Rural water coverage surpasses target
DODOMA: RURAL water coverage has reached 85.2 per cent, surpassing the 85 per cent target set for 2025 under the CCM election manifesto, the Ministry of Water has announced. The…
Tanzania commits strong EAC support
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has pledged continued support for East African Community (EAC) priorities aimed at deepening regional integration, boosting trade and strengthening economic cooperation ahead of the bloc’s Heads…
Health workers trained on safe gas use to promote clean cooking
MWANZA: ALL health department employees in the Kwimba District Council, Mwanza Region, have received training on the correct and safe use of cooking gas, alongside an in-depth explanation of the…
6m/- cash prize on stake as Bunge Marathon draws battle lines
DAR ES SALAAM: THE pulsating 6,000,000/- package is the highest cash prize awaiting the winners of this year’s Bunge Marathon ahead of its flag off in Dodoma in mid-April this…
Liberia: Choplife Gaming secures license to launch online sports betting and casino operations
Choplife Gaming, a pan-African digital entertainment and gaming group, has secured a license to operate online sports betting and casino services in Liberia, marking its official entry into the Liberian…
Keep A Child Alive delegation visits Tanzania ahead of neonatal facility launch in Mwanza
DAR ES SALAAM: A DELEGATION from Keep A Child Alive, a foundation established by internationally renowned artist Alicia Keys, has arrived in Tanzania t ahead of the official launch of…
Helios Towers boosts digital learning with 30m/- lab support
NYASA, RUVUMA: A state-of-the-art ICT laboratory has been launched at Tingi Secondary School in Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region, with Helios Towers supporting the facility with 30m/- worth of equipment through…
Tanzania’s next big leap in nuclear medicine should come from within — here is why
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania is taking healthcare very seriously. A universal health insurance (UHI) for all Tanzanians will soon become a reality — and the country is already considered the…
Zungu, Chungong sign deal to allow Tanzania host the IPU Assembly
DAR ES SALAAM: The Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mussa Azzan Zungu, and the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Martin Chungong, have…
Tanzania tells the globe how effectively it uses its land, deals with land disputes
CARTAGENA: PRESENTATION of the recommendations on the effective use of land for agriculture and various steps taken to solve land-related conflicts and accelerate rural development, are the key issues discussed…
Itracom Fertilizers begins constructing new phosphate processing plant
BABATI: THE Itracom Fertilizers Limited’s phosphate mine in Vilima Vitatu, Babati District, Manyara Region, has launched construction of a new major processing plant to ramp up production of key raw…
BASATA launches Rising Award in a bid to promote music talents
DAR ES SALAAM: The National Arts Council of Tanzania (BASATA) has officially launched the Rising Star Award, a new programme aimed at identifying, nurturing, and promoting emerging music talents across…
Ndejembi set to grace the launch of major natural gas projects
MTWARA: THE MINISTER for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has arrived in Mtwara Region to inspect and launch various natural gas projects, including the launch of a drilling exercise to increase natural…
Tanzania launches Samia Ardhi Kliniki heading to the Women’s Day
DAR ES SALAAM: AHEAD of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development has organized a special land clinic for women, known…
Tanzanian CEO wins accolades in SA’s Global Mining Indaba
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian Chief Executive Officer and the founder of RARE Mining East Africa Limited, Leminatha Kabigumila, stole the spotlight at the 2nd International Mining Indaba held from February 8–12,…
1,600 Tanzanians smell fortune in REDESO-backed green energy education
DAR ES SALAAM: AT least 1,600 women and youth across the country are set to benefit from green energy education under a new project jointly implemented by the government and…
Zanzibar’s Home Affairs orders a timely completion of its 25bn/- projects
ZANZIBAR: THE Deputy Minister for Home Affairs, Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud, has inspected three major Immigration Department projects in Zanzibar worth more than 25bn/-. The projects include the construction of the…
Agakhan University in talks to establish childcare centre at Kariakoo
DAR ES SALAAM: KARIAKOO Markets Corporation General Manager Ashraph Abdukarim has held talks with the leadership of Agakhan University, which focused on establishing a childcare centre in the Kariakoo Main…
Dr Mwnyi lures French companies to invest in Zanzibar’s tourism sector
ZANZIBAR: THE President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has invited French companies and investors to invest in Zanzibar’s key economic sectors, including tourism,…
Tanzania tasks nutrition experts to educate the public on an accurate nutrition system
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grace Magembe, has asked the country’s nutrition professionals to provide accurate and standardized nutrition education to the public, ensuring communities fully benefit…
Ambassador Matinyi visits SLU to advance agricultural partnerships
SWEDEN: Representatives from the Embassy of Tanzania in Sweden recently visited the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities in agricultural research, education, and capacity…
TAHA brings Hortilogistica Africa 2026 with global horticultural buyers in Tanzania
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian Horticultural Apex body – TAHA has pitched plans to host HortiLogistica Africa 2026, a continental horticulture exhibition slated for November 2026 in northern Tanzania. The proposal was…
Magomeni Market traders laud the government-backed loans system
DAR ES SALAAM: SMALL-SCALE traders at Magomeni Market, in Dar es Salaam, have expressed satisfaction with government-backed loans managed by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups…
Tanzania eyes to include donkeys in its national livestock census
ARUSHA: TANZANIA is now planning to include the work animals, especially donkeys, in the ongoing nationwide exercise to identify, vaccinate, and collect data on all livestock in the country. Addressing…
