and the clowns ride Bajaj and bodaboda. We all deserve to use the roads and consider also others with…

KILIMANJARO: DESPITE growing concerns over water scarcity linked to climate change, the Pangani Basin Water Board (PBWB) still has the capacity to distribute water to users without developing new water…

KILIMANJARO: KILIMANJARO Regional Commissioner Nurdin Babu has called on citizens to protect and maintain road infrastructure, including road signs, to ensure their longevity, especially at a time when substantial public…

ARUSHA: THE Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue collaborating with various development stakeholders, including Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), in recognition of their significant contribution to socio-economic development across the country.…

DODOMA: BEFORE various regions of Tanzania began experiencing rainfall, widespread concern had emerged in several densely populated areas due to acute water shortages. Extended periods of dry weather had caused…

ZANZIBAR: MINISTER for Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ms Anna Atanath Paul, has urged graduates of entrepreneurship training programmes to effectively use the skills they have acquired to improve…

TANGA: THE Tanga Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Almachius Muchunguzi, has raised alarm over recent incidents of extreme violence against children in the region, warning that…

ZANZIBAR: FOR decades, residents of Tumbatu Island have endured risky sea crossings to access basic medical services on the mainland. That long and often dangerous journey is expected to end…

DODOMA: RELIGIOUS leaders have urged Tanzanians to uphold dialogue, justice and mutual respect as key pillars for sustaining peace and national stability during the festive season. Bishop of the Anglican…

DAR ES SALAAM: IN the previous article, I argued that Tanzania’s post election period was marked by moments when the exercise of some rights intersected, and at times collided with…

ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT Hussein Ali Mwinyi has vowed that his government will focus on the construction of multi-storey schools as a long-term solution to classroom shortages and the double-shift system that…

DAR ES SALAAM: IN 2025, the country charted a bold course for the future with the historic launch of the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (TDV 2050), a landmark national blueprint…

KARATU: OVER 2,000 Tanzanians, including local youths from surrounding villages, have been recruited for the implementation of the second phase of the Eyasi–Wembere oil and gas exploration project at Endeshi…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Government has stepped up interventions to mitigate the effects of ongoing heavy rainfall, which has already disrupted transport infrastructure in several regions, including the Standard Gauge…

AFRICA: THE world has seen dramatic improvements in maternal, newborn and child health. For instance, the World Health Organisation reported a 38% reduction in maternal deaths between 2000 and 2017,…

DAE ES SALAAM: THERE is no season I fear more than the festive season, especially Christmas. And let me make this very clear before theologians start sharpening their pens: I…

DAR ES SALAAM: YESTERDAY it was reported that the third phase of the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN III) under the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) will start early next…

DAR ES SALAAM: WITH just a few days if not hours left until the end of the year 2025, people around the world in their respective time zones are looking…

AFRICA: OVER the past few decades most advanced countries have witnessed two striking reversals of the gender gap. First, teaching has become a profession dominated by women. This is particularly…

AFRICA: The increasing use of social media, particularly in African countries, offers several opportunities to promote messages about sexual health behaviours among young adults on the continent. It can complement…

AFRICA: Fundamental changes are taking place in the world: what are the implications for Africa A generation ago, newly appointed Organisation of African Unity (OAU) SecretaryGeneral Dr Salim Ahmed Salim…

“Completely life-changing”. “Nothing could have fully prepared me”. These are the sorts of phrases you often hear from women when they become a mother. These descriptions can point to the…

HOLLYWOOD: SNOOP Dogg took over for the NFL’s second-ever Christmas Halftime show on Thursday evening, enlisting a star-studded set of cameos from the likes of Lainey Wilson, the singers behind…

MOROCCO: BENIN edged Botswana 1–0 in their Group D match at the Africa Cup of Nations at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, yesterday. Yohan Roche’s first half…

ZANZIBAR: THE much anticipated Mapinduzi Cup gets under way today with a series of entertaining activities ahead of the opening matches at the New Amaan Complex in Unguja. Football fans…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s revenue landscape in 2025 has been increasingly shaped by efforts to expand its tax base, with a strong focus on leveraging digital systems to enhance revenue…

VOCATIONAL Education for Marginalised Youths (VEMA) project, implemented by the Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) College in Mwanza, is starting to show positive results by empowering young people to overcome…

EDUCATION remains one of the most powerful tools for social transformation, economic growth, and the promotion of gender equality. Across the world, evidence consistently shows that educating girls leads to…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) has called on women golfers across the country to participate in its upcoming leadership election by collecting nomination forms ahead of…

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, said that sport is a powerful force for uniting communities and nations, as he opened the AFED Sports Festival Zanzibar 2025 at the Maisara…

UGANDA: TAIFA Stars Head Coach Miguel Gamondi has expressed confidence in his team ahead of their Group C Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against Uganda at Al Medina Stadium…

NIGERIA: Ini Edo begs Censors Board as CAN kicks against ‘A very dirty Christmas’NOLLYWOOD actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has made an emotional appeal to the National Film and Video…

TANGA: PHASE Three of the Water Services Improvement Project, the first water infrastructure investment in Tanzania to be financed through a Green Bond is pushing the Tanga Urban Water Supply…

DODOMA: MINISTER for Home Affairs, George Simbachawene, has urged Tanzanians to safeguard peace and nurture love, noting that these values bring light and enable people to live happily. He made…

DODOMA: THE Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has said that the Public Procurement Act, 2023, together with its 2024 Regulations, has strengthened discipline in the use of public funds and…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE third phase of the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN III) under the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is set to start in early 2026, targeting more…

KIBAHA: THE feasibility study for route selection for the construction of the high-pressure Kinyerezi– Chalinze natural gas transmission pipeline, which aims, among other objectives, to fulfil the government’s ambition of…

DAR ES SALAAM: CHRISTMAS Day 2025 was expected to unfold differently. In the days before it, whispers of planned demonstrations spread across social media and street corners alike. The mood…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA Revenue Authority (TRA) Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda has called on taxpayers across the country to maintain the spirit of voluntary tax payment in the coming year,…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s tourism sector recorded a nine per cent increase in tourist arrivals in the first eleven months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s tourism sector recorded a nine per cent increase in tourist arrivals in the first eleven months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The…

MWANZA: AS the year 2025 draws to a close, the nation has celebrated a historic milestone with the official inauguration of the JP Magufuli Bridge, marking a new chapter in…

KIGOMA: Airtel Tanzania has officially launched five new communication towers in various locations, including Kigoma, Singida, Kilimanjaro, Geita, and Morogoro as part of Airtel’s strategy to expand its network coverage…

DAR ES SALAAM: PEACE, stability, and tranquility have filled the commercial city of Dar es Salaam as citizens in various places have celebrated the festival seasons of Christmas joyfully with…

DAR ES SALAAM: SIGNIFICANT progress has been made in TB diagnostics in the past decade as countries in the African region embrace new technologies. However, many people still have no…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN youths have been urged to exercise caution in their actions and decisions, avoiding undue influence from individuals who seek to incite unrest and threaten the country’s…

DAR ES SALAM: AT just 32 years old, Halary Msoka embodies a powerful truth often overlooked in conventional success stories: life’s unexpected detours can sometimes lead to the most fulfilling…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to be hosted by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya marks a historic milestone as the first-ever edition of the tournament…

DAR ES SALAAM: TAIFA Stars remain hopeful about Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C campaign despite a 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in their Group C opener at Fez Stadium.…

MOROCCO: THE Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition was originally due to be a mid-year…