AFCON UNDER-17: Serengeti Boys chase history
MOROCCO: NATIONAL under-17 football team Head Coach Elieneza Nsanganzelu has admitted Egypt will provide a tough test in today’s CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Morocco, insisting…
ESRF position paper on oil volatility underestimates Tanzanians’ suffering
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) position paper, “Global Oil Price Volatility and Tanzania: Impacts and Policy Options,” released in March 2026, is one of the…
Beyond Reassessment: Reflection on partnership, perception and the future of United States –Tanzania relations
DAR ES SALAAM: A FEW days ago, I found myself doing what communication professionals often do when confronted with an issue attracting international attention: I stopped reading the headlines and…
Central Zone set for 115 irrigation projects
DODOMA: CENTRAL zone regions are set to benefit from 115 irrigation projects aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and strengthening resilience against climate change. Deputy Minister for Agriculture David Silinde told…
Tendering begins for nationwide sports schools’ project
DODOMA: THE government has launched the tendering process for construction of 56 sports schools across the country as part of a strategy to strengthen talent development and expand sports education…
63 inactive mining licences face cancellation
DODOMA: A TOTAL of 63 inactive prospecting licences are under legal review as authorities move to revoke undeveloped mining areas and reallocate some of them to small-scale miners. Deputy Minister…
The timeless appeal of Ankara coats
DAR ES SALAAM: ANKARA coats are becoming one of the boldest fashion statements among modern African women, blending culture, confidence and contemporary style. Once popular mainly in dresses and headwraps,…
NEMC@40: Four decades of protecting TZ’s environment, economy
DAR ES SALAAM: AS Tanzania accelerates industrialisation, urban expansion and infrastructure development, the role of environmental protection has never been more critical. At the centre of this balancing act for…
Before saying ‘I do’, ask yourself these questions
DAR ES SALAAM: MARRIAGE is often described as one of life’s most beautiful journeys, built on love, trust and companionship. Yet behind many wedding celebrations and smiling photographs are couples…
When parents stop listening, children seek guidance elsewhere
DAR ES SALAAM: IN many homes today, parents wake up early and return late exhausted from the endless pursuit of survival. Between work, business and daily pressures, family conversations are…
From the margins to the mainstream
E VERY city quietly runs on two systems at once. One is visible in motion, women opening small businesses before sunrise, traders arranging vegetables in crowded markets, mothers balancing household…
Women on the frontlines of climate change
DODOMA: WHEN the rains fail in rural areas, it is often women who feel the impact first. They walk longer distances in search of water, spend more hours gathering firewood…
Why risk management matters more than ever for public entities
DAR ES SALAAM: AS global economies face increasing volatility driven by financial shocks, climate change, and accelerating digital disruption, risk management is shifting from a technical compliance requirement into a…
Arusha City set for spectacular Cape to Cairo Arusha international marathon as Makonda confirmed guest of honor
ARUSHA: MINISTER for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Mr Paul Makonda, is expected to grace the high profile Cape to Cairo Arusha International Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026.…
Peaceful Eid celebrations reflect TZ’s enduring unity
DAR ES SALAAM: YESTERDAY’s Eid al-Adha celebrations in the country as well as globally reminded Tanzanians that peace, tolerance and unity remain among the nation’s greatest strengths. Across cities, towns…
Late Magufuli’s mother to be buried tomorrow
GEITA: THE late Suzana Magufuli, 94, mother of Tanzania’s fifthphase President, the late John Pombe Magufuli, will be laid to rest tomorrow at the family cemetery in Chato District after…
Zanzibar renews push for US, UK offices
ZANZIBAR: THE government is continuing diplomatic engagements with the United States and the United Kingdom in efforts to persuade the two countries to reopen their consular offices in Zanzibar, as…
Dodoma gears up for Uhuru Torch race
DODOMA: RESIDENTS of Dodoma District have been urged to turn out in large numbers to welcome Uhuru Torch Race, which is expected to arrive in the capital city on June…
PM touts local development financing
BRAZZAVILLE: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has said Tanzania is intensifying domestic revenue mobilisation and directing tax collections into projects that create jobs, empower women and stimulate economic growth as…
Govt advances disability rights agenda
DODOMA:THE government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring persons with disabilities are fully involved in national development through the implementation of international conventions, policies and laws, which aim at protecting…
HRs, administrators meet in Dodoma to align plans
DODOMA: THE government is set to bring together senior human resource and administration officials from ministries, agencies and local authorities in Dodoma next week as part of efforts to strengthen…
Kagera RC calls for heightened Ebola vigilance
BUKOBA: KAGERA Regional Commissioner Colonel Yahaya Ramadhan Kido has called for concerted efforts among citizens to strengthen precautionary measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following reported outbreaks in the neighbouring…
Mwinyi stresses unity, peace
PEMBA: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has called on citizens to safeguard peace and national unity, urging Muslims to uphold the teachings of the Hajj pilgrimage, which promote solidarity, compassion and…
Samia urges peace, generosity
DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday called on Tanzanians to uphold peace, dignity and generosity within their communities as Muslims across the country joined fellow believers worldwide in celebrating Eid…
Ambassador Matinyi presents credentials to Algeria FM
Algiers, Algeria: Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mobhare Matinyi, presents copies of his credentials to Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, in Algiers on Tuesday. Ambassador Mobhare Matinyi arrived in…