Tanzania assesses the infrastructural safety of the Tanga-Moshi road networks
TANGA: THE Ministry of Works, through its Department of Safety and Environment (DSE), has conducted road safety inspections and specialized training for engineers and technical craftsmen in Tanga and Kilimanjaro…
Tanzania agrees to broaden ties with Singapore in technological, economic development
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in technological and economic development, while also strengthening their long-existing diplomatic relations. This was revealed during President…
Tanzania cherishes its status as a regional hub for trade, transportation
DODOMA: THE Minister for Finance, Khamis Mussa Omar, has said that Tanzania holds a strategic position as a hub for trade and transport in the East and Central Africa region,…
Chungong jets in Tanzania to lay ground for 153rd IPU Assembly
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Martin Chungong, has arrived in the country for an official working visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the IPU…
Small-scale traders requested to see the TRA for tax assessments
SHINYANGA: BUSINESS owners, especially small-scale traders with annual sales below 100m/-, have been directed to visit the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) offices for tax assessments and to fulfill their tax…
Dr Komba wins Peramiho Constituency’s seat
SONGEA: CCM’s Dr Lazaro Komba has officially declared the winner and new Member of Parliament for Peramiho Constituency in a by-election held on February 26, 2026. The victory was announced…
Tanzania expresses satisfaction with JNHPP performance
KISAKI: THE Steering Committee of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of electricity generation at the project, stating that its implementation has met quality…
Zimbabwe Steps Up Push for BRICS Membership
ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as the Government intensifies diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to expand and diversify international…
Russia’s Rosatom Pushes Fleet-based, Localised Nuclear Partnerships as India Opens Sector
BRASIL: Russia’s state-owned nuclear major Rosatom is advocating a fleet-based, deeply localised partnership model for India’s expanding nuclear programme, positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner as the country opens…
Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
NAIROBI: A Kenyan man has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly recruiting people to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine. Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions…
TRA United thrash Fountain Gate
ARUSHA: TRA United beat Fountain Gate 4-1 in their Mainland Premier League clash at Black Rhino Sports Complex in Arusha on Wednesday. The win moves TRA United up to 10th…
Campaign launched to boost PWDs in football
DODOMA: THE Football Association for Persons with Disabilities in Dodoma has launched a new initiative to form dedicated football teams for young people living with disabilities. The association says the…
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as PM says forces ready to ‘crush’ Taliban
PAKISTAN: Pakistan strikes the Afghan capital of Kabul as part of a wave of attacks across the country, according to a government official. As tensions flare, Pakistan’s PM says the…
Sea Cliff Golf Club launches free junior golf programme
ZANZIBAR: SEA Cliff Golf Club, Zanzibar, has unveiled a free Junior Golf Training Programme, signalling both sporting ambition and institutional transformation at the island’s premier golfing destination. The programme, open…
Kwimba farmers urged to adopt WRS
MWANZA: FARMERS cultivating green grams and lentils in Kwimba District, Mwanza Region, have been urged to adopt the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) to strengthen postharvest management, improve market access and…
Dar Derby fever eclipses
DAR ES SALAAM: WITH just 48 hours to go before Dar es Salaam Derby roars to life, coaches from Tanzania’s football giants Young Africans SC and Simba SC have declared…
Vodacom backs SME growth through digital innovation
DAR ES SALAAM: VODACOM Tanzania is stepping up its efforts to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical and affordable digital solutions, underscoring the sector’s central role in driving…
TanTrade urges early pavilion registration
DAR ES SALAAM: BUSINESSES in Tanzania and abroad are urged to secure pavilion space early for the 50th edition of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), to be…
Tanzania’s young designer makes global strides
DAR ES SALAAM: DREAMS often begin as quiet whispers in the heart, fragile and unseen. Yet, when nurtured with courage, discipline and persistence, they grow into powerful stories of transformation.…
PCCB saves 85m/- in Mwanza teachers’ allowance review
MWANZA: THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Mwanza Region has saved more than 85m/- following a review of the subsistence allowance payment system for secondary school teachers…
Public sector responsibility in protecting personal data
DAR ES SALAAM: AS government services become increasingly digital, a quiet but defining question sits beneath our progress: Who is protecting the citizen behind their personal data Every form completed…
New coaching standard for CAF Clubs, National teams’ competitions
AFRICA: AS part of its ongoing efforts to raise the standards of African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reminded its Member Associations of the coaching requirements approved…
NIMR rolls out child-friendly bilharzia treatment
MWANZA: THE National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in collaboration with other health-sector partners, has launched a new schistosomiasis (bilharzia) medicine for young children under the STEPPs project. Speaking at…
Time for Twiga Stars to break new ground
DAR ES SALAAM: AS the nation turns its attention to the forthcoming Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April this year, our message…
Stakeholders join forces to boost seed sector
DODOMA: THE Government, the private sector and development partners have agreed to collaborate to ensure that farmers access quality seeds that meet market demands. A statement published on the website…
Tanzania 5th in global youth mental health index
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has been ranked fifth out of 84 countries worldwide in the latest global Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) survey among youth aged between 18 and 34 years.…