Digital Trade Rules Raise Concerns
NAIROBI: African countries are expressing growing concern that emerging global rules on digital trade could limit their ability to shape the future of their economies, as negotiations continue within the…
Africa Questions WTO Fairness
ADDIS ABABA: African policymakers and trade analysts are raising concerns over whether current global trade rules adequately support the continent’s development, as debates intensify ahead of key negotiations at the…
AfCFTA Seen as Strategic Shift
ACCRA: African leaders and economists are increasingly positioning the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a central instrument for reshaping the continent’s economic trajectory, amid growing concerns over the…
Coca-Cola injects USD 1.94m to strengthen water security in Tanzania
Morogoro: The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing USD 1.94 million to help restore the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source serving Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam is the…
Afreximbank launches new scheme to scale Africa’s digital trade ecosystem
CAIRO: AFRICAN Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its accelerator programme that brings together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive…
European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal
EUROPE: The European Parliament has backed legislation to implement an EU-US trade deal, following months of uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. A majority of lawmakers voted in favour…
Tanzania claims success in safeguarding digital spaces against gender abuse
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding digital spaces, saying it is now a frontline priority in protecting women and girls from violence, warning that…
PDPC issues final reminder to institutions to submit data before the 8 April deadline
DAR ES SALAAM: LEGAL enforcement measures will take effect from 9 April 2026 as the deadline for voluntary registration with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) comes to an end.…
Tanzania lures global investors to tap into the country’s cotton and textile sector
BREMEN: THE Tanzanian Ambassador to the United States, Elsie Sia Kanza, has rallied global investors to tap into the country’s cotton and textile sector, highlighting vast opportunities during the 83rd…
Hidden threat of ‘Indian’ crows to sustainable birdwatching tourism
TANZANIA: It is around 1:30 p.m., and the sun is scorching, forcing a native Pied Crow to gently land on a towering yellow poinciana tree at Area C in Dodoma.…
Tanzania, Zambia find solution to mineral transport woes in TAZARA upgrading
KITWE: TANZANIA and Zambia have agreed to accelerate the improvement of mineral transport infrastructure to drive growth of the mining sector across Southern Africa. The commitment was highlighted by Deputy…
Tanzania holds talks with AFD to scale up agricultural financing
DODOMA: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Gerald Mweli, has held talks with France’s development agency, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), to scale up agricultural financing and reduce…
Tanzania’s Gen Z Corporation signs technological deal with Russia’s Innopraktika
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has witnessed the signing of a key technology cooperation agreement between Russia’s Innopraktika and Tanzania’s…
Tanzania orders PBPA to control the distribution of fuel to stabilise the supply
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has directed the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) to ensure the timely distribution of fuel to all major storage depots, in…
Tanzania’s partnership with ATIDI underwrites 7.8bn US dollars projects
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania continues to strengthen its investment environment and stimulate economic growth through its partnership with the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), an institution that has…
Wanu meets 16 Tanzania students in Johannesburg
JOHANESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, has visited the University of Johannesburg, where she met 16 Tanzanian students pursuing various programmes under…
BoT sees FinTech as a pillar of financial inclusion as mobile money services reach millions in Africa
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Director of Financial Inclusion at the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), Kennedy Komba, has emphasized that the success of financial services access should be directed toward practical…
Parliament Speaker pays homage the late Lukuvi
DODOMA: SPEAKER of the Parliament, Mussa Zungu, visited the home of the late William Lukuvi, who served as Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, Coordination, and…
CRDB Bank calls on stakeholders to support women’s participation in global trade
LISBON: THE CRDB Bank’s Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Professor Neema Mori, has called on international stakeholders to intensify efforts in empowering women economically to enhance their participation in…
CRDB Bank injects 2.3bn/- for prizes for its SimBanking customers
DAR ES SALAAM: CRDB Bank has set aside a total of 2.3bn/- for prizes to be awarded to its customers who will conduct transactions and make payments through its SimBanking…
PM calls on Tanzanians to continue praying for the late Lukuvi
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has called on Tanzanians to continue praying for the late William Lukuvi, who served as Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament,…
Tanzania sees the value of oral healthcare services heading to the Dental Expo 2026
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government of has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening oral healthcare services as the country prepares to host the second edition of the Tanzania Dental Expo…
Banking support accelerates shift to modern agric
TANDAHIMBA: WITH ongoing efforts to modernize cashew farming in southern Tanzania, the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has concluded the fourth phase of its flagship agricultural campaign, “Wekeza NBC Shambani…
Tanzania assures petroleum station owners it has sufficient fuel reserves
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Energy, Deogratias Ndejembi, has met and held discussions with the Tanzania Petroleum Station Owners Association (TAPSOA), led by its Secretary General, Agustino Mmasi, to…
Tanzania, India agree to integrate the traditional medicine system with modern healthcare
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has signed a cooperation agreement with India aimed at integrating traditional medicine systems with modern healthcare, starting at the primary healthcare level by 2030. This initiative…
Finance Minister calls on ATIDI to enhance ties with the Tanzanian government
DODOMA: FINANCE Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has called on the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to strengthen its collaboration with the Tanzanian government in advancing private sector development…
Tanzania tasks new ambassadors to prioritize national interests, foster cohesion in teams they lead.
