Government must crush child labour networks
DAR ES SALAAM: EVERY year, countless young girls are taken from their villages with promises of decent jobs in urban areas and even abroad, only to find themselves trapped in…
The Dollar Weakens, Falling Below 40% of Global Reserves, and BRICS Advance in Alternative Systems
BRASIL: The fall of the dollar to less than 40% of global reservesThe central banks’ rush for gold and the BRICS’ tests with alternative payment systems reveal a structural constraint:…
Government moves to recognise Imams, Madrasa teachers
ZANZIBAR: THE Minister of State in the President’s Office for Constitution, Legal Affairs Public Service and Good Governance, Dr Haroun Ali Suleiman, has announced that the government has prepared a…
Modern garbage trucks ordered to improve city cleanliness
ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar government has ordered 29 modern waste management trucks under the BIG-Z Project, supervised by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, to strengthen sanitation services. Minister of State…
Premature babies’ facility looms in Mwanza
MWANZA: DIRECTOR General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Saturday this week is scheduled to officially inaugurate a state-of-the-art building valued at 2.125bn/- dedicated to the…
All eyes on today as Kariakoo rivals chase crucial points
DAR ES SALAAM: WITH the iconic Kariakoo Derby fast approaching, the head coaches of Simba SC and Young Africans SC have sounded a clear warning to their squads with no…
Simba, Yanga handed separate paths in CRDB federation
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S football giants Simba and Yanga will not clash in the Round of 32 or the Round of 16 of the CRDB Federation Cup after yesterday’s eagerly…
Women’s Boxing Showdown Rescheduled for April
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Boxing Federation (TBF) has officially postponed the Women’s National Open Championship, granting athletes and stakeholders additional time to prepare for one of the country’s premier…
Safety drive targets small entrepreneurs
GEITA: THE government has launched a nationwide occupational safety and health campaign aimed at boosting compliance among small-scale entrepreneurs, with initial focus placed on high-risk sectors such as mining. Minister…
Samia stadium set for July
ARUSHA: CONSTRUCTION of the Samia Stadium in Arusha has reached 70 per cent completion, with regional authorities expressing strong confidence that the landmark facility will be finalised by July 2026.…
CDF: Defence headquarters meets top security, safety standards
DODOMA: CHIEF of Defence Forces (CDF), General Jacob Mkunda has said that the newly launched National Defence Headquarters in Kikombo, Dodoma, meets all required security and safety standards for personnel…
Govt plans fibre internet rollout for 600,000 homes
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR is moving closer to a future of high-speed home internet connectivity as the government prepares to sign a major fibre-optic agreement with Mixx by Yas under the Fibre…
OTR seeks smarter boards to grow public wealth
DAR ES SALAAM: STRENGTHENING strategic leadership in companies, where the government holds shares is crucial to safeguarding public investments, improving efficiency and ensuring sustained economic growth. Recognising this, the Office…
Govt directs schools to switch to clean cooking energy
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has directed all local councils to ensure that institutions, including schools, transition to clean cooking energy and phase out firewood and charcoal by the end…
Five-year KAGIS project benefits over 123,000 Tanzanians
GEITA: THE Keeping Adolescent Girls in School (KAGIS) project has successfully supported approximately 123,489 people in Geita and Kigoma regions over five years of implementation. The project was implemented under…
PCCB recovers 1.4bn/- for Kibaha Council
KIBAHA: THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) Coast Region office has recovered over 1.4bn/- for the Kibaha Municipal Council, previously lost due to traders failing to pay service…
Ministry dismisses Al-Malid plot claims
DODOMA: THE Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development has dismissed claims by Al-Malid Institution regarding ownership of Plot No. 8, Block A, Nzuguni area in Dodoma, saying official…
OUT focuses on research innovation NDV2050
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Open University of Tanzania (OUT) is finalising its 25-year vision and the 2026- 2031 strategic plan, in which research and innovation have been placed among top…
Govt, tour operators strengthen tourism partnership
ZANZIBAR: A TOURIST guide waiting for clients at Stone Town’s seafront is often the first face visitors meet in Zanzibar, a handshake that for many families translates into school fees…
Samia backs tech-driven defence
DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that the security of the nation in the modern era can no longer be guaranteed by traditional weaponry alone, but rather through the…
Tanga Port gains status as a preferred handler of heavy cargo shipments
TANGA; THE Port of Tanga has continued to position itself as a preferred gateway for traders and logistics stakeholders after successfully receiving two marine vessels, MV BBC WASHINGTON and MV…
Dr Samia sees peace, security as spearheads of Tanzania’s economic growth
DODOMA: TANZANIAN President, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, has hailed the pace of the nation’s economic growth, saying it reflects the strength of peace, security, and stability in the country. Speaking…
WHO to officially open the 2.125bn/ DMF modern facility for preterm babies
NGUDU: THE Doris Mollel Foundation (DMF) has said a modern facility built to care for preterm babies at Kwimba District Hospital has the capacity to serve about 40 infants per…
TISEZA spearheads the 30bn/- soft drinks investment in Sumbawanga
SUMBAWANGA: THE Tanzanian investor who benefits from investment incentives provided by the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has invested in a 30bn/- in Rukwa region for bottled…
Tanzanian Nancy Sumari wins accolades in Austria’s Innovation Award
VIENNA: THE former Miss Tanzania and technology innovator, Nancy Sumari has once again raised Tanzania’s profile on the global stage after winning the prestigious Innovation Award from Zero Project in…
Dr Gwajima condemns cultural practices that violate moral values
