PCCB recovers 1.5bn/- in unpaid NSSF contributions
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Ilala Region has facilitated the recovery and remittance of more than 1.5bn/- to the National Social Security Fund…
Digital labour system to power economic growth
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has said that the establishment of the National Labour Market Information System (NLMIS) demonstrates its commitment to leveraging technology to promote employment, boost productivity and…
Investment surge creates over 28,000 jobs in Z’bar
ZANZIBAR: MINISTER for Labour and Investment Mr Shariff Ali Shariff, has said the increase in investors in Zanzibar has significantly helped reduce unemployment, particularly among youth. Through projects registered by…
SGR lot five hits 68 pc as minister applauds contractor
MWANZA: MINISTER for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa has expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction works on Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Lot Five, which covers the Mwanza–Isaka section, noting that…
Former leaders’ statements and the fate of Kenya’s economy towards the 2027 elections
NAIROBI: POLITICAL tensions and very strong words from former leaders are already rising as Kenya prepares for the 2027 elections. What seems to be a typical political discussion often appears…
Mobile tax offices hit road to drive 1tri USD economy
DAR ES SALAAM: THE drive to build a onetrillion-dollar economy has moved into high gear with the launch of the country’s first-ever fleet of Mobile Tax Office Vehicles. In a…
Tanzania marks 120 years of Maji Maji resistance
Eight additional aircraft in pipeline SONGEA: VICE-PRESIDENT, Ambassador Emmanuel Nchimbi is today expected to lead thousands of Tanzanians in commemorating 120 years of the historic Maji Maji Rebellion. The national…
Tanzanians assured full participation in the LNG processing project
MOROGORO: The Minister for Energy, Deogratious Ndejembi, has urged the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) to strengthen its plans for accurate data collection, assessment of exploration blocks, and preparation for…
PURA tasked to accelerate exploration in new oil, gas areas for investment
MOROGORO: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy in charge of Oil and Gas, Dr James Mataragio, has directed the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) to accelerate preliminary exploration…
ATCL performance hits heights with 157m US dollars in revenue generated
DAR ES SALAAM: The Government Chief Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, has highlighted the achievements of Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), stating that the airline has generated more than 157m US dollars…
Tanzania readies to host Africa’s Horticulture Conference
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has been honored to host the Regional Horticulture Conference (Hortilogistica Africa) in November 2026 in the Arusha Region. The Ministry of Agriculture announced this on Thursday…
Tanzania notes limited access, cybersecurity as critical gaps in the ICT sector
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has acknowledged that despite notable progress in the communications sector, there are critical gaps that require urgent intervention to ensure services reach all citizens…
Tanzania breaks the ice on the seized FMS Eagle with the Tanzanian flag
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Chief Government Spokesperson of Tanzania, Gerson Msigwa, has confirmed receiving reports of the seizure of the vessel FMS Eagle, flying the Tanzanian flag, which was allegedly…
CCM conveys condolences to the Dar Archdiocese following the death of Cardinal Pengo
DAR ES SALAAM: Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, following the death of retired…
NCAA embarks on upgrading road network for tourists, investors, communities
ARUSHA: THE Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is intensifying efforts to upgrade and maintain its road network, ensuring seamless access for tourists, investors, and local communities. Commissioner Abdul-Razaq Badru, who…
SADC hails Tanzania’s bold push for clean cooking energy
VICTORIAL FALLS: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has hailed Tanzania’s bold push to fast-track clean cooking energy, applauding the scrapping of taxes, subsidies on gas cylinders and improved cookstoves,…
ALN Tanzania advocates for the benefits of close-knit family businesses
DAR ES SALAAM: ALN Tanzania, a legal and business advisory firm, has called on Tanzanian family businesses to move beyond the informal structures that may have benefitted them in their…
Tanzania, Singapore sign to cooperate in implementing global laws, management of treaties
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government and Singapore have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the areas of international law, drafting and management of treaties, as well as the protection and…
Zanzibar sees benefits of the Constituency Development Fund
UNGUJA: ZANZIBAR’S Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has opened a seminar for Members of Parliament from Zanzibar, stressing the importance of strengthening oversight and accountability in the implementation of…
Nchimbi jets in Songea for the 120th commemoration of Majimaji War Heroes
SONGEA: TANZANIAN Vice-President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has arrived in Songea, Ruvuma Region today, February 26, 2026, ahead of the climax of the 120th anniversary commemoration of the Majimaji War heroes.…
RAS hails private sector support after GSM donates 40m/- in medical supplies
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Dar es Salaam Regional Administrative Secretary, Mr Abdul Mhinte, has hailed the cooperation between the government and the private sector, saying it is vital in achieving…
Stakeholders chart roadmap to deliver Paris nutrition commitments
DODOMA: TANZANIA has unveiled a bold national roadmap to fast-track implementation of its commitments made at the 2025 Paris Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit, reinforcing efforts to eliminate all forms…
Strong cooperation in the health sector firmly cements the Tanzanian union
DODOMA: THE Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the United Republic of Tanzania have continued their cooperation in the health sector through a working visit aimed at improving public communication and…
TISEZA pavilion captivates visitors wishing to invest in Tanzania
NAIROBI: THE Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) pavilion has drawn a big number of visitors who have now shown interest in investing in Tanzania. Tanzania participated in…
