Mining commission women support dialysis patients
DODOMA: FOURTEEN needy dialysis patients at the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital have received financial relief after women from the Mining Commission stepped in to cover part of their treatment costs as…
Samia land clinic empowers women
DODOMA: WOMEN in Dodoma Region have continued to benefit from various land services provided through the Samia Land Clinic, a special initiative by Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements…
DSE reveals women’s role in markets
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has said women hold 35.5 per cent of investment accounts, reflecting progress in gender inclusion while underscoring the ongoing gap…
When the law speaks for women
DAR ES SALAAM: ON paper, the law speaks with certainty. It declares rights in firm language, equality before the law, protection from violence, freedom from discrimination. In legal texts, these…
Deputy Minister Maghembe warns against informal loans
KILIMANJARO: DEPUTY Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Ngwaru Maghembe, has urged residents of Mwanga District in Kilimanjaro Region to avoid informal loans and instead utilise formal…
Barker praises squad depth
DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA SC Head Coach Steve Barker was full of praise for the depth of his squad and performance after cruising into the Round of 16 of the…
Minister encourages self-employed to join Hifadhi scheme
MWANZA: MINISTER of State, Prime Minister’s Office – Labour, Employment and Relations Mr Deus Sangu has launched an awareness campaign aimed at promoting social security services among self-employed citizens, encouraging…
TZ invites global investors to boost clean energy sector
DODOMA: THE government has invited strategic investors from around the world to invest in Tanzania’s clean energy sector in a move aimed at stimulating economic growth and supporting efforts to…
How China’s Belt and Road Initiative supports Africa’s development
CHINA: THE Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China’s global infrastructure strategy, having been in China and engaged with various institutions to help understand China’s shared development vision, has become one…
Kidney health for all
DAR ES SALAAM: EVERY day, your two kidneys quietly filter about fifty litres of blood. They remove waste, balance your body’s chemicals, and help control blood pressure. Yet most of…
Govt urges TCU board to safeguard university education quality
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has urged the newly inaugurated Board of the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) to uphold professionalism and ensure…
Turning policy into law: The role of drafting in protecting citizens’ rights
DAR ES SALAAM: LAWS shape the foundation of every society. They define the rights of citizens, guide institutions and establish the systems that allow countries to function with order, justice…
CCM leader urges respect for security forces
MASWA: RULING CCM’s Secretary for Ideology, Publicity and Training, Kenani Kihongosi, has urged citizens to respect the country’s security forces, noting that they have sworn to protect the nation even…
Tanzania, US strengthen security cooperation
DAR ES SALAAM: JOINT Forces from the United States military have joined the Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces (TPDF) to increase readiness, deepen partnerships and strengthen regional security during Exercise Justified…
Tanzania capital markets defy global geopolitical turbulence
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S capital markets are demonstrating strong resilience despite rising geopolitical tensions that have unsettled global financial systems, signalling sustained confidence in the domestic investment landscape. The expansion…
Mwinyi stresses continued prayers for peace
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi joined citizens and government leaders in the burial of Asha Khalid Salum, who passed away yesterday. The late Asha was the daughter of the…
New projects reshape Zanzibar land sector
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR government has launched legal reforms, new land-use plans and major housing projects during the first 100 days of President Hussein Mwinyi’s second term, aimed at strengthening land security…
Electrified SGR hailed as milestone in EAC integration
ARUSHA: OUTGOING Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), Kenyan President, William Ruto has praised Tanzania’s electrified Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) as a landmark infrastructure project that is transforming the…
Protect country’s reputation: PM
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called on Tanzanians to continue safeguarding the country’s long-standing reputation as an island of peace and a refuge for many, saying the distinction…
CMAG MEETING: Tanzania vows democratic reforms
LONDON: TANZANIA has reaffirmed that strengthening democratic reforms is a continuing process, underscoring its commitment to uphold Commonwealth values that promote national stability and reconciliation. The assurance was given on…
Women’s empowerment gains momentum in Dodoma
DODMA: WOMEN in Dodoma Region have been urged to seize leadership and economic opportunities as the region joined the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day today, March…
Minister urges banks to back Vision 2050
DAR ES SALAAM: Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, has urged financial institutions across Tanzania to play a stronger and more active role in supporting the implementation of the…
Flowteller startup excels in services beyond cash transactions
DAR ES SALAAM: A Tanzanian digital company, Flowteller, cashed 1.8m/- after emerging as the top venture during the 11th edition of Harambe Evening startup pitch held in Masaki, Dar es…
‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran
BEIJING: CHINA has warned against seeking government change in Iran amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive, saying any such move lacks public support. “Plotting a ‘colour’ revolution or seeking government change…
TSN Women join International Women’s Day celebrations in Dar es Salaam
DAR ES SALAAM: WOMEN from Tanzania Standard Newspapers(TSN) participated in the climax of the International Women’s Week celebrations today. In the Dar es Salaam region, the event was held at…
Tanzania strengthens security ahead of AFCON 2027
