Banks to lead Dar exchange post-Easter trades
DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM Stock Exchange (DSE) trading is expected to be driven by banks this week, following the Easter long holiday, as investors focus on selective stock…
Protect Union, preserve our future, Masauni tells youths
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yussuf Masauni has called on higher learning students and youths across Tanzania to safeguard and…
84 teachers see benefits of Dar Rotary Club’s inclusive learning seminar
DAR ES SALAAM: 84 teachers from government schools in Kinondoni Municipality have benefited from a two-day seminar designed to equip teachers with practical, modern, and evidence‑based approaches to enhance classroom…
When does staying on land become ownership?
DAR ES SALAAM: THERE is a quiet story that unfolds in many places, especially on the edges of cities and in rural areas. A piece of land is left unused.…
Samia consoles traders after fire razes over 500 stalls in Dar
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire that ravaged the Simu 2000 market stalls in Sinza Ward, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, over…
PM bars brokers’ involvement in allocating business spaces to traders
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed authorities responsible for allocating business spaces across the country to ensure that stalls are assigned to legitimate traders rather than brokers…
PM assesses damage caused by fire outbreak at Simu 2000 Market
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, on April 6, 2026, conducted an inspection visit to assess the damage caused by a fire outbreak at the Simu 2000 small traders’…
Understand key issues a driver should observe on the road
MWANZA: MANY people are unaware that there are essential things a driver must consider while on the road. The Mwanza Regional Traffic Officer (RTO), Mr Sunday Ibrahim, explained these important…
RC lifts the lid on fuel prices hike, saying storage depots don’t meet domestic demand
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has outlined the factors driving the increase in fuel prices, providing context on fuel availability and consumption patterns within…
From sacrifice to strength, the enduring spirit of the TAZARA railway
DAR ES SALAAM: THE stories are still alive, passed down from fathers, shared among colleagues and remembered along the tracks that cut across East Africa. CRJE (East Africa) Ltd recently…
From TYL pioneer commander at 14 to Professor, Chijoriga calls for youth mindset reset
DAR ES SALAAM: AFTER leading the Tanganyika African National Union to a decisive victory in the August 30, 1960 General Elections, securing 70 out of 71 seats in the Tanganyika…
Lessons from Nokia: Turning small ideas into digital success
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR many young Tanzanians, starting a business can feel like an uphill battle. Limited access to capital, lack of exposure to advanced technology and fear of failure…
The tiny village that became a solar powerhouse
COLOMBIA: IN an extreme environmental and political climate in the Colombian savannah, one maverick village has relied on its homegrown inventions to survive, down to adapting children’s see-saws to draw…
Seal the leaks, save the nation
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government’s decision to roll out the National Supply Chain Management Policy of 2025 deserves strong commendation not as another bureaucratic exercise, but as a long-overdue intervention…
Why being cautious with fake news matters
DAR ES SALAAM: IN today’s digital age, where information is easily weaponised to spread negative propaganda, it is crucial for citizens to distinguish between factual news and fake news. Factual…
Why Tanzania remains peaceful, stable
DAR ES SALAAM: THE role of security and defence organs is central to maintaining Tanzania’s longstanding peace and stability. In an interview with the ‘Daily News’, an Assistant Lecturer at…
Clerics urge embrace of Easter values
ZANZIBAR: RELIGIOUS leaders in Zanzibar have called on Tanzanians to uphold peace, unity and social cohesion, describing them as vital foundations for national stability and development. Delivering his Easter message,…
Zanzibar honours past leaders with prayers
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi joined family members, government officials and members of the public in a special prayer session held in memory of the late Ali Hassan Mwinyi. The…
Minister orders review of public pharmacies to improve service
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Health Mohammed Mchengerwa has directed an immediate review of pharmacies in public health facilities, to strengthen access to medicines and enhance service delivery for citizens.…
EASTER SERMONS: Unity, peace, messages prevail
DAR ES SALAAM: RELIGIOUS leaders across Tanzania have urged citizens to embrace unity, peace and love as Christians joined the rest of the world to mark Easter, describing the occasion…
Potatoes drop, tomatoes and poultry soar
DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM’s wholesale produce markets showed mixed trends in March, with falling prices of key root crops offering some relief amid rising costs of essential foods.…
Easter mood mirrors mixed fortunes at DSE
DAR ES SALAAM: AS the Easter period ushers in reflection and cautious optimism, the capital market reflected a similarly mixed mood, with rising turnover contrasting against weakening equity prices and…
TRA calls for collaboration in 24-hour fuel depot operations
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has urged fuel depot operators to collaborate closely with the authority to ensure depots run 24 hours a day, aiming to maintain…
Women urged to take decisive steps towards wealth creation
DAR ES SALAAM: WOMEN have been urged to take deliberate and timely action to build, grow and safeguard their wealth, as part of wider efforts to strengthen financial independence and…
Saudia adopts Google Find Hub for luggage recovery
Jeddah: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has introduced Google’s Find Hub share item location feature to support the recovery of lost or delayed baggage, offering guests an…
Empowering educators: Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam supports seminar on inclusive learning practices
