Dar Cardiologist warns youth against blood pressure threat
DAR ES SALAAM: A cardiologist at Shifaa Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Lulu Mageta has urged youth in the country to regularly check their health as many are currently suffering…
OGTL hands over gas cylinders to boost clean cooking drive
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Oryx Gas Tanzania Limited (OGTL) has handed over 200 sets of gas cylinders to the government through the Ministry of Energy as part of efforts to…
Tanzania, Afrexim Bank discuss construction of SGR, oil imports
WASHINGTON: AFRICAN Export-Import Bank-Afreximbank has said it is ready to continue helping Tanzania obtain funds for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) as well as investing in new…
Jubilee Insurance drives environmental sustainability in schools
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Jubilee Life Insurance and Jubilee Health Insurance have intensified efforts to promote environmental conservation in schools as part of their commitment to advancing Sustainable Development Goals…
India invites Tanzania to India-Africa Cooperation Forum
DAR ES SALAAM: INDIA has extended an invitation to Tanzania to participate in the Fourth India-Africa Forum for Cooperation, expected to be held in late May 2026 in India. This…
NBC, VETA launch major youth skills drive
DAR ES SALAAM: The National Bank of Commerce (NBC), in partnership with the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA), has launched a vocational training scholarship programme aimed at strengthening youth…
High-profile fundraiser boosts Musati village development agenda
MARA: AT a glance in many rural communities, the presence of a dispensary can mark the difference between vulnerability and stability. It is often the first point of contact for…
Ukerewe youths find opportunity as sap harvest gains attention
MWANZA: In the quiet stretches of Rubya Forest Plantation in Ukerewe District, Mwanza Region, a routine economic activity has taken on an unexpected second life. What began as a strictly…
EAC kicks off high-level talks to shape future of agriculture in East Africa
DAR ES SALAAM: The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with AGRA, has officially launched a high-level regional validation meeting for the Draft Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (RASIP 2026–2035)…
Practical training strengthens miners’ knowledge and financial access
SINGIDA: Practical training strengthens miners’ knowledge and financial access By ABELA MSIKULA TAKE any random sampling, in many mining communities, the ability to identify valuable minerals is often seen as…
NSC Sports Awards set to recognise top performers in May
DAR ES SALAAM: THE National Sports Council (NSC) Sports Awards will be held in May in Dar es Salaam to honour Tanzanian athletes and teams for their performances in 2025.…
Tanzania to coordinate Gulf States, Africa dialogue in October
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is set to coordinate the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dialogue in October, this year as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation on employment creation, labour relations…
Training highlights safety gaps and cost burdens in mining
SINGIDA: Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) in Singida Region have called for the deployment of environmental specialists within mineral offices, arguing that such a move would significantly reduce the cost…
Rage: Why Commission of Inquiry signals new era for Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: IN the high-stakes theatre of African politics, where power often speaks in hushed tones and accountability is sometimes dressed in ambiguity, the formation of a commission of…
Highway fuel hawkers endanger motorists, economy
DAR ES SALAAM: WE call upon the government through relevant organs, including the police, to urgently tighten enforcement against the illegal sale of petrol and diesel along highways. This practice,…
Zanzibar rolls out marine data plan to boost blue economy growth
ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Government has introduced a special programme to collect and manage data on the use of marine resources, in a move aimed at promoting sustainable investment in the…
Energy Week exhibitions kick off in Dodoma
DODOMA: ENERGY Week exhibitions organised by the Ministry of Energy Tanzania and its affiliated institutions have officially opened at the Parliament premises in Dodoma, with the Minister for Energy, Deogratius…
State boosts climate resilience efforts
DODOMA: THE government has intensified strategic efforts to address the impacts of climate change, with a focus on promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy sources. Deputy Minister of…
Tanzania welcomes MAX, the new Russian messaging app
DAR ES SALAAM: A new Russian-developed messaging application known as MAX has been introduced in Tanzania, offering users an alternative digital communication platform designed to function effectively even in areas…
Rangi Gallery boosts Tanzania’s global art presence at Seoul event
Dar es Salaam: Something remarkable happened in Seoul between April 2 and 5, at a sprawling exhibition centre in the heart of South Korea’s capital, a gallery from Dar es…
Union awareness, green growth dominate ministry’s 99.9bn/- budget plan
DODOMA: MINISTER of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yusuf Masauni, yesterday tabled a 99.9bn/- budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The budget is prioritising coordination…
Commission to submit inquiry report tomorrow
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into the breach of peace during and in the days following the October 2025 General Election is expected to present its report…
PURA commended for overseeing gas drilling operations
DODOMA: The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Petroleum and Gas, Dr James Mataragio, has commended the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) for successfully supervising the implementation…
Judiciary steps up training to protect sexual violence survivors in court
KAGERA: The Institute of Judicial Administration Lushoto (IJA), in collaboration with Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI), has intensified efforts to safeguard survivors of sexual violence during court proceedings through…
Tanzania signs deal to host the 74th Miss World pageant
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has secured a landmark global spotlight after signing a deal to host the 74th Miss World pageant in 2027, a move expected to draw over 20,000…
Tanzania pledges to complete all stalled road and bridge projects heading into the wet season
