HARARE: THE Tanzanian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, Suzan Kaganda, held talks with representatives of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization, whose headquarters are in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare. The meeting…
ARUSHA: FOOD availability in schools across the Arusha Region has continued to improve, with about 80 percent of students now receiving lunch while at school, as parents and guardians have…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE current account deficit narrowed over the past year, supported by stronger export earnings and a rebound in tourism, signalling improved resilience in key foreign exchangegenerating sectors.…
MWANZA: MORE than 300 women have attended a cooperative conference in Mwanza Region aimed at promoting their participation in cooperatives as a pathway to economic empowerment. The conference brought together…
KIBAHA: THE government has embarked on strategies to make Coast Region a hub for the production of fruits and vegetables, targeting markets in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. The plan…
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR’S renewed war against narcotics is gathering momentum, with authorities crediting sweeping reforms under President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi for strengthening the islands’ ability to dismantle sophisticated drug networks.…
KAGERA: KAGERA residents have paid tributes to the, describing him as a courageous leader who dedicated most of his life to the welfare of the majority poor. In an interview…
KILIMANJARO: IT is 3 a.m. in a small village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Three notorious thieves move quietly through the darkness, on their way to do what they…
ZANZIBAR: INVESTORS operating in Zanzibar have been urged to strengthen cooperation with communities living around investment areas to enhance relationships, create employment opportunities and promote sustainable development. The call was…
DAR ES SALAAM: DIAMONDS remain one of Tanzania’s most historically significant mineral resources, anchored by the famed Williamson Diamond Mine, one of the oldest continuously operating diamond mines in the…
GEITA: TANZANIA’S mining sector is quietly undergoing a structural shift, one that could redefine its long-term economic trajectory. The latest report by the Mining Commission, showing that locally refined minerals…
DODOMA: MORE than 60 per cent of students in Tanzania are currently benefiting from school feeding programmes, with the government calling on parents to support efforts to provide meals to…
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR government has reported notable achievements in governance, local government development and security during the first 100 days of President Hussein Mwinyi’s second term. Presenting the progress to journalists,…
DODOMA: THE government has stepped up efforts to promote and strengthen the use of Kiswahili language as a key driver of regional development. The Principal Secretary in the Zanzibar Ministry…
DODOMA: MINISTRY of Constitutional and Legal Affairs has commended beneficiaries of the Samia Legal Aid Campaign for choosing amicable settlement of disputes, saying the approach is a key for peace…
KILIMANJARO: AS global efforts to tackle climate change and conservation challenges intensify, the Moshi-based College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka (CAWM-Mweka) in Kilimanjaro has taken a major step forward by…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government, through the Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC), has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving challenges in Tanzania’s business environment to attract both local and foreign investment,…
ZANZIBAR: CHALLENGES in coordinating youth employment programmes, weak labour data systems and limited economic empowerment facilities remain key obstacles facing Zanzibar’s youth development sector, Minister for Youth, Employment and Economic…
KAGERA: KAGERA Regional Commissioner (RC), Colonel Ramadhan Kido has urged Muslims and all Tanzanians to increase prayers, charitable acts and good deeds throughout the holy month of Ramadan, while praying…
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR government has intensified regional and international engagement, strengthened public communication and improved records management systems during the first 100 days of President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi’s second-term administration.…
NAIROBI: EXTERNAL disruptions can lead to economic decline at certain points in a nation’s history. Additionally, there are cases where decline is self inflicted—gradual, painful and alarmingly normalised. Currently, many…
KATAVI: THE completion of four large cargo ships at Karema Port is seen as a transformative economic opportunity for the residents of Rukwa, Katavi, Kigoma, and other regions bordering Lake…
CHATO: RETIRED national leaders have remembered the late President Dr John Magufuli as a patriotic, righteous, courageous, God-fearing, and principled leader who enforced accountability and ensured public funds were judiciously…
CHATO: VICE-PRESIDENT Ambassador Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has called on all Tanzanians to embrace selflessness, courage and self-reliance as guiding principles in honouring the legacy of the late President Dr John…
