EU commits 36.5bn/- for Mwanza water project
MWANZA: THE European Union (EU) has committed Euro 12.93 million (about 36.5bn/-) to support the second phase of the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Project (LV WATSAN II).The investment…
CRDB backs family blessed with quintuplets
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR Simon Benjamin Mkwizu and his wife Victoria, the birth of quintuplets at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) was a life-changing moment. The arrival of five babies in…
TBS turns 50 as Tanzania pushes for quality-driven industry
DAR ES SALAAM: AS Tanzania intensifies efforts to expand its industrial base and compete in global markets, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) says quality control will remain at the…
Tanzania takes lead on climate mobility
BERLIN: TANZANIA has been selected to coordinate Africa’s Climate Mobility Agenda, a move that places the country at the forefront of efforts to address the growing challenges of climate-induced migration…
Legal aid campaign targets wider reach
ZANZIBAR: MORE Tanzanians are set to benefit from free legal services following the launch of the second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign in Zanzibar yesterday, with the…
Dar, Windhoek eye investment growth
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has identified key investment opportunities in ports and logistics, agribusiness, fisheries, mining and tourism, urging Namibian investors to tap into the sectors to…
It’s beyond history
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Namibia yesterday agreed to elevate their long-standing historical ties into a stronger economic partnership focused on trade, investment and job creation, as Presidents Samia Suluhu…
A growing threat to East Africa’s youths
DAR ES SALAAM: ACROSS East Africa, gambling has become an increasingly popular activity among young people, driven by rapid technological advancement, widespread smartphone use, unemployment and the promise of quick…
Ally: Dar City Were Better Than JKT
DAR ES SALAAM: ALLY Abdallah has said his team is delighted with its convincing 62-33 victory over JKT, describing the win as significant because JKT is one of the strongest…
Dar Leopards Roadgrip rugby festival showcases regional talent
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar Leopards have successfully hosted its Annual Touch Rugby Tournament 2026, bringing together players, supporters, sponsors and spectators from across Tanzania and East Africa for a…
Parliament opens finance bill hearings as Sh1.72tr tax shake-up goes to public test
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget will on Saturday begin statutory public hearings on the Finance Bill 2026, marking the start of formal parliamentary scrutiny of sweeping…
Govt clarifies EU vote on €156m programme, refutes suspension claims
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has dismissed claims that the European Parliament vote on the €156mn partnership programme has suspended funding, insisting the decision is not final and does not…
TRA hails taxpayers’ significant contribution towards various milestones during its 30-year service
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Kariakoo Tax Region has commended taxpayers in the Mchikichini area for their significant contribution towards enabling the Authority to achieve various milestones…
Tanzania, Indonesia sign audit pact
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Indonesia have signed an audit cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening public sector auditing, promoting accountability, and improving management of public resources. The Memorandum of Understanding…
Govt plans forest products market
DODOMA: The government is in the move to set up a dedicated forest products market to cut out middlemen and improve earnings for farmers and communities. Deputy Minister for Natural…
Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign returns with wider reach
DODOMA: THE second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign will be launched in Zanzibar tomorrow ,June 20, 2026 in Zanzibar , with the government promising to take legal…
Trade, investment feature in UK speaker, Tanzania envoy talks
LONDON, UK: Tanzania’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mr Mbelwa Kairuki, met and held talks with the Speaker of the UK Parliament, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle, at the…
Specialist care grows as lifestyle diseases increase
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania’s hospitals are seeing growing demand for specialist care as more patients present with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease and blood flow related complications. At…
African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference
ACCRA: Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in Ghana that brought together self-described “pro-family” activists from…
Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie
GUADALAJARA: Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo’s second-half strike earned…
Mineral markets cut smuggling, lift revenue
DODOMA: THE establishment of mineral markets and purchasing centres has improved transparency in Tanzania’s mineral trade and reduced smuggling, the Mineral Commission has said. Speaking at the ongoing Public Service…
Tanzania probes 64 Ebola alerts, confirms no cases
DODOMA: THE Ministry of Health has investigated 64 Ebola alerts from 21 regions and confirmed that all tested cases were negative. Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa said 11 suspected cases met…
US-Iran peace talks postponed, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Switzerland said U.S. talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the Middle East conflict, opens new tab would not take place on Friday, while Vice President JD Vance…
Barker: Simba must keep fighting
DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA SC Head Coach Steve Barker said his side must continue fighting until the end of the season after securing a crucial 1-0 victory over Mbeya City…
Yanga return to summit
ARUSHA: YOUNG Africans SC returned to the top of the Mainland Premier League table after securing a 2-0 victory over Fountain Gate FC at Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium in…
Dar-Seoul trade gap narrows as exports surge
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s exports to South Korea have more than quadrupled over the past five years, creating new opportunities for local producers even as trade remains heavily tilted in…
Ukerewe extends 586m/- loans to community groups
MWANZA: UKEREWE District Council in Mwanza Region has disbursed loans worth 586 million/- to 57 groups of women, youths and people with disabilities under the 10 per cent loan programme…
Chief Justice Masaju’s first year delivers sweeping judicial reforms
DAR ES SALAAM: THE administration of justice remains one of the most important pillars of any democratic society. A judiciary must not only be independent and impartial but also efficient,…
Why communities are part and parcel of Vision 2050
MWANZA: AS Tanzania advances toward its ambitious goal of becoming a prosperous, inclusive and globally competitive middle-income nation under the National Development Vision 2050, increasing attention is being directed toward…
Community seed banks are transforming food systems, farmer resilience in Northern Tanzania
IN the drylands and highlands of northern Tanzania, seeds are far more than planting materials. They are repositories of biodiversity, carriers of indigenous knowledge, and the foundation upon which food…
If Cape Verde can stun Spain, why not Taifa Stars at AFCON 2027?