DAR ES SALAAM: AS part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening quality education and empowering educators within the communities, Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam through its Gift of Education…
Referee woes, chaos: The curious case of Tanzania’s most unloved persons in football
DAR ES SALAAM: ON any given weekend, in any given Tanzanian football ground, between the first whistle and the final insult hurled from the terraces, there is a drama. The…
Azam, Simba in crucial clash
DAR ES SALAAM: AZAM FC will host Simba SC today in what promises to be a thrilling Mainland Premier League encounter at the Azam Complex, Chamazi in Dar es Salaam.…
Why cleric says Easter is gift if well used
MOSHI: TANZANIANS , especially those of the Christian faith, are joining their peers around the world to celebrate Easter after 40 days of fasting known as the Lenten period. Easter…
Time to market Tanzania as wellness destination
DAR ES SALAAM: WE must admit it that Tanzania now stands at a unique moment in its tourism journey, with an opportunity to redefine how the world experiences travel. Beyond…
Government to roll out new policy for public spending
DODOMA: THE government is set to roll out a new National Supply Chain Management Policy of 2025 aimed at strengthening discipline in the use of public funds, improving efficiency in…
Why public must be wary of disruptive social media activism
NAIROBI: IN today’s digital age, information travels faster than ever before. A single message, video or post can reach thousands, sometimes millions, within minutes. Social media has transformed communication, giving…
ZRA beats March tax target by 9pc
ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) has exceeded its revenue collection target for March 2026 by nine per cent, reflecting improved economic activity, rising taxpayer compliance and growth in the…
Tanzania pushes for self-reliant Africa
TANGIER: FINANCE Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has urged African countries to adopt a unified approach to building resilient and self-reliant economies amid global crises. He emphasised the need for…
EASTER CELEBRATION: Samia urges compassion
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has extended Easter greetings to all Tanzanians, calling for renewed commitment to unity, peace and compassion as the nation marks the resurrection of…
Queenfident Masterclass seeks to unlock opportunities for Tanzanian women
DAR ES SALAAM: THE upcoming Queenfident Masterclass 2026, scheduled on April 11th in Dar es Salaam, is set to equip women with the confidence, mindset, and practical tools needed to…
First test for Huwel as Kisarawe Rally readies for a rev off on April 26
DAR ES SALAAM: DEFENDING champion Ahmed Huwel from Iringa faces his first test on April 26, 2026, when Kisarawe Fally, the 2025 National Rally opener, revs off on April 25…
Dr Samia to bless Tanzania’s food vendors at the conference on April 11
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to be the guest of honor at a major national conference bringing together food vendors from across the country. The…
Tanzania launches new management policy to enhance efficient use of public resources.
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially launch the National Supply Chain Management Policy on April 8, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability…
Seventy years of China-Africa cooperation with health partnership warming peoples’ hearts
CHINA: THE year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Africa, and is also the “China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges”. Health cooperation is…
Bridges of resilience: Mkuyuni project signals progress in Tanzania’s infrastructure push
MWANZA: THE steady rumble of vehicles crossing the nearly completed Mkuyuni Bridge in Mwanza is more than just the sound of traffic— it is a signal of resilience, recovery and…
How BoT joins AFC as equity shareholder
DAR ES SALAAM: AFRICA Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider has announced that the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has made an equity investment in the Corporation, becoming…
Millions targeted as Tanzania scales climate resilience efforts
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S efforts to strengthen climate resilience are gaining momentum as support from the Green Climate Fund continues to expand. This growing support is providing both financial resources…
Taifa Gas maintains steady LPG prices despite global surge
DAR ES SALAAM: TAIFA Gas has announced that it will maintain current retail prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), even as global prices have surged by nearly 43 per cent…
COLUMN: MIND YOUR LANGUAGE. Fuel prices increase: “people need to prepare”!
DAR ES SALAAM: THE increase in the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene is not an April 1 Fools’ Day scare. It is real and all the papers of April…
Joint tourism efforts boost sector growth
DODOMA: THE government has said sustained joint cooperation between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar is strengthening efforts to harmonise tourism development across the United Republic. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Mr David…
TARURA plans flood control in Geita
DODOMA: THE government is undertaking a detailed assessment to determine the cost and scope of expanding drainage systems at Mbugani and Kivukoni areas in Geita Municipality as part of efforts…
Paddy output hits 2.6m tonnes, ups food security
PADDY production reached 2.6 million tonnes in the 2024/2025 season, surpassing the national requirement of 1.2 million tonnes and creating a surplus of 1.4 million tonnes. The increase has strengthened…
Tanzania boosts role in regional peace, diplomatic cooperation
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has renewed its commitment to advancing regional peace, security and diplomatic cooperation, as it continues to actively participate in collective security efforts across the region. The…
Tanzania, Burundi, DRC set strategies to fast-track SGR project
KINSHASA: MINISTERS for Transport from Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have met to outline strategies to fast-track the implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)…