SALIMA: THE Fourth Meeting of the SADC Inter-State Politics and Diplomacy Committee (ISPDC) at Permanent Secretaries level has officially opened in Salima, Malawi, with a strong focus on regional security,…
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Belarus have signed two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between private sector institutions from both countries. The signing ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has renewed its drive for local industrial investment and stepped-up efforts against counterfeit alcohol following Lomatan’s launch of four new Riviera brand products, reflecting growing…
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has stressed the need to nurture youth into competent diplomats equipped with strong negotiation skills…
ZANZIBAR: THE Office of the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) – Zanzibar has underscored the importance of strong collaboration among stakeholders in promoting accountability, transparency and the proper use of…
ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a supportive and enabling environment for the elderly by providing safe and decent housing, as part of broader efforts to…
DODOMA: LOW participation of women in decision-making on resource management, environmental policies and climate change has limited their ability to contribute to solutions, despite being among the most vulnerable groups…
DODOMA: THE government has completed the formulation of the Mineral Value Addition Strategy aimed at transforming the mining sector. The strategy is designed to shift the sector from exporting raw…
DODOMA: THE government has directed universities in the country to consult relevant authorities early before introducing new academic programmes, in order to facilitate the development of appropriate employment frameworks for…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has announced the provision of loans worth 200bn/- for youth empowerment programmes. The initiative is part of the implementation of President…
DODOMA: THE government will release 25bn/- every month to finance irrigation projects across the country, to ensure timely completion. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde, informed the National assembly yesterday…
DODOMA: TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to ensure the mining sector creates more opportunities for local businesses, with a stronger push to position Tanzanian-owned companies at the centre of the…
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Belarus have pledged to further strengthen their diplomatic relations and expand cooperation across key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, investment, education, agriculture, technology, tourism and trade.…
DAR ES SALAAM: WHEN President Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed office in March 2021, she introduced a governing philosophy built around four pillars: reconciliation, resilience, reforms and rebuilding, collectively known as…
DODOMA: THE government has outlined measures to curb recurring shortages of edible oil and sugar, with a comprehensive production strategy set for implementation in the 2026/27 financial year. Presenting the…
DODOMA: THE government has signed a 1.277 billion US dollar (about 3.34tri/-) financing facility for the execution of Lots 3 and 4 of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, marking…
Cites solid evidence, warns against scapegoating DAR ES SALAAM: THE Commission of Inquiry into the October 29th 2025 incident has affirmed the authenticity and integrity of its report, stressing that…
BRUSSELS: EUROPEAN Union plans to expand drone production linked to Ukraine are raising concerns about economic strain within Europe and spillover effects on vulnerable economies, particularly in Africa, as geopolitical…
DAR ES SALAAM: CHALLENGES in the implementation of policies and laws, alongside harmful cultural practices and low parental awareness, have been identified as key drivers of child abuse and child…
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has announced it will continue conducting a comprehensive assessment of the 30 percent tax imposed on the export of forest products, with the aim of protecting…
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has unveiled a sweeping crackdown on the sale of substandard seeds, warning dishonest traders that the law will take its full course as Tanzania intensifies efforts…
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has unveiled a new push to scale up domestic apple production, saying the country can no longer rely on imports despite having vast potential to grow…
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has announced an ambitious plan to boost avocado production to 235,000 tonnes in 2026/27, up from 201,354 tonnes recorded in 2024/25, with exports expected to surge…
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo has urged the management of Dr Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations to place…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian governments and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and investment in order to promote sustainable development and improve the livelihoods of their…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) was privileged to host Togolani Mavura, who shared valuable insights from his tenure as Tanzania’s Ambassador to South Korea. In a strategic…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has participated in a special lecture on Tanzania’s strategic position in a rapidly changing global…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Belarusian Foreign Minister,Maxim Ryzhenkov,has arrived in Dar es Salaam for a three-day working visit from today,April 28 to 30, 2026 at the invitation of the Minister…
MOROGORO: THE Tanzanian government has continued to set ambitious strategies to combat cholera,especially during this wet season, including building preparedness for health professionals, while naming regions at risk. Speaking while…
DAR ES SALAAM: ZANZIBAR Minister of Labour and Investment, Shariff Ali Shariff has said that the Zanzibar Investment Festival 2026 will begin from June 03 to 05, 2026 in the…
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA inquiry commissioner says panel members received hundreds of abusive messages after report release. A member of Tanzania’s commission of inquiry into violence surrounding the 2025 general…
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s Commission of Inquiry into violence linked to the October 29 General Elections said today,April 28, 2026,that it collected hundreds of sworn statements and interviewed more than…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into General Elections violence,Judge Mohamed Chande Othman said today, April 28, 2026 that accountability for the unrest should be pursued…
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DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania’s Short Rental Summit 2026 set from May 8 to 9 in Dodoma is geared to position Tanzania and East Africa countries within a regional market…
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its long-standing relations with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with trade, agriculture and sustainable development emerging as key areas of…
RUVUMA: THE National Bank of Commerce has launched its “Wekeza NBC Shambani Ushinde” campaign in Ruvuma Region, targeting financial inclusion and productivity in agriculture. The initiative focuses on improving financial…
MOSHI: THE government is continuing with its plan to establish the agricultural related Extension Services Agency with the intention of providing appropriate agricultural education to farmers, a move which will…
ZANZIBAR: SIMBA SC head coach, Steve Barker, admitted his side had to overcome early sloppiness before asserting their authority in a commanding 3-0 victory over hosts Mlandege FC in the…
MWANZA: LAST week, Mwanza Regional Traffic Officer (RTO) Mr Sunday Ibrahim, conducted an exclusive interview with our Mwanza-based reporter, NASHON KENNEDY, discussing key issues that drivers should observe while on…
TANGA: RESIDENTS of Mwambani in Tanga City have received a 10.5m/- financial boost aimed at strengthening small businesses and reducing overdependence on marine resources. The support targets fishers and fish…
THE most pervasive myth in modern business is that money is the primary prerequisite for success. While many aspiring entrepreneurs in Tanzania wait for a windfall of initial capital, global…
MWANZA: MORE than 20,000 households and 400 businesses on the islands of Ukerewe in Mwanza Region are expected to benefit from solar electricity services starting at the end of May…
MAFIA: THE ongoing Uhuru Torch Race has inspected seven infrastructure projects worth 1.45bn/- in Mafia District, Coast Region, aimed at improving social services and boosting the local economy. Out of…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE performance of equity turnover in 2026 is, so far, highly promising. With only a few trading days remaining before the end of April 2026 marking the…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE collapse of negotiations between the United States and Iran, followed by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, represents one of the most severe geopolitical-economic…
TANGA: EAST Africa’s proposed regional oil refinery at Tanga, Tanzania, is not just another infrastructure announcement. It is a test of whether the region can turn a recurring fuel-import weakness…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE expansion of reliable communication and digital access in rural areas is progressing with a focus on closing longstanding connectivity gaps in underserved communities and enabling broader…
DAR ES SALAAM: A LANDMARK lawsuit involving two major players in the graphite mining sector, Pula and African Rainbow Capital (ARC), is set to resume in Dar es Salaam tomorrow,…
TANGA: POLICE in Tanga Region have arrested 69 suspects in a sweeping security crackdown targeting a range of criminal activities across the region. Tanga Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner…