Zanzibar reps unveil priorities after being sworn-in
Dodoma: Five members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives elected to the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania were sworn in in Dodoma yesterday and unveiled their priorities, which…
Tanzania cherishes its natural resources as a key source of national income, job creation
DODOMA: TANZANIA’S natural resources and tourism sector continues to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, job creation and national income, with tourist arrivals and earnings recording notable increases.…
Pump prices soar as Tanzania feels the heat of geopolitical tensions
DAR ES SALAAM: PUMP prices for petroleum products have increased, with the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announcing new indicative rates effective April 1, 2026, in line with…
Tanzania collects 26.63tri/- to surpass revenue target by 103 per cent
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has surpassed its revenue target, collecting 26.63tri/- between July 2025 and February 2026, equivalent to 103.7 per cent performance on the back of intensified measures to…
Tanzania’s economy maintains a strong growth trajectory from 5.5 to 6.0 per cent
DODOMA: THE Prime Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, has said that the country’s economy has maintained a strong growth trajectory, expanding by 6.0 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, up…
2D barcodes open new trade frontiers for Tanzanian entrepreneurs
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s entrepreneurs have being urged to embrace 2D barcode technology as a strategic tool to unlock regional trade opportunities and strengthen their competitiveness in both local and…
PM Mwigulu joins Easter Gospel Concert in Dar
DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM is set to host a major Easter celebration, with Prime Minister Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba expected to attend a gospel concert headlined by renowned singer…
Renewal of air links to boost Tanzania–Yemen partnership
DAR ES SALAAM: IN today’s increasingly interconnected world, aviation has become one of the most powerful tools for strengthening international cooperation, trade and cultural exchange. By linking people, markets and…
Gone but not forgotten
PM labels late Lukuvi as a trusted advisor IDODI: THE fallen veteran politician, William Lukuvi (71) has been laid to rest yesterday at his home village of Idodi, as national…
Building resilience: Tanzania steps up emergency preparedness through medical training
AS the world faces an increasing wave of health emergencies, from infectious disease outbreaks to climate-related disasters, Tanzania is taking decisive steps to strengthen its preparedness and response systems. The…
Despite progress, why Zanzibar women still struggle for equal voice in leadership
DAR ES SALAAM: ON paper, the progress is undeniable. More women are stepping forward to contest leadership positions, public awareness is growing and advocacy efforts are gaining momentum. Yet beneath…
Digital identity drives Tanzania’s future growth, security
DAR ES SALAAM: IN an increasingly fast-paced and technology-driven world, personal identification has evolved from a basic administrative requirement into a fundamental necessity. It now plays a central role in…
Tanzania awards 188.4m/- grant to nine Arts groups
DAR ES SALAAM: NINE Tanzanian Art groups have been awarded a total of 188.4m/- under the Feel Free Grant 2026, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s fast-growing creative…
Health Minister commends quality digital service at E.M Hospital
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has urged Tanzanians to invest in health infrastructure to bring medical services closer to the people. The Deputy Minister…
Kwala Dry Port performance impresses TANTRADE officials
KIBAHA: A group of 50 staff from the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TANTRADE), led by Deputy Director General Freddy Liundi, visited Kwala Dry Port to observe and learn about various…
Tanzania’s gemstone business faces highly competitive markets
ARUSHA: TANZANIA has seen the rise in gemstone market competition driven by technological advances and expertise from countries experienced in mineral value addition, including India, Thailand, and China. This was…
Tanzania intensifies efforts to combat ‘UVIDA’ antimicrobial resistance
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has intensified efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), locally known as UVIDA, by urging ministries and institutions to accelerate the implementation of a joint…
Banks near gender parity milestone
DAR ES SALAAM: NEARLY half of Tanzania’s licensed banks have reached the critical benchmark of 33 per cent female representation in boardrooms and senior management, signalling a structural shift in…
health stakeholders meets UDOM to develop guidelines for the POCUS system
DODOMA: THE Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the University of Dodoma, has convened health sector stakeholders to develop national guidelines for the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), in a…
Dr Samia to grace a charity event to help 100 children with kidney transplants
DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to be the guest of honor at a charity event to help 100 children with sickle cell disease receive bone marrow and kidney…
Tanzania seeks Turkish investments in the infrastructure, energy, agriculture sectors
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has invited Turkish investors to invest in strategic sectors including infrastructure, energy, and agriculture as part of efforts to accelerate economic development and strengthen…
See the reinvention of Tanzania’s new-age content creators
DAR ES SALAAM: IN an industry often celebrated for glamour, fast fame and viral success, the quieter realities behind the camera tell a very different story one defined by uncertainty,…
Tanzania intensifies efforts to control drug-resistant pathogens
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has intensified efforts to control drug-resistant pathogens (DR-TDs), by encouraging ministries and institutions to accelerate the implementation of a joint strategic plan under the…
Health students launch a special initiative for schools in three regions
DODOMA: HEALTH students from Mwanza, Dodoma and Dar es Salaam regions have launched a special initiative aimed at delivering health education to primary and secondary school students, as well as…