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to ensure the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) is hosted safely and efficiently, with security a top priority. The National…
Kariakoo Derby at “Guantanamo”: When Bundi started checking lease again
DAR ES SALAAM: IN the long and occasionally unbelievable history of the Kariakoo Derby, last Sunday’s encounter at the New Amaan Stadium Complex in Zanzibar secured its own peculiar corner…
One way you might be manipulating your loved ones without realising it
DAR ES SALAAM: WE’VE all heard that setting boundaries is a good thing. Boundaries keep you safe from people or situations that might be hurtful, upsetting, or toxic. But when…
Why you should tell your partner that thing you have been holding back on
USA: TELLING your boss or date that thing you weren’t sure you should reveal could be good for you. People often hold back too much, according to behavioral scientist Leslie…
TANAPA plans five new bridges in Serengeti National Park
MARA: THE Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) has unveiled ambitious plans to construct five modern bridges within Serengeti National Park in its latest bid to enhance infrastructure resilience and visitor safety…
Samia Ardhi Clinic champions women’s land rights
DAR ES SALAAM: ACROSS Tanzania, from the dusty footpaths of rural villages to the busy streets of growing towns, land has never been just a piece of earth but the…
Tanzania’s Vision 2050 will be built by its women, girls
DAR ES SALAAM: IF Tanzania is to achieve its ambitions for prosperity, resilience and inclusive growth, one fact is impossible to ignore: the country’s future will depend on the full…
Tanzania’s transport boom reshapes economy, connectivity fast
DAR ES SALAAM: AN old Swahili proverb says, “Ukiona vyaelea ujue vimeundwa” that translates as “When you see it float, know it was crafted.” Tanzania’s transport sector embodies this wisdom.…
Poison in biscuits? Traffickers declare war
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA stands at a critical moment in the fight against drugs. The nation cannot afford complacency while criminals scheme to poison communities, destroy families and weaken the…
Electric vehicles 85 per cent cheaper to run
DAR ES SALAAM: DRIVING an electric vehicle (EV) in Tanzania could cost up to 85 per cent less per kilometre compared to petrol or diesel vehicles, as the government steps…
Tanzania promotes sustainable use of ocean resources
DODOMA: TANZANIA has marked the 29th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation in the sustainable use of Indian Ocean resources. The regional organisation…
UK supports Tanzania green agenda
DAR ES SALAAM: THE British Embassy in Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to support Tanzania’s environmental protection and climate change initiatives through closer collaboration with the Vice-President’s Office. The pledge…
Tanzanian named EAC SG
ARUSHA: THE Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) have endorsed Tanzanian national Ambassador Stephen Mbundi as the new Secretary General of the regional bloc. Ambassador Mbundi was…
Samia calls for advancing women’s rights
ARUSHA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger collective efforts to advance women’s rights and equality, saying empowering women and girls is essential for achieving the country’s development goals.…
EAC FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Bloc adopts new formula
ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) has adopted a new financing formula requiring partner states to contribute equally and according to their economic capacity, replacing the previous funding arrangement used…
Iron Ladies light up Tanzania’s International Women’s Day
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian Chief Executive Officer(CEO), and the founder of RARE Mining East Africa Limited, Leminatha Kabigumila and Engineer Rose Mayemba, heightened Tanzanian women’s status in the mining…
SADC seeks to enhance intra-regional trade to boost industries, food security
PRETORIA: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has urged member states to accelerate regional integration efforts in order to boost intra-regional trade, strengthen industrial development, and address food security challenges…
EAC elects Museveni as its new chairman
ARUSHA: THE Ugandan President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has been appointed as the new chairman of the East African Community, succeeding the Kenyan President, William Ruto, whose term has ended. The…
Tanzania, Norway affirm to uphold their socio-economic, diplomatic ties
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed to uphold its strong economic, social, and diplomatic relations with Norway, noting that the partnership has significantly contributed to development across multiple…
Ruvuma region: Upcoming tourist icon in Tanzanian Southern Highlands
RUVUMA: RICH in nature, historical heritage sites, culture and Lake Nyasa beachside, Ruvuma region is an upcoming tourist attractive site in Southern Highlands of Tanzania. Ruvuma region is named after…
Ending child marriage is crucial for Africa’s economic development
AFRICA: AFRICA is home to approximately 160 million adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 (according to 2022 data by the United Nations Population Division). They embody the energy, creativity, and…
Digital reforms to shape BRELA’s future as gateway to formal economy
AS Tanzania advances toward the National Development Vision 2050 goals, digital transformation has emerged as a central pillar in strengthening public institutions and accelerating economic growth. At the heart of…
Kili Marathon wins strong backing as it gathers storm
MOSHI: STRONG backing from Tanzanian firms and bumper entry from athletes from over 60 nations have once again maintained the status of the Kilimanjaro Marathon as a global event. Ahead…
Tanzania affirms strong ties with members of the Commonwealth
LONDON: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with members of the Commonwealth in areas of good governance, democracy, and shared development. This was revealed today in…
Tanzania notes remarkable progress in AFCON 2027 preps
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government said preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 are progressing well, with significant efforts underway to ensure stadium infrastructure is completed on time.…