ARUSHA: THE Tanzanian government has issued eight strategic directives aimed at improving the performance of companies in which it holds minority shares, as part of efforts to achieve a high…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE National Institute of Transport (NIT) has been urged to enhance innovation and strengthen its promotional strategies in order to attract more students, including those from abroad,…
DODOMA: STEMpower has announced the successful installation of its 159th Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) center at the Tanzania Community Networks Polytechnic College (TCNPC) in Dodoma. This milestone marks…
CHATO: Retired Director General of the National Security Department, Dr Modestus Kipilimba, has described the late President Dr John Pombe Magufuli as a tireless leader who worked day and night,…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Chief Secretary of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Tanzanian Ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia, Zena Ahmed Said, has called on donors from within and outside Tanzania…
CHATO: THE Retired Chief of the Defence Forces, Venance Mabeyo, has stated that the late Dr John Pombe Magufuli taught many important lessons in life and leadership, and he believes…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Infrastructure has urged Tanzanians to develop a culture of keenly following weather forecasts issued by relevant authorities, to improve and safeguard various…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Development has urged the Ministry of Social Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups to support by providing funds to…
CHATO: THE Former Tanzanian Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, has stated that Tanzanians continue to remember former President John Pombe Magufuli for his patriotism, integrity, and sincere execution of his duties.…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE TIB Development Bank has signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme aimed at strengthening development financing systems to drive inclusive…
CHATO: THE Bishop of the Bunda Catholic Diocese, Simon Masondole, has emphasized that commemorations marking the death of former Fifth Phase President, John Magufuli, should serve as an opportunity for…
ARUSHA: THE Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, said that the contribution of companies in which the Tanzanian government has minority shares in the Government Consolidated Fund through the…
DODOMA: Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr Juma Homera, has launched the ‘Sema na Waziri’ (Speak to the Minister) programme in Dodoma, dedicating two to three days each month…
CHATO: VICE President Emmanuel Nchimbi has joined various leaders and the residents in a Holy Mass marking the fifth anniversary of the death of the Fifth Phase President of the…
MPANDA: THE construction of the Mwamkulu irrigation scheme in Mpanda Municipality is currently underway at a cost of 33.9bn/-, intending to increase agricultural production, particularly rice and maize. These details…
MEANING (in English) Msikiti means mosque — a place where Muslims go to pray and worship God. Origin (Etymology) The word msikiti comes from the Arabic word “masjid” (مسجد), which…
MEXICO: IRAN’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to tournament co-host Mexico due to concerns about the safety…
ARUSHA: TANZANIA’S long-distance running stars, Alphonce Simbu and Magdalena Shauri, say they are fully prepared to perform strongly at the upcoming Boston Marathon scheduled for April 20 this year. The…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Cricket Association has officially announced its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub‑Regional Africa Qualifier B, scheduled to take place from March 22-30,…
ARUSHA: THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has pledged support for the construction of a new satellite stadium in Arusha to complement the main venue being built for the 2027 Africa…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) expects to generate over 10bn/- in annual revenue from international students enrolling at the new stateof-the-art Civil Aviation Training College (CATC),…
DAR ES SALAAM: HIGHER earning institutions have been urged to introduce programmes for producing aviation medicine professionals to address the urgent need for such experts in the country. According to…
DAR ES SALAAM: ACROSS many offices in Tanzania, business decisions still begin in the same place. A spreadsheet. Finance teams track revenue in spreadsheets. Sales teams record leads in spreadsheets.…
DAR ES SALAAM: FOR many years, the Economist Intelligence Unit, through its research arm Economist Impact, produced the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), an annual benchmark that assessed the state…
DAR ES SALAAM: ROSTAM Aziz’s entry into Nation Media Group is the kind of deal that instantly invites exaggeration. Some people want to frame it as a nationalist triumph. Others…
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development has commended the progress of the Mzizima Towers Project worth 322.02bn/- being implemented by the National Social…