KISWAHILI FOR BEGINNERS: The word “Kizingiti cha mlango”
MEANING (Maana)“Kizingiti cha mlango” in English is called a “door threshold”or simply “threshold.”It is the bottom part of a doorway that you step over when entering or leaving a room…
Parliament’s first session postponement delays the budget process
DODOMA: THE first session of the third meeting of the 13th Parliament has been postponed, delaying the official start of the government’s budget reading process. The announcement was made today,…
Police caution small-scale miners against propaganda on mine collapses
GEITA: THE Tanzania Police Force in Geita Region has warned small-scale miners at the Msasa Mine in Bukombe District to avoid spreading or believing propaganda that could incite unrest. The…
Dar City sees a new dawn in the 138bn/- DMDPP II roads project
DAR ES SALAAM: A massive road upgrade covering more than 56 kilometres is underway in Ilala Municipality, promising to ease transport bottlenecks, cut travel costs, and unlock economic activity in…
Dar Mayor commends creative platforms in developing Tanzanian artistry
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Mayor of Dar es Salaam, Nurdin Bilal Juma, popularly known as ‘Shetta’, has emphasized the importance of creative platforms such as Her Creative Spark in nurturing…
13th EAC meeting deliberates on regional defence, peace, security
NAIROBI:THE East African Community member states have convened in Nairobi for the 13th Joint Sectoral Council Meeting of Ministers responsible for Defence, Peace and Security, alongside the Council on Foreign…
Tanzania trumpets its favourable climate, stable policies to lure mining investors
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has assured global firms of a favourable climate being buoyed by stable policies and legal frameworks designed to attract both local and foreign investors. For those…
Ngorongoro envisions an epic Safari Field Challenge in 2026
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has said the 11th season of the Safari Field Challenge will provide a unique platform for tour guides to gain practical…
Transforming gas challenges into technological solutions
DAR ES SALAAM: IN a time where technology is rapidly reshaping how people live and solve everyday problems, a new generation of young innovators is stepping forward. They are not…
17-year Mrema commands Junior Div run at Diplomatic golf tour
ARUSHA: THE son of the former Arusha-Urban MP, Felix Mrema was among the brilliant performers of the Diplomatic Golf tournament held at Kiligolf Club course over the weekend. Aged 17…
Tanzania cruise into T20 World Cup qualifiers
ACCRA: TANZANIA have secured qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 Regional Qualifiers following a dominant and unbeaten campaign at the 2026 Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B ended in…
How mobile financing empowers entrepreneurial growth
DAR ES SALAAM: DIGITAL access through handset financing is empowering youth entrepreneurs, enabling them to leverage mobile technology for business growth, market reach and innovative income streams. By providing affordable…
Gamondi: Lessons still to learn
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania national football team, Taifa Stars Head Coach Miguel Gamondi has admitted that his side left the FIFA Series in Kigali with mixed emotions, saying they…
Tanzania pushes digital trade agenda
ZANZIBAR: DIGITAL trade is emerging as a key driver of job creation and economic growth, with Tanzania underscoring its importance at the 14th Conference of Trade Ministers in Yaoundé, Cameroon.…
William Lukuvi: Son of Isimani, we mourn you
THIS morning feels different. Not because of ceremony alone, but because of the weight that has been building over the past few days. The news came abruptly the passing of…
DSE, UDSM to deepen capital markets ties
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS), aimed at strengthening…
Driving changes through investment knowledge
DAR ES SALAAM: LAST week, the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Nicodemus Mkama, convened a landmark event that highlighted both the…
Made in Tanzania, built for Africa: The rise of Imara Tech
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN and broadly African – farmers still largely rely on hand hoes and animal-powered ploughs for tilling their land. Only a few, those who are relatively more…
Middle East war drives Dodoma growth, cost pressures
DODOMA: THE escalation of the Middle East conflict has sparked a new wave of uncertainty in global markets, mainly caused by tighter financial conditions, rising energy prices and supply chain…
Nation tackle PPP to drive investment, economic growth
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S ambition to become a 1 trillion US dollar economy within the next 25 years is no longer a distant dream, it is being actively pursued through…
Ruvu basin project drives economic growth, water security
RUVU: IMPROVED water user management is set to unlock new economic opportunities for thousands of farmers and rural communities, as a multi-million-dollar project targets sustainable water use, climate resilience and…
Open discussion: Banks’ reactions to Iran war
DAR ES SALAAM: WHEN the Iran war became the defining global shock at the end of February 2026, the market’s first instinct was clear: Oil would rise, inflation would return…
From speculation to certainty, safeguarding Dar’s iconic shoreline
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government’s firm declaration that Coco Beach will remain a public asset marks a decisive and reassuring moment for residents of Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Mwigulu…
Liquidity up as DSE faces pressure
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a week of increased trading activity but diverging value performance during the week ended March 27, 2026. While liquidity…
A bold blast: What MP Gisairo’s attack on public spending signifies for Kenya’s economic future
NAIROBI: THE recent outspoken remarks by Kenyan Member of Parliament Cleve Gisairo, which condemn the government’s waste of public funds, have struck a nerve across the country, despite the political…
Govt confirms no casualties in Geita mine collapse
GEITA: THE Police Force in Geita Region has confirmed that no fatalities were recorded following the collapse of four mining pits at Msasa Mining in Bukombe District. The incident occurred…