Dar City face Petro de Luanda in BAL playoff debut
KIGALI: TANZANIA’S Dar City Basketball Club will make history later this month when they face Angolan giants Petro de Luanda in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs quarter-finals in Kigali,…
Title race tightens as Simba, Yanga face crucial tests
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Mainland Premier League title race enters a defining chapter today, as heavyweights Simba SC and Young Africans (Yanga) return to action following the adrenaline-fuelled 2–2 Dar…
Airtel, VETA boost digital skills training
DAR ES SALAAM: AIRTEL Tanzania and Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) have signed an MoU to expand the Airtel digital learning platform, aiming to broaden access to vocational training…
Health ministry sets UHC agenda for 2026/27 budget
MWANZA: MINISTER for Health Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa has directed health sector stakeholders to ensure that the 2026/27 budget aligns with the national agenda for implementing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Mr…
Govt hails CRDB, UDSM partnership
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has commended the partnership between the CRDB Bank Foundation and the University of Dar es Salaam for its role in empowering scholars and advancing innovation-driven…
Reimagining EAC trade opportunities through deepened Tanzania-Kenya ties
DAR ES SALAAM: THIS week, a high-level delegation of public and private sector players gather in Dares-Salaam for the Tanzania – Kenya Business Forum, a landmark conference that comes on…
Business harmonisation key to EA trade growth
DAR ES SALAAM: HARMONISING the private sectors of Tanzania and Kenya through joint projects and a unified commercial framework is central to unlocking new investment opportunities and accelerating bilateral trade…
DSE among Africa’s top equity performers
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S equities market is among Africa’s stronger performers in this year, with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) All Share Index posting a year-to-date gain of…
Dar dialogue strengthens Iran–Africa diplomatic, intellectual ties
DAR ES SALAAM: ON 28th April, this year, the Iran Cultural Center in Dar es Salaam convened a landmark hybrid academic seminar that resonated far beyond the walls of its…
Why Inquiry Commission was a crucial step in restoring national and economic confidence
DAR ES SALAAM: FOLLOWING the violence that erupted during and after the 29th October 2025 General Election, Tanzania entered one of the most difficult periods in its recent history, facing…
Z’bar steps up push for investment in clean energy transition
ZANZIBAR: SENIOR government officials, private sector leaders, development partners, and energy experts have gathered in Zanzibar for a high-level programme aimed at turning the islands’ renewable energy ambitions into bankable,…
More funds allocated for urban roads
DODOMA: ROADS in both urban and rural areas are set for improvement following a significant increase in funding for the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA). Deputy Minister in…
Mwinyi backs Hajj pilgrims, woos Turkish investors to Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving services for Hajj pilgrims while stepping up efforts to attract international investment to drive economic growth. Speaking on…
Over 50,000 residents benefit from Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign in Dodoma
DODOMA: MORE than 50,000 Dodoma residents have received free legal support within the first three days of the second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign, signaling strong public…
Tanzania requests Drogba to serve as its special envoy heading to 2027 AFCON
DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has requested former Ivory Coast national team striker and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba to serve as Tanzania’s Ambassador ahead of the 2027 Africa…
Ruto hails the 400-kilovolt power project for cementing Kenya-Tanzania ties in energy sector
DODOMA: PRESIDENT William Ruto has said that joint energy projects between Tanzania and Kenya continue to drive economic transformation and strengthen regional cooperation in East Africa. While addressing the Parliament…
Ruto: Leadership is not about following the crowd
DODOMA: KENYAN President, William Ruto, has said that effective leadership must be grounded in accountability, the fulfillment of promises, and the delivery of outcomes that meet citizens’ expectations. Speaking while…
Ruto advises EAC bloc to reduce fuel costs by establishing regional oil refinery system
DODOMA: PRESIDENT William Ruto of Kenya has said that Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda have significant potential to reduce fuel costs and create jobs if they collaborate to establish a regional…
TACA pushes for greater women participation in Chess ahead of global showdown
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Chess Association (TACA) has intensified its call for more women to actively participate in chess competitions, as part of a broader strategy to expand the…
Ruto: Tanzania, Kenya border is a lifeline of cooperation
DODOMA: PRESIDENT William Ruto has insisted on cementing the cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania as the two neighbours share a unique relationship strengthened by geography, culture, and cross-border social interactions.…
Africa Media Convention calls for women inclusion in leadership
LUSAKA: CALLS to strengthen the participation of youth and women in leadership positions within the media sector have taken centre stage at the ongoing Africa Media Convention in Lusaka, as…
Dar hosts push to put nutritious meals on Africa’s school plates
DAR ES SALAAM: Efforts to strengthen the link between agriculture and nutrition took center stage in Dar es Salaam this week as stakeholders from across Africa’s agri-food system convened for…
Africa urged to reform taxes to accelerate Digital Inclusion
KINSHASA: THE Head of regulatory affairs at Airtel Africa and chair of the GSMA Africa Policy Group, Daddy Mukadi, has called on African governments to recognize the telecommunications sector as…
Rostam calls for unified commercial system to broaden the Kenya-Tanzania trade ties
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S mega investor and the Chairman of Taifa Group, Rostam Azizi has called for the establishment of a unified commercial system to accelerate investment, mobilise capital, and…
Ruto cherishes Tanzania, Kenya’s historic neighborhood
DODOMA: PRESIDENT William Ruto of Kenya has said that the relationship between Tanzania and Kenya is unique and historical, emphasizing that the two countries are connected not only by borders…
