Voda profit rises 28pc on M-Pesa, data growth
DAR ES SALAAM: VODACOM Tanzania Plc has reported a strong operating profit growth for the six months ending September, underpinned by double-digit gains in M-Pesa, data and digital services, as…
Protect Kiru–Magara Irrigation project, farmers told
MANYARA: FARMERS from four wards implementing the Kiru–Magara Valley Irrigation Project in Babati District, Manyara Region, have been urged to protect the irrigation infrastructure so that it can benefit future…
COPRA distributes seeds to mung bean farmers
DODOMA: THE Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) has handed over three tonnes of mungbean seeds to Simiyu Regional Commissioner Anamringi Macha for distribution to farmers as part of…
Body of Tanzanian killed in Israel to be repatriated
ISRAEL: TANZANIA through its Embassy in Tel Aviv, has confirmed that it is continuing to work closely with the government of Israel to complete the process of repatriating the remains…
Youth with albinism in Morogoro trained in business skills
MOROGORO: THE Tanzania Albinism Society (TAS) in Morogoro Region has empowered 70 young people with albinism by providing them with entrepreneurship training and start-up capital to help them establish small…
Geita launch crackdown against unregistered healers
GEITA: POLICE Force in Geita Region has declared a crackdown on fraud, gender-based violence and misleading witchcraft practices being conducted by individuals posing as traditional healers. The Geita Regional Police…
Tanzania holds first raw cashew auction for this season
MTWARA: TANZANIA has conducted its first auction for raw cashew nuts for the 2025/2026 season, with farmers selling their produce at prices ranging between 3,520/- and 2,550/- per kilogramme. The…
Over 890,000 students begin Form Two exams today
DAR ES SALAAM: MORE than 898,000 candidates are sitting for the Form Two National Assessment (FTNA) starting today across mainland Tanzania. Of these, 2,267 students will take vocational subjects for…
Why registration exercise of motorists crucial for safety
DAR ES SALAAM: MOTORCYCLE taxis (boda-boda) and three-wheelers (bajaj) operators and riders in Dar es Salaam have welcomed the ongoing registration exercise, saying it will enhance safety, streamline operations and…
Trade bodies push for AfCFTA fast-track
GHANA: AFRICAN trade bodies have called for a shift from talk to action on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging governments to fast-track its implementation. According to the…
Mwinyi to address Zanzibar House of Representatives today
“The president’s address to the House and the public serves as a guiding framework for national development and the implementation of various campaign commitments,” said Speaker Maulid. The post Mwinyi…
UN TOURISM ASSEMBLY: ‘TZ safe, stable’
SAUDI ARABIA: TANZANIA has guaranteed the world that its tourism sector remains safe, secure and open to visitors. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Hassan…
COP30 reveals 2.5 tri/- boost for Africa’s smallholder farmers
BELEM, Brazil: THE Gates Foundation announced a new commitment to advancing climate adaptation, helping smallholder farmers build resilience to a warming world and protect hard-won gains against poverty. Announced at…
Syria’s al-Sharaa arrives in US for official visit
USA: SYRIAN President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, according to state media, during which Washington hopes to enlist Damascus in its coalition against…
Philippines: Thousands evacuate as new super typhoon nears
PHILIPPINES: MORE than 900,000 people in eastern, central and northern provinces of the Philippines have been evacuated from their homes as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches the archipelago. Fung-wong, which intensified…
JKT Queens begin CAF Champions League campaign today
EGYPT: JKT Queens will kick off their first campaign in the CAF Women’s Champions League today, as they play their opening match against Gaborone United of Botswana, taking place in…
Yanga chase consistency as KMC battle to revive form
DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans will face Kinondoni Municipal Council FC in a Mainland Premier League fixture at the KMC Complex in Dar es Salaam today, with both teams seeking…
Welcome to Republic of Wachambuzi: Where every Tanzanian is National Football Team coach
DAR ES SALAAM: If Tanzania ever needed a new republic, it wouldn’t need borders, flags or passports. It already exists, a nation within a nation; The Republic of Wachambuzi. A…
Let us nurture peace
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has concluded the much-awaited General Election with results on ballot paper out and special seats Members of Parliament (MPs) already named. Different steps are currently being…
Itembe River Bridge construction reaches 95pc completion
MEATU: THE construction of the Itembe River Bridge in Meatu District, Simiyu Region, is now 95 per cent complete, according to the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS). Speaking to journalists…
ZPC cuts import fees to stabilise food prices
ZANZIBAR: IN a move to control the rise of food prices in the isles, the Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) has announced an 80 per cent reduction in levies on all…
Police vow justice for recent skirmishes
DODOMA: THE Tanzania Police Force has vowed to track down and bring to justice all individuals involved in the recent skirmishes. According to a police statement, the violence, which erupted…
Diplomats: Peace, unity, key to progress
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIANS have been urged to continue protecting the country’s lasting peace to enable leaders to effectively implement development projects for national prosperity. Citizens have been reminded to…
Tanzania to take active role at UN World tourism meeting
RIYADH: TANZANIA has confirmed its readiness to take an active role at the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.…
TGC opens centers to promote mineral value-added opportunities
ARUSHA: THE Tanzania Gemmological Center (TGC) has opened special centers to promote opportunities in the country’s mineral value-added chain at the Arusha International Convention Center (AICC) and at the Kilimanjaro…
Tanzania wows 120 US travel agents with wildlife, culture
ARUSHA: TANZANIA’S unmatched wildlife, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes have captured the hearts of nearly 120 travel agents from the United States. The agents, visiting the country for the first…
Tanzania is committed to ensure a successful reconciliation, Dr Nchimbi assures SADC
DODOMA: TANZANIA’S Vice President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has assured Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States that Tanzania under Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan’s presidency is committed to ensure the reconciliation…
Afghanistan’s Taliban blames ‘irresponsible’ Pakistan as peace talks fail
AFGHANSTAN: AFGHANSTAN’S Taliban rulers have blamed Pakistan for a lack of results after mediated talks by Qatar and Turkiye in Istanbul, but have insisted a previously agreed ceasefire will hold…
Trump exempts Hungary from sanctions for buying Russian oil
HUNGARY: HUNGARIAN Prime Minister Vickor Orban said Friday his country received an exemption from US sanctions on imports of Russian oil. Orban was speaking with reporters from Hungarian media outlets…
SADC congratulates President Samia on election victory
DODOMA: LEADERS of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have congratulated President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her victory in the October 2025 General Election. These remarks were made at the…
Travelers face mounting delays this weekend as airlines cut hundreds of flights due to the shutdown
USA: DISGRUNTLED travelers across the US will face more disruptions to their plans this weekend, as airlines cancel hundreds of additional flights and delays continue to mount due to air…
Dr Mwinyi swears in Hemed Suleiman as Isles second VP
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has sworn in Hemed Suleiman Abdulla as the Second Vice President of Zanzibar. Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has…
Tanzania to feature in Africa Women Basketball League
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) has confirmed the country’s participation in the upcoming Africa Women Basketball League (AWBL), a continental club tournament organized by FIBA Africa. Through…