DAR ES SALAAM: AGAINST all odds, Cape Verde, appearing at the FIFA World Cup for the first time, earned a point against title contender Spain. They played with full energy,…
Msuva opens up on Samatta inspiration, life abroad
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR many young footballers growing up in Tanzania, the dream of playing professional football abroad often seems distant. For Simon Msuva, however, that dream was built step…
Why businesses must prepare now for AFCON 2027
DAR ES SALAAM: AS the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gathers momentum, much of the public discussion has understandably centred on stadium construction, transport infrastructure, security…
Mohawk cut adds dimension to World Cup marvels, but its associated tiptoe dance melts into thin air
DAR ES SALAAM: MEXICO’S Julián Quiñones scored the very first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He found the back of the net for the Mexican national team in…
Employers told to honour domestic workers’ wages
MWANZA: THE government has reminded employers of domestic workers to comply with newly introduced minimum wage regulations and ensure workers receive all benefits provided under labour laws. The reminder was…
Free medical camp brings relief in Katavi
KATAVI: HUNDREDS of residents have benefited from free health screening and treatment during a seven-day medical camp held in Mpanda Municipality, Katavi Region. The camp was organised by a non-governmental…
TANAPA steps up protection of Gombe chimpanzees
ARUSHA: TANZANIA National Parks (TANAPA) has intensified conservation measures to protect chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, with new efforts focused on safeguarding their habitat, strengthening law enforcement and increasing community…
Minister calls for stronger political cooperation
MOROGORO: THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Deus Sangu, has urged members of the National Council of Political Parties to…
From rocks to riches: How 2026/27 budget advances mineral processing ambitions
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR decades, Tanzania has been known as one of Africa’s top mineral-rich countries. Its exports and government revenues have benefited greatly from resources like gold, diamonds, tanzanite,…
Before the public reacts: What smart leaders do early
“THE issue is rarely the reform itself. The issue is how people are prepared for it.” A few weeks ago, I found myself reflecting on an experience that has become…
Champion Vision 2050, community urged
MWANZA: THE Minister for Youth Development, Dr Joel Nanauka, has urged community development professionals to intensify public education on the National Development Vision 2050 to ensure people actively participate in…
War veterans to receive long-awaited benefits
DODOMA: MORE than 7,000 volunteer fighters who helped defeat former Ugandan ruler Idi Amin in 1979 will begin receiving benefits in the 2026/27 financial year following the completion of legal…
MPs applaud social security expansion
DODOMA: THE National Social Security Fund (NSSF) aims to register 3.7 million self-employed workers by June 2031 as part of efforts to expand social security coverage, while strategic investments by…
PM: No rift over resource sharing, service delivery in Union
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has reaffirmed that there is no conflict between Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar over the utilisation of national resources or the delivery of public services,…
Tanzania to host Namibia president
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to arrive in the country today, for three-day state visit at the invitation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, aimed…
Legal aid campaign targets campus, workplace abuse
DODOMA: THE government will use the second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign to tackle gender-based harassment and abuse in universities and workplaces following complaints from students and…
Govt abandons gold sale plan
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has said the government has not sold any of the gold acquired by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) as part of the country’s foreign…
Council officials face 501m/- laundering charges
SINGIDA: SEVEN officials of Manyoni District Council and a contractor have been arraigned before the Manyoni District Court in Singida Region and charged with money laundering and other economic crimes…
Samia to swear in Jingu as judiciary CEO
DAR ES SALAAM: President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to swear in Dr Antony Jingu as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Judiciary of Tanzania in a ceremony scheduled…
VP directs institutions to embrace AI
DAR ES SALAAM: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has called for the accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies in public institutions to improve service delivery, reduce bureaucracy…