Ruto banks on the intra-regional trade as key to advance the EAC economy
DODOMA: PRESIDENT William Ruto has said that East African countries have significant potential to increase intra-regional trade and achieve greater economic benefits if they take deliberate steps to strengthen their…
NCAA expertise lands in Tz, ignites local talent surge
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania’s swimming landscape has taken a decisive leap forward with the arrival of acclaimed American coach Austin Pillado, whose presence in Dar es Salaam signals a shift…
Tanzania launches a new campaign to combat non-communicable diseases
MWANZA: THE Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has issued specific instructions to citizens and health sector stakeholders to wake up and fight non-communicable diseases without shame in order to protect…
TISEZA, TIB sign strategic deal to boost investment and industrial growth
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with TIB Development Bank aimed at accelerating investment, strengthening industrial development, and…
15m Tanzanians to gain from the camera technology used for early screening of diabetic retina
DAR ES SALAAM: OVER 15 million Tanzanians across the Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Mbeya regions, as well as surrounding areas, are expected to benefit from the introduction of Portable…
Minister Aweso acts tough on irresponsibility in the water sector
DODOMA: THE Minister of Ministry of Water Tanzania, Jumaa Aweso, has issued directives to officials in the water sector, emphasizing the need to deliver tangible services to Tanzanian citizens rather…
Dr Samia, Ruto grace the signing of eight MoUs to broaden the Tanzania-Kenya bilateral ties
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN President, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, and President of Kenya, William Ruto, have witnessed the signing of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and bilateral agreements aimed at…
Tanzania resorts to fast-track digital education to suit the globe’s digitized economy
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government is intensifying efforts to accelerate digital education as it positions technology a central pillar in transforming teaching methods while equipping students with future-ready skills.…
Coaches: Title race still open after derby draw
DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA and Young Africans coaches both insisted the Mainland Premier League title race remains open after their gripping 2–2 draw on in Dar es Salaam Sunday, stressing…
Tourism rebound drives Zanzibar current account growth
ZANZIBAR: REBOUND in tourism-related activities has significantly boosted external sector performance, driving the current account surplus up by 29.2 per cent to 912.1 million US dollars, largely supported by increased…
Turnover slump masks resilient DSE valuation
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange has posted a mixed performance, as a steep decline in turnover and trading volumes pointed to weakening liquidity. However, rising market…
Capital markets deliver a promising start in Q1
DAR ES SALAAM: THE numbers are beginning to speak, and they are speaking with confidence. As Quarter One results for the 2026 financial year trickle in from some of the…
CRDB tops profitability metrics in Q1
DAR ES SALAAM: BASED on the audited and published Q1 2026 financial results, CRDB Bank has outperformed NMB Bank across nearly all metrics used to assess bank performance. This trend…
President Samia’s $116m Police revenue play
DAR ES SALAAM: THE 116 million US dollars PPP for mandatory vehicle inspection centres could become one of the most commercially significant deals ever linked to the Tanzania Police Force,…
CRDB, NMB redefine banking competition dynamics
DAR ES SALAAM: FUNDING strategy and operating efficiency are emerging as the clearest dividing lines in the country’s banking sector, as first-quarter results from CRDB Bank Plc and NMB Bank…
Regional maritime digitalisation key to Africa’s trade future
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Regional Workshop on increasing the use of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Compendium and Maritime Single Window (MSW) systems, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marks…
A tax pact with industrial implications
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Türkiye trade and investment have blossomed over the years, but the economic relationship between the two nations has been defined by what was missing: a…
Climate change threatens TZ’s blue economy growth, govt warns
ZANZIBAR: TANZANIA’S vast potential in the blue economy, renewable energy and tourism sectors is expected to drive economic growth, but rising impacts of climate change could undermine these gains if…
Zanzibar budget session begins tomorrow
ZANZIBAR: THE third meeting of the Eleventh Zanzibar House of Representatives is scheduled to officially commence tomorrow, with discussions focusing on the government budget and other key national issues. The…
Somalia team in TZ for public service capacity building
DODOMA: TANZANIA has reinforced its position as a regional hub for good governance after receiving a 25-member delegation from Somalia for a specialised capacity building programme. The programme, aimed at…
Digital media must reflect national values, Makonda warns
DODOMA: MINISTER for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda has called on online journalists and digital content creators to remain resilient in their work, saying professionalism, discipline and perseverance…
Government finalises Public Investment Bill revisions
DODOMA: THE government is finalising revisions to the Public Investment Bill following a comprehensive evaluation conducted after its presentation to the Parliament in 2023. The Bill will be resubmitted to…
Badilisha Maisha project to benefit over 156,000 in Dodoma
DODOMA: MINISTER for Water Jumaa Aweso has launched the Badilisha Maisha Project, a three-year initiative aimed at expanding sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services to more than 156,000 people…
CCM rallies young intellectuals to protect peace
DODOMA: RULING Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has called on young intellectuals to safeguard national peace and resist what it described as “chaos-driven politics” allegedly promoted by self serving politicians. Speaking…
Lindi airport project awaits funding
DODOMA: CONSTRUCTION of the proposed Lindi Airport remains contingent on the securing of necessary financing, the Deputy Minister for Transport David Kihenzile told the National Assembly yesterday. He said the…