PM orders a thorough investigation on misappropriation of funds at Kiteto DC Office
KIBAYA: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the Commander of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Manyara Region, Bahati Haule, to conduct a thorough investigation and submit…
Winners crowned in NBC digital banking drive
DAR ES SALAAM: The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has awarded grand prizes to three top winners of its “Ukigusa Tu, iMOOO” campaign, including a Nissan X-Trail presented to overall…
Privacy isn’t optional, media must guard information
DAR ES SALAAM: SURELY, in an era where a single careless click can leak sensitive personal information to the wrong hands, Tanzanian media professionals are learning that privacy is no…
Rising awareness breaks silence on gender violence
DAR ES SALAAM: INCREASED community awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has brought notable changes in the way incidents are reported and handled in various parts of the country. This progress…
Kazakhstan exported $1 billion worth of IT services in 2025
IN 2025, Kazakhstan reached a new milestone in its digital development by exporting IT services valued at over $1 billion, reflecting the country’s rapid progress in technology and digitalization. This…
Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know
USA: FORMER President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the network of…
Salvation Army awards Miriam Odemba for her humanitarian support
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian model based in France, Miriam Odemba, has been awarded a special recognition by the leadership of Salvation Army Primary School in Temeke for her outstanding…
Itracom Fertilizers Company generates 1.29bn/- in revenue through its plant in Babati
BABATI: THE Itracom Fertilizer Limited Mine, engaged in the extraction and processing of phosphate minerals at Vilima Vitatu in Babati District, Manyara Region, has contributed a total of 1.29bn/- to…
Why climate change demands a global response
OSLO, NORWAY: The world is currently facing the challenge of environmental degradation and climate change that has not been witnessed in the past several decades. These changes are mostly attributed…
Tanzania launches 2026-30 Jubilee strategy to develop children, families, communities
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, has launched World Vision Tanzania’s five-year Jubilee Strategy (2026–2030) aimed at improving the well-being…
Tanzania pledges to solve psychological problems caused by family conflicts
MWANGA: THE Tanzanian government has pledged to continue strengthening child upbringing and the provision of social welfare education to the public in order to reduce challenges related to stress, family…
Bishop Malasusa graces the opening of the Maendeleo Bank branch in Arusha
ARUSHA: MAENDELEO Bank, which operates under the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, has unveiled its sixth branch in the country, at the heart of Arusha City, officially expanding to the…
Tanzania values the Global Fund’s support in boosting healthcare delivery
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Global Fund to boost healthcare delivery across the country. This was reached in a meeting between Tanzania’s…
Tanzania announces move to upgrade Kitonga into a four-lane road
IRINGA: The government is in the final stages of launching the expansion of the Kitonga Road section in Iringa Region, which will be upgraded into a four-lane highway with street…
Cutting costs, saving forests: The new era of tobacco curing
TABORA: THE Tobacco Research Institute of Tanzania (TORITA), headquartered in Tumbi, Tabora, is steadily positioning itself as a central force in environmental protection and farmer income growth through innovation in…
Tanzania agrees to enhance ties with DRC in the transportation sector
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the transport sector to facilitate trade between the two countries. The agreement was…
Zanzibar injects 79bn/- for the construction of 698 Police Stations
ZANZIBAR: THE government of Zanzibar plans to spend over 79bn/- on the construction of 698 police stations nationwide as part of a strategy to strengthen the safety of citizens and…
TRA embarks on mobile services to reach all Tanzanian taxpayers
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’SFinance Minister, Khamis Mussa Omar, on February 25, 2026, launched two mobile offices (special vehicles) in the commercial areas of Mwenge and Tegeta in Dar es Salaam.…
Youths hold the key to peace, unity, national stability
DAR ES SALAAM: AGAINST the backdrop of Tanzania’s long-cherished calm where the rhythm of daily life has often flowed like a gentle breeze across its towns and villages, voices from…
TRA receives 72 vehicles to enhance revenue collection across Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Finance, Mr Khamis Mussa Omar, on February 25, 2026, handed over 72 new vehicles to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to enhance service delivery…
WWF to spend 150bn/- for conservation of Tanzania’s natural resources
DAR ES SALAAM: THE World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has announced that a total of 150bn/- will be spent on the conservation of Tanzania’s natural resources over a five-year…
Improve service delivery, minister tells district medical officers
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR’s Acting Minister for Health and Minister of State in the President’s Office (State House), Dr Saada Mkuya Salum, has directed District Medical Officers (DMOs) to discharge their duties…
TCAA pushes air law reforms as ICAO spotlights treaty ratification
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has stepped up calls for faster ratification and domestication of international air law treaties, saying a strong and coherent legal framework is essential to sustain…
RITA disbands church board over mismanagement
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA) has disbanded the Board of Trustees of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Tanzania over alleged property mismanagement and failure to…
TBS destroys 4.5 tonnes of goods unfit for human use
DODOMA: TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) has destroyed 4.5 tonnes of goods deemed unfit for human use, valued at 44.9m/-, as part of intensified enforcement efforts to safeguard consumer health.…
Ministry tasks TFS to boost tourist arrivals
MOROGORO: THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has commended the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) for its robust financial performance, directing the agency to intensify the promotion of forest…