GSM deepens business ties with Chinese truck firm
DAR ES SALAAM: GSM Group has reached a historic milestone after receiving 100 fuel transport trucks from Sino Truck Tanzania, a move expected to boost efficiency in the country’s transport…
Visit Tanzania, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, urge Italian tourists
ARUSHA: VISITORS are raving about Tanzania, and Italian travelers have shown to be captivated by the country’s amazing food, warm people, perfect weather, and incredible wildlife, calling the experience a…
New ride-hailing services boost driver opportunities
DODOMA: Drivers in Dodoma, Mwanza, and Morogoro may soon enjoy new income opportunities with the launch of Maxim, an international online transport company. This entry into the vibrant urban transport…
Tourism Boom: Zanzibar nears 1m visitors a year
Zanzibar is on the verge of a historic milestone as annual tourist arrivals move closer to the one-million mark—an achievement that tourism authorities say reflects the islands’ growing global appeal,…
Arusha sees tourism boom heading to festive season
ARUSHA: TOURISM continues to flourish in Arusha Region heading to the festive season, a situation that has delighted Regional Commissioner, Amos Makalla. Makalla, who chaired a meeting of the Arusha…
Tanzania renews efforts to control noise, vibration in cities
DAR ES SALAAM: THE National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has renewed efforts to control environmental pollution caused by noise and vibrations following an increase in complaints in both urban and…
PEDIMA sees the unseen in business innovation
DAR ES SALAAM: INNOVATIVE and visionary Tanzanian youth, Peter Mallya, popularly known as PEDIMA, has continued to attract significant attention in the country’s business sector due to the rapid growth…
SHIMMUTA Games: Patrick steers NEMC to a hefty win
MORGORO: THE National Environment Management Council (NEMC) punished WCF with a 5-0 blitz in a one-sided SHIMMUTA Games match held on Thursday at the Highland Stadium in Morogoro Region. It…
Vodacom rolls out cross-border M-Pesa payments
DAR ES SALAAM: Vodacom Tanzania has officially launched its international payment service, M-Pesa Global Payments, a groundbreaking step that transforms business operations and simplifies payments for Tanzanian customers and merchants…
Tanzania, Algeria mark 61 years of diplomatic ties
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Algeria have jointly celebrated 71 years since Algeria’s revolution and 61 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations, highlighting decades of strong cooperation in…
Tanzania moves to enhance Tanzanite value, global market
MIRERANI: THE Tanzanian government has reorganised to promote and elevate Tanzanite internationally through a strategy to restore the status of the rare stone in the world. Minerals Minister, Anthony Mavunde,…
Tz moves to boost swimming with plans for Olympic-standard pool
DAR ES SALAAM: GOVERNMENT has announced plans to elevate the country’s swimming landscape with the construction of a modern 50-meter Olympic-standard pool, a facility expected to transform athlete development and…
Female athletes take centre stage in Dar
DAR ES SALAAM: THE 7th edition of the Women’s Athletics Championship officially kicks off in Dar es Salaam today, uniting 155 female athletes from 31 regions across mainland Tanzania and…
Mbarawa directs TPA to intensify oversight on fuel project
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa, has urged the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to increase its technical supervision and on-site oversight of the construction of 15 large-capacity…
Sea Cliff Golf Club set for November Golf Challenge
DAR ES SALAAM: SEA Cliff Resort & Spa Golf Club is gearing up to host one of Zanzibar’s most anticipated sporting events, the Sea Cliff November Golf Challenge, scheduled to…
Peace, Unity Key to Driving Development in Ukerewe — DC Ngubiagai
UKEREWE: UKEREWE District Commissioner, Mr Christopher Ngubiagai has emphasized that peace and unity remain the essential pillars for advancing community development, noting that without stability, development efforts cannot succeed. Speaking…
TZ pledges stronger efforts on port efficiency, safety
LONDON: TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing port efficiency, maritime safety, security and decarbonisation initiatives, with a strong focus on innovation and solidarity as key drivers of sustainable maritime…
Why Tanzanian youths must safeguard national values
DAR ES SALAAM: YOUTHS are the lifeblood of any nation, and their engagement in shaping the future is critical. A country’s peace, stability and development are fragile achievements that require…
RC urges action on antimicrobial resistance
MWANZA: PHARMACY professionals in the country have been urged to take immediate measures in addressing the increasing antimicrobial resistance by providing proper education to the public on the safe and…
Tanzania eyes pharma hub role
ALGIERS: TANZANIA has expressed readiness to collaborate with other African countries to reduce reliance on imported health commodities and position itself as a key regional player in the manufacture of…
Child stunting drops by 34pc in Bukombe
BUKOMBE: BUKOMBE District Council in Geita Region has successfully reduced the challenge of child stunting by 34 per cent, dropping from an average of 23 children in 2024 to an…
Government moves to shield local traders
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has unveiled a comprehensive review of business laws to pinpoint areas requiring reform and to foster a more conducive environment for traders nationwide. Minister for…
Border surveillance nets 76 illegal immigrants
KAGERA: THE Police force, in collaboration with the Immigration Department, has arrested 76 foreigners for entering the country without following the required immigration procedures. Kagera Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant…
DC stresses peace as foundation for national development
MOROGORO: MOROGORO District Commissioner, Mr Mussa Kilakala has urged Tanzanians to safeguard the peace and stability of the nation, saying that without peace, essential development activities, both personal and national…
ZEC chief calls for transparency, collaboration
ZANZIBAR: THE Chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC), Justice George Kazi has stressed the importance of transparency, professionalism and collaboration in strengthening electoral management in Zanzibar. Speaking at a…