MUSOMA: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to complete all stalled road and bridge projects across the country, upgrading them to bitumen standard as part of efforts to improve…
MOI provides spinal treatment training to 150 Tanzanian health professionals
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Muhimbili Orthopedic and Brain Institute (MOI), in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine in the United States, has begun providing spinal treatment training to more than 150…
Reconstructive surgery camp benefits over 300 patients
DAR ES SALAAM: MORE than 300 patients have benefited from a free reconstructive surgery camp organised through a trilateral partnership involving Aga Khan Hospital, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) and the…
Midwife Half Marathon set to brighten IDM celebration in Kilimanjaro
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Kilimanjaro Region is expected to host major celebrations for the International Day of the Midwife (IDM) in 2026, as the Tanzania Midwives Association, in collaboration with…
Tanzania readies to host COP12 for protecting marine and coastal ecosystems
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has secured the prestigious role of hosting the 12th Conference of the Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12), with more than 500 international delegates expected in…
Tanzanians see wonders in Nawwi Wellness
DAR ES SALAAM: ACADEMICIANS, business leaders, students, and artists were among the beneficiaries of Nawwi Wellness, an event that helps people to unwind, slow down, reconnect and create meaningful moments…
Barrick Tanzania commits to grooming mining experts as it backs EISEC Forum
DAR ES SALAAAM: BARRICK Tanzania has awarded a scholarship to five Tanzanian students from UDSM to enable them to study mining science and geology at Johannesburg University in South Africa.…
Tanzanian athletes sparkle at Tanfoam Marathon as it gains global status
ARUSHA: TANZANIAN runners displayed remarkable performance by topping the Tanfoam International Marathon held here over the weekend. Local athletes emerged as winners in both 42-kilometer and 21-kilometer races for both…
Serengeti Girls cruise past Botswana in World Cup qualifier
DAR ES SALAAM: SERENGETI Girls have advanced to the second round of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers after a 3-0 victory over Botswana at the Azam Complex…
Zanzibar eyes DSE funding for public entities
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR is stepping up efforts to reduce public institutions’ reliance on bank borrowing, following a new partnership with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) that will open alternative…
Is Tanzania prepared for the new game-changer in capital markets: Tokenisation and retailisation for financial stability?
WASHINGTON: AT the 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, a range of critical issues affecting the global economy were addressed. Some of these issues were discussed at the parallel sessions attended…
Why reconciliation matters for national unity, growth
DAR ES SALAAM: RECONCILIATION is steadily shedding its image as a distant, abstract ideal and emerging as a powerful, practical force one that anchors stability, nurtures inclusion and paves the…
Green season begins in Serengeti
SERENGETI: APRIL marks a stunning transformation in the Serengeti National Park as the “Green Season” officially takes hold. The dusty plains of the dry months are replaced by a vibrant,…
Optimism high as government moves to fix fiscal drain
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR decades, the performance of our State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) has been a tale of two realities. On one hand, we have seen stellar performers in banking and…
Over 700,000 to benefit from KCMC eye health project
MOSHI: MORE than 700,000 people are expected to benefit from an eye health improvement project to be implemented at the Moshibased KCMC Zonal Referral Hospital (KCMC ZRH). This was stated…
Fake ‘Facebook brigadier’ nabbed
DODOMA: THE Police Force has arrested a motorcycle taxi (bodaboda) rider Samweli Mwita for allegedly creating a fake Facebook account using the name and photo of JKT Brigadier Hassan Mabena…
Tanzania, Canada explore opportunities in agriculture
DODOMA: DEPUTY Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde held talks with a delegation from the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) in Dodoma recently focusing on how the two countries can…
Zanzibar CAG seeks stronger cybersecurity through partnership with India
ZANZIBAR: THE Office of the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of Zanzibar is set to strengthen international cooperation through a planned partnership with India’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI India) to…
Passenger bridge project takes shape at Zanzibar airport
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR government is pressing ahead with strategic investments in air transport infrastructure, with steady progress recorded in the construction of a passenger connecting bridge at Abeid Amani Karume International…
OCPD: Law revision key to attracting foreign investment
DODOMA: THE Revised Edition 2023 of the Laws of Tanzania has been described as a vital tool for boosting investor confidence, as it consolidates all laws and their amendments into…
What Tanzania learned at IPU meeting
DODOMA: TANZANIA is gaining valuable insights from the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, Türkiye, as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary performance and improve service delivery…
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: PM demands strict oversight
CHAMWINO: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed government officials to ensure proper supervision of development projects across the country, including those in water, electricity, health, infrastructure and education, so…
Rural energy revolution: TZ’s journey towards Universal Electricity Access by 2030
MWANZA: IN recent years, Tanzania has been writing a new chapter in its energy sector, particularly in efforts to expand electricity access to rural areas. As the country moves toward…
Ex AfDB Chief hails East African innovation receiving lifetime honour
ACCRA,GHANA: DR. Akinwumi A. Adesina, the immediate past President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has called on global investors and African policymakers to lead a “structural revaluation” of…
Namungo face Simba test
RUANGWA: SIMBA SC will take on Namungo FC in a Mainland Premier League clash today at Majaliwa Stadium in Ruangwa, with the visitors determined to extend their long-standing dominance over…