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Said Shaib Mussa, has urged newly appointed ambassadors, particularly first-time envoys and those…
Tanzania values AfDB funding in mega projects as it welcomes the bank’s envoy, Mary Monyau
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S Foreign Affairs Minister and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, said the cooperation between Tanzania and the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the implementation of strategic…
Tanzania, Djibouti agree to cooperate in carbon trading for aviation, maritime transport sectors
DODOMA: TANZANIA and Djibouti have initiated strategic discussions on cooperation in carbon trading, targeting the aviation and maritime transport sectors as part of efforts to tackle climate change and boost…
Finance Minister stresses public education to boost capital market participation
FINANCE Minister Amb. Khamis Mussa Omar has emphasized the need for strengthening public education on capital and securities markets to increase awareness and participation. Amb Omar made the remarks during…
Dr Samia hails Kikwete’s appointment as AU envoy for the Horn of Africa, Red Sea region
ADDIS ABABA: THE Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed the former President of Jakaya Kikwete as High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and the…
Truck driver on the run after fatal accident
MWANZA: MWANZA Regional Police are searching for a truck driver who fled the scene after causing an accident that killed a businessman and injured two others. The deceased has been…
Kagera intensifies efforts to curb TB
BUKOBA: KAGERA Region has stepped up efforts to curb Tuberculosis (TB) by strengthening public awareness and encouraging early diagnosis and treatment, health authorities said as the world marked World Tuberculosis…
DIB urges depositors to claim funds
A SIGNIFICANT number of depositors whose banks were closed between 2017 and 2018 have yet to claim their insured funds, prompting the Deposit Insurance Board (DIB) to urge all affected…
Tanzania tightens grip on epidemic threats
ARUSHA: TANZANIA has made significant progress in detecting, preventing and controlling epidemic diseases and other public health emergencies. This was revealed yesterday in Arusha by the Assistant Director in the…
Nicolás Maduro heads back to a US court, fighting charges as Venezuela moves on without him
NEW YORK: FORMER Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to a New York courtroom Thursday as he seeks to have his drug trafficking indictment thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over…
Comply with laws, capital markets players told
DODOMA: FINANCE Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has directed all stakeholders in the capital and securities markets to strictly adhere to laws and regulations while strengthening digital service delivery. Speaking…
Chung shines on March Golf Challenge in Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR: THE March Golf Challenge ended in style over the weekend, with Andrew Chung emerging as the overall winner after an impressive return of 41 Stableford points at the scenic…
Kenya scrambles to save AFCON 2027 bid amid LOC purge
NAIROBI: THE Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, has said plans are underway to overhaul the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and 2027 Africa Cup…
T20 WORLD CUP AFRICA SUB-REGIONAL QUALIFIER B: Tanzania extends winning run
ACCRA: TANZANIA produced a commanding all-round performance to secure their second consecutive victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B, thrashing Eswatini by 158 runs in…
Tanzania rolls out CART.IS to unlock trade potential
DODOMA: The government has officially rolled out the Commercial and Regulatory Trade-related Information Systems (CART.IS) analysis, marking a significant step towards advancing paperless trade and digital transformation in the country,…
TRA to continue facilitating business for investors
DAR ES SALAAM: COMMISSIONER General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Yusuph Mwenda has said that the authority will continue to facilitate business for investors and collaborate with them on…
Services receipts drive up Z’bar current account surplus
ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar current account surplus has rose by 25.8 per cent to 896.6 million US dollars in the year ending January, up from the corresponding period last year, largely…
Ziada fund oversubscribed, investor appetite rises
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ziada Fund closed 38 per cent above target, underscoring strong investor demand for unit trusts and signalling growing confidence in evolving collective investment market. Africa Pension…
Dorm room hustle to fashion empire
DAR ES SALAAM: THE morning light in the Maktouch Clothing studio in Dar es Salaam is filtered through rows of hanging silks, heavy brocades, and vibrant African prints. In the…
From Lake Victoria to London, a green message in art
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN-BORN multidisciplinary artist Shafina Jaffer is making waves on the international stage with her latest installation, Amanah – Breath of Creation, currently exhibited at the prestigious Aga…
Tanzania earns 15.6tri/- from agricultural exports
DODOMA: TANZANIA earned 6.6 billion US dollars (about 15.6tri/-) from agricultural exports to regional and international markets between the 2023/2024 and 2025/2026 financial years. A latest report by the Tanzania…
Govt sets gender targets for 2050
DAR ES SALAAM: IN the wake of this year’s International Women’s Day, the government has detailed the specific requirements for women’s participation in the country’s long-term development. Deputy Minister for…
VP rallies stakeholders behind skills-based education
DAR ES SALAAM: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has called for a high level of cooperation to push through major reforms to the nation’s education and training policy. Dr Nchimbi said…
Compassion International supports 123,000 Tanzanians from vulnerable families
ARUSHA: COMPASSION International Tanzania reached more than 123,000 youth and children in the 2025/26 financial year, as part of its commitment to support vulnerable families across the country. The organisation…