Ngono River project revival raises hope
BUKOBA: RESIDENTs of Mwanza, Geita, Kagera, Mara, Simiyu and Shinyanga regions have expressed joy following reports that the government is finalising plans to revive the long-awaited Ngono River project. Daudi…
Government, private sector join forces to boost tourism
MOROGORO: MINISTER for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji has said the government is strengthening partnerships with private investors to expand accommodation capacity within national parks, in response to…
2VP orders completion of Zanzibar Port projects by January
ZANZIBAR: Zanzibar’s Second Vice-President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has directed contractors building the Isles’ new passenger and cargo ports to ensure all projects are completed before January 2026. He issued…
EAC nations meet to identify the flagship infrastructure projects
DODOMA: THE identification of flagship infrastructure projects from East African Community (EAC) member states peaked the community’s joint meeting convened virtually today, November 27, 2025, in Dodoma. The Tanzanian government,…
Kilombero Sugar, Ifakara firm, agree to provide free food to school children
IFAKARA: KILOMBERO Sugar Company has entered a three-year partnership with Ifakara Bakery and the Free Bread Initiative to support a long-running community program that provides free breakfast and bread to…
Observe tenderness, PS cautions 120 alternative child care providers
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups, Dr John Jingu, has called upon officers providing alternative child care services in…
Tanzanian Conservationist Rahima Njaidi Honoured at 2025 Tusk Awards in London
LONDON: MJUMITA founder and Chief Executive Rahima Njaidi has been recognised at the 2025 Tusk Conservation Awards for her trailblazing work placing rural communities at the centre of Tanzania’s forest…
Mwinyi leads burial of veteran Muhammed
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Mwinyi on Wednesday led scores of mourners in the burial of veteran politician Ali Ameir Muhammed, who passed away on Tuesday. The Zanzibar Second Vice-President,…
BRELA’s digital innovation earns Tanzania 82bn/-
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Industry and Trade, Judith Kapinga, has commended the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) for the major strides it has made in improving its…
Kilimanjaro Premium Lager: Celebrating 24 Years of Running, Culture and Unity
KILIMANJARO: As the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Kilimanjaro always blesses it with its rare and beautiful sighting, the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager International Marathon continues to rise, now marking its 24th…
Tanzania cautions institutions against delaying workers’ entitlements
IRINGA: HUMAN Resource Officers and Legal Officers have been urged to strictly adhere to laws, regulations, procedures and established guidelines when handling disciplinary cases to prevent unnecessary financial losses to…
South Africa hits back after Trump says US won’t invite it for G20 next year
SOUTH AFRICA: SOUTH Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as “regrettable” the announcement by US President Donald Trump that South Africa would not be invited to take part in next…
Tanzanian designer smells fortune at Wear nigeria gala
ABUJA: TANZANIAN fashion designer and model Agusta Masaki has arrived in Nigeria to represent the country at the major fashion event, Africana Royal Elegance Collection, scheduled to start tomorrow, November…
BoT injects 25m US dollars to boost liquidity in the interbank forex market
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has moved to stabilise the foreign exchange market by selling 25m US dollars through an interbank auction conducted under its 2023 Foreign…
Tanzania invests 17bn/- to boost oral, dental health services
DODOMA: THE Ministry of Health has invested a total of 17bn/- to improve equipment for oral and dental health services in the country. The announcement was made in Dodoma by…
Tanzania launches exhibition to honour founders of TAZARA
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, has launched a special exhibition on the History of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway (TAZARA) at the National Museum…
Ukraine peace plan exposes Western double standards
UKRAINE: As Western governments push forward a Ukraine peace plan, critics across the Global South say the initiative exposes long-standing double standards in how the United States and Europe frame…
Tanzania cautions EU parliament over political interference
BUSSELS: TANZANIA has sharply criticized what it calls a rising wave of foreign political interference after the European Parliament scheduled a hearing on alleged post-election abuses without consulting the government,…
OCPD urged to embrace creativity
DODOMA: Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr Zuberi Juma Homera (MP), has urged staff of the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Draftsman (OCPD) to embrace greater creativity and professionalism…
Pressure mounts as Tanzania commits to protect its sovereignty
DODOMA: TANZANIA is facing a quiet but intensifying campaign of external political pressure, delivered not through invasions or sanctions but through diplomats, foreign-funded NGOs, religious actors, media networks and powerful…
Tanzania, UAE agree to strengthen parliamentary collaboration
ABU DHABI: The Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Yacoub Hassan Mohamed, has met and held discussions with the Speaker…
Tanzania hailed for adopting IPSAS standards.
ACCRA: TANZANIA has been praised for being among the leading countries in Africa in adopting International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), a move that has contributed to transparency and accountability…
Algeria pledges to offer scholarships to Tanzanian youth
HARARE: THE Tanzanian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, Suzan Kaganda, has said that the government of Algeria continues to offer educational scholarships to Tanzanian youth in various fields, as well as…
Why the G20 both lost and found its way
MOSCOW: ON November 30, 2025, South Africa’s G20 presidency will conclude. This year was unique in the history of the intergovernmental forum, since it was the first time an African…