Where it all began: Why Tanzania was always the right choice
DAR ES SALAAM: THE idea of the Great Lakes regional organisation was born in Dar es Salaam in 2004. More than twenty years later, Tanzania is welcoming the region home,…
Smart planning shields Tanzania from urban explosion risks
DAR ES SALAAM: ACROSS Sub-Saharan Africa, cities are increasingly under pressure from rapid urbanisation, with expanding populations often outpacing infrastructure, planning systems, and service delivery. Many urban centres are already…
UWT chairperson inspires young women to pursue higher education
DAR ES SALAAM: CHAMA cha Mapinduzi Women’s Wing (UWT) Dar es Salaam Regional Chairperson, Mwajabu Mbwambo has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from the University of Dar…
Tanzania secures World Bank’s 65m US dollars for roads damaged by El Niño rains
TABORA: THE Tanzanian government has secured 65m US dollars for the Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) to implement road maintenance works under the Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) following…
Tanzania finalizes efforts to provide clean water services to its 1,575 villages
DUSHANBE: THE Tanzanian Water Minister, Jumaa Aweso, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding clean water access to citizens. The minister made the statement when representing the Prime Minister Mwigulu…
Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
ITALY: Italy’s highest court has ruled a five-star Dolomites hotel was acting lawfully when it refused to provide tap water to a tourist. The woman unsuccessfully argued that “water is…
Tanzania sees huge success in public financial management after reforms in the sector
BRAZZAVILLE: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has highlighted Tanzania’s achievements in strengthening public financial management and implementing reforms in the financial sector during the launch of the African Economic Outlook 2026…
Eid Mubarak, Dr Mwinyi greets Tanzanians as they celebrate Eid El-Adha
PEMBA: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has today, May 27, 2026, joined Muslims in Pemba Island for Eid El-Hajj prayers held at Ole Kianga Mosque in South Pemba Region.…
Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
LAOS: Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week following heavy rain and landslides. Two other villagers who were…
China’s global trade strategy offers African nations model
CHINA has achieved something remarkable and deserves recognition from any rational and constructive observer of international relations, trade, and investment. Those who witnessed the US president’s state visit to China…
Tanzania affirms commitment to serve as a SADC’s hub for disaster preparedness
MAPUTO: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its plans to continue positioning Tanzania to become a regional research hub for disaster preparedness and response in Southern and East Africa as part…
Lake Victoria faces growing environmental threats
MWANZA: ENVIRONMENTAL degradation of Lake Victoria, poor urban planning, pollution from industrial activities, inadequate transport infrastructure and challenges linked to marine transport have been identified as major threats affecting the…
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
GHANA: Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning. The BBC saw dozens of…
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
USA: Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. Amazon…
Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas’s military wing
GAZA: The commander of Hamas’s military wing, Mohammed Odeh, has been killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday – days after his predecessor died in a similar…
Fear grows for bottom clubs in Mainland Premier League run-in
DAR ES SALAAM: RELEGATION pressure is increasing in the Mainland Premier League after another difficult round of results for teams battling to avoid the drop, with only five matches remaining…
Z’bar AFCON preps gather pace
Govt unveils 269bn/- road project linking Fumba Sport City ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has allocated 269bn/- for the construction of 63.8 kilometres of roads linking Zanzibar Town to the planned sports city…
Handball federation pushes for talent development
MWANZA: THE Handball Federation has intensified efforts to develop young talent and expand the sport across the country as part of a wider strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s presence in international…
DSE rally extending as investors eye bank stocks, bond yields
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) is expected to sustain its upward trajectory this week, supported by strong investor appetite for banking stocks amid expectations of…
Mbina festival empowers farmers with modern skills
BARIADI: MORE than 200 micro, small and medium enterprises gathered at the Wasukuma traditional harvest festival in Bariadi this week as agribusiness firms used the cultural event to push modern…
CRDB shareholders triple to 90,000 in a year
ARUSHA: CRDB Bank shareholders tripled from over 30,000 to 90,000 within a year, forcing the lender to adopt wider use of virtual technology to manage participation at its 31st Annual…
Exhibition on Dr Salim’s legacy sparks debate on Africa’s economic liberation
DAR ES SALAAM: AN exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of renowned Tanzanian diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim has sparked debate on Africa’s transition from political liberation to economic emancipation and…
Yas unveils Yas Business, introducing next-generation enterprise connectivity solutions
DAR ES SALAAM: Yas Tanzania has launched Yas Business, the new identity of its enterprise division, bringing together the company’s business connectivity and digital solutions under one unified brand. This…
Why Congo’s visa-free move significant for Africa
CONGO BRAZZAVILLE: REPUBLIC of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has announced that people from all African nations will enjoy visa-free entry into the country from next year. The landmark…
Nation builders pay taxes before counting profits
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA stands today at an important crossroads between expanding prosperity and growing economic dishonesty among ambitious local investors and entrepreneurs. Government policies increasingly encourage Tanzanians participating within…