Call to heart: 20