KOROGWE: The Minister of Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups, Dorothy Gwajima, has condemned certain behaviours and cultural practices in some communities that violate moral values and contribute to…
PM warns against mishandling water sources, water losses
ARUSHA: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has called on water authorities to take urgent actions to ensure availability of the clean water across the country, adding that there is no life…
Dr Samia cherishes completion of Defence Headquarters as a symbol of maturity
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian President and Commander-in-Chief of the Tanzania Defence Forces, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, has hailed the completion of the new National Defence Headquarters in Dodoma saying it is…
FCC insists to continue amending its laws in a bid to drive economic growth
DAR ES SALAAM: The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has announced that it will continue the process of amending its laws to strengthen consumer protection, control counterfeit products, and ensure fair…
Cotton Board purchases 16 self-propelled sprayers in a fight against pests
MWANZA: TANZANIA Cotton Board(TCB) has purchased 16 modern self-propelled boom sprayers to streamline pest control in cotton farming. Information from the Ministry of Agriculture today, February 24, 2026, stated that…
Tanzania’s Commander-in-Chief opens Defence Headquarters
DODOMA: THE Commander-in-Chief of the Tanzania Defence Forces, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has today, February 24, 2026, officially inaugurated the National Defence Headquarters, built in the Kikombo area of Dodoma.…
Tanzania, Portugal meet to enhance their diplomatic, cooperation ties
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA, and Portugal are exploring ways to enhance and deepen their cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of both countries. This comes after the Tanzanian Deputy…
Tanzania details its clean energy campaign at the SADC’s Sustainable Energy Conference
VICTORIAL FALLS: THE Tanzanian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, Suzana Kaganda, accompanied by the Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Innocent Luoga, led the Tanzanian delegation in a welcome session at…
Water Authority upgrades its service system with EWURA e-Service
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced the upgrading of its service systems to be effective from March 2, 2026. Information from the authority…
TCRA reviews broadcasting license fees to stimulate the sector’s growth.
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is continuing to improve the broadcasting sector environment in the country by reviewing broadcasting license fees, a move aimed at reducing…
Tanzania upgrades the Musoma Port to suit the fast-growing economic sector
MUSOMA: THE Tanzanian government has embarked on rehabilitating the Musoma Port so as to open more economic opportunities in the Mara region. The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa revealed…
Tanzania cherishes Singapore’s excellence in global trade, fisheries, aviation, tourism
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government said it will continue to learn from Singapore in international trade, fisheries, aviation, tourism, and technology, the sectors in which it has excelled. THE…
Tanzania decorates EWURA at Water Sector Excellence Gala
ARUSHA: THE Ministry of Water has presented an award to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) in recognition of its contribution to the oversight of Water Supply and…
EACOP Project hailed for prioritizing environmental conservation
TANGA: THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has been praised for prioritising environmental conservation at all stages of the project’s implementation, particularly the protection of biodiversity in all…
Tanzania, CRDB Bank agree to help local miners access financial services
DAR ES SALAAM: IN a landmark move set to transform Tanzania’s mining sector, the Ministry of Minerals, through the Mining Commission, on Monday, February 23, 2026, signed a Special Agreement…
Turkish firms affirm readiness to invest in the Tanzanian cotton industry
ISTANBUL: THE Turkish textile stakeholders expressed their readiness to undertake a working visit to Tanzania to explore investment prospects, the cotton market, and potential partnerships with local industries for mutual…
Kihenzile graces the opening of the 500m/-Makungu Health Centre
IRINGA: The Member of Parliament for Mufindi South Constituency and Deputy Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, has inaugurated the Makungu Ward Health Centre in Mufindi District Council, Iringa, constructed at…
Data is already shaping Tanzania’s economy
DAR ES SALAAM: BANKS track customer behaviour in real time. Telecom companies analyse usage patterns every hour. Insurance firms price risk based on claims history. Retailers monitor stock movement daily.…
Tanzania, Zambia resolve non-tariff barriers at their border post
TUNDUMA: FIVE out of ten non-tariff barriers that had been causing heavy truck congestion and inconvenience to traders and transporters at the Tunduma/Nakonde border have been resolved through joint efforts…
Tanzanians have spoken, enough is enough
DAR ES SALAAM: WHEN Tanzanians went to the polls on October 29 this year, many did so with a sense of civic duty and hope that the democratic process would…
Reasons for Tanzanian farmers’ poverty extended
DAR ES SALAAM: IN last week’s discussion, we attempted to delve into this important subject, highlighting some of the reasons behind the unfavourable conditions facing our farmers. It should be…
Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder at a brief appearance in a South African court. Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, was…
Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading
CHAD: Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan “until further notice” on Monday saying the move was needed to stop repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups. A government spokesperson said…
Targeted reforms could secure higher Moody’s rating
DAR ES SLAAM: MOODY’S Investors Service upheld the country’s stable outlook and confirmed its long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings at B1 on February 20, 2026. This indicates consistency…
Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
MEXICO: Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security, the country’s security minister has said, after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord.…