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…
Man sentenced to death for killing mother
KAGERA: THE High Court has sentenced Adolf Daudi, a resident of Nyamilanda Village in Muleba District, to death by hanging after convicting him of murdering his mother. The prosecution, led…
Political leaders ready to champion dialogue
DODOMA: POLITICAL party leaders have expressed readiness to support structured dialogue between the government and key social groups in a move aimed at strengthening peace, cooperation, social stability and national…
Grape farmers urged to increase productivity
DODOMA: GRAPE farmers in Dodoma Region have been urged to increase productivity in order to attract investors and expand markets for the crop. An agricultural economist from the Institute of…
New 200m/- bee products processing factory in offing
SINGIDA: THE Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) is set to construct a new modern factory equipped with advanced processing machinery for bee products valued at 200m/- to meet the growing…
BAKWATA: No sale of Eid sacrificial meat
DODOMA: SENIOR Advisor to the Mufti of the National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA), Sheikh Ismail Dawood, has said meat from livestock slaughtered as sacrifice during the Eid festival is…
Tourism reforms to benefit locals
ZANZIBAR: EFFORTS are underway in Zanzibar to ensure local communities benefit more from the tourism sector, while authorities intensify international promotion and accelerate tourism development in Pemba Island. Acting Minister…
Zanzibar boosts GBV, child protection drive
ZANZIBAR: THE Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children in Zanzibar has pledged to strengthen service delivery and intensify efforts to combat gender-based violence and abuse while promoting overall…
ATCL to resume Chato flights next month
DODOMA: PASSENGER flights to Chato Airport in Geita Region are set to resume on June 2, 2026, a move expected to enhance transport connectivity and boost economic activities across the…
Historic China-Tanzania ties inspire modern cultural, economic cooperation
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania is continuing to strengthen its position as a centre of cultural diplomacy, international cooperation and sports development through strategic partnerships that promote peace, dialogue and shared…
Africa urged to unlock local capital
BRAZZAVILE: AS global economic uncertainty reshapes development financing, African leaders, policymakers and financial experts gathering in Brazzaville for the 2026 of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Annual Meetings are…
Dr Samia instructs judges to serve Tanzanians with integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged newly appointed Court of Appeal judges to uphold justice with integrity, professionalism and impartiality in order to strengthen peace, stability and…
Tanzania warns against overgrowing conflicts, and armed violence that threaten global peace, and economic stability.
DODOMA: Tanzania has expressed concern over growing global instability driven by international conflicts, geopolitical rivalry and armed violence, warning that the situation continues to threaten global peace, security and economic…
MOI Specialists pitch a camp in Ifakara for treatment of bones, brain and spinal cord
IFAKARA: THE CAMP of specialist and specialist treatment of bones, brain and spinal cord from the Muhimbili Orthopedic and Brain Institute (MOI) has officially begun at the Mt. Francis Referral…
Tanzania tables 359.326bn/- budget for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation
DODOMA: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has requested Parliament to approve a budget of 359.326bn/- for the implementation of its activities during the 2026/2027 financial year. Presenting…
TPDC supports community role in protecting gas pipeline infrastructure
RUFIJI: THE protection of natural gas infrastructure continues to play a vital role in supporting Tanzania’s industrial growth, energy security, and national development. As the country expands the use of…
TISEZA, Dangote Group explore investment opportunities in Bagamoyo
BAGAMOYO: THE Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has received a team of experts from the Dangote Group who arrived in the country with the aim of understanding…
Tanzania begins process to establish Public Health College
GENEVA: TANZANIA has begun process to establish a Public Health Medicine College through regional cooperation of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) in renewed efforts to strengthen…
Diaspora embrace investment opportunities through One-Stop Service clinics
DODOMA: THE Foreign Affairs ministry has successfully coordinated service clinics for Tanzanians living abroad (Diaspora) in six countries worldwide, a move that has helped encourage their participation in national development…
Tanzania outlines strategies to enhance healthcare services for mothers, children
DODOMA: DEPUTY Minister of Health, Florence Samizi has said the Tanzanian government has continued to take various strategic steps to strengthen the health of pregnant women and children in the…
Mtwara gains a stronghold in salt production, business
MTWARA: MTWARA Region is steadily emerging as a key investment destination in Tanzania’s salt industry, driven by favourable coastal conditions for salt production, improved business conditions and rising salt output…
Yas ranks among Africa’s top 50 strongest brands
DAR ES SALAAM: Yas has emerged as one of Africa’s fast-rising telecom brands, debuting in the Brand Finance Africa 200, 2026 report with a brand value of 277 million US…
Call for Tanzanian artists to produce films that promote tourism, inspire Dreams
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN artists have been encouraged to use films and documentaries to promote domestic tourism by showcasing the country’s attractions, as demonstrated by the special screening of Guardians…
Tanzania, Mozambique broaden ties in defence and security
DODOMA: TANZANIA and Mozambique have agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence and security matters, particularly in the fight against terrorism and criminal activities threatening peace and stability in Eastern and…
Rio’s Tanzania visit: Fame, finance, value, strategy?
TANZANIA:RIO Ferdinand’s visit to Tanzania has transitioned from a sports and tourism story into a debate. The criticism has been sharp. Some argue that Rio has not played professional football…
Temeke prioritizes local contractors to boost economic growth
TEMEKE: THE Temeke Municipal Council has urged contractors implementing projects in the district to ensure they complete them on time and maintain high quality standards for the benefit of the…
Tanzania should embrace LPG-powered vehicles to ease fuel burden
DAR ES SALAAM: THE persistent rise in petroleum fuel prices continues to place heavy pressure on Tanzania’s economy, affecting transport costs, business operations and the cost of living for ordinary…
Why trust, simplicity will shape Africa’s insurance future
DAR ES SALAAM: ACROSS Africa, the insurance industry is growing steadily, but so is the gap between what insurers offer and what many customers actually experience. Awareness about insurance is…
Tanzania, Kenya strengthen strategic agricultural cooperation
DODOMA: TANZANIA and Kenya have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in the agriculture sector, particularly in promoting trade, investment, and food security across the East African region. The commitment was…
TANESCO orders completion of Hale power plant upgrade by July
TANGA: THE Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) has directed the contractor implementing the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Hale Hydropower Plant to complete the project by July 30 this…
Rafiki wa Binti launches MH Day 2026 Song, expands period underwear distribution
DAR ES SALAAM: IN celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, Rafiki wa Binti has released a new educational animated song aimed at empowering schoolgirls with menstrual health knowledge…
SGR opens new opportunities for vegetable farming
MOROGORO: COAST Regional Commissioner, Abubakar Kunenge has urged agricultural stakeholders to utilise the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to expand vegetable farming along the railway corridor. Speaking during the Eastern Zone…
Tanzania eyes massive waste recycling drive to boost green jobs
ARUSHA: TANZANIA is mulling the recycling of all solid and liquid waste as part of the country’s latest efforts to address the effects of climate change and create employment opportunities…
TMA forecasts prolonged cold season, warns of possible El Niño
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecast a prolonged cold season between June and August 2026, characterised by low temperatures, strong winds in some areas and occasional…
TANESCO replaces aging power infrastructure, MPs told
DODOMA: THE government has started replacing aging electricity poles with stronger concrete and steel structures in an effort to reduce recurring power disruptions caused by collapsing poles in several parts…
Mwinyi stresses science, innovation for blue economy growth
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has underscored the importance of scientific research and innovation in accelerating transformation of the blue economy, saying the approach is essential for ensuring inclusive and…
Government revokes rogue labour agents
DODOMA: THE government has revoked the licences of three labour recruitment agents accused of exploiting Tanzanian youths seeking jobs abroad, as authorities intensify efforts to protect workers and restore confidence…
Government warns against online incitement, misinformation
DODOMA: THE government has warned that individuals and groups using social media and other platforms to spread false information, insults and incitement threatening national peace will face legal action as…
Homera to bless Wakili Marathon 2026
DODOMA: Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs Juma Zuberi Homera is set to officiate the much-anticipated Wakili Marathon 2026 scheduled at Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma on May 31. This has…
Tanzania embarks on nationwide exercise to upgrade humanitarian services ahead of AFCON finals
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA builds momentum toward AFCON 2027 preparations, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has launched a nationwide exercise to upgrade the quality of accommodation and food…
Africa investor Prateek Suri meets CAR President
ACCRA, GHANA: Prateek Suri, Chairman of Maser Group and CEO of MDR Investments, recently met Faustin-Archange Touadéra following the group’s growing expansion in Africa’s mining sector after securing gold mining…
Dar Police nab four Chinese nationals for kidnapping their fellow businessmen
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police have arrested four Chinese nationals in connection with the abduction of two of their fellow businessmen in Dar es Salaam.…
Tanzania hails Howo assembly plant’s growth in production, creating jobs, government revenue
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has hailed the success of the Howo vehicle assembly plant owned by Saturn Corporation Limited as a major milestone in the growth of Tanzania’s…
PM off to Brazzaville for the AfDB’s Board of Governors meeting
DAR ES SALAAM; The Prime Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, has flown out of the country to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the 61st Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors…
Driving financial inclusion through digital innovation and retail lending excellence
DAR ES SALAAM: In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, banking is no longer just about transactions – it is about creating meaningful financial solutions that empower individuals, families, and businesses to…
Tanzania commits to deepen its worthy cultural ties with China
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue strengthening and expanding its cultural cooperation with China, emphasizing that culture has long served as a key bridge…
Tanzania tables tenders for construction of special schools for nurturing sporting talent
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has announced tenders for the construction of seven sports schools as part of a nationwide plan to nurture sporting talent and expand sports development infrastructure across…
Tanzania banks on formal markets, benchmark pricing system to curb mineral smuggling
SONGEA: THE Ministry of Minerals has said that the establishment of formal mineral markets and the introduction of a benchmark pricing system in Ruvuma Region have significantly reduced mineral smuggling…
Tanzanian hospitality, Serengeti Wonders fascinate visiting US boxer
DAR ES SALAAM: AMERICAN international boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford has praised the hospitality of Tanzanians since he arrived in the country on May 24, 2026, for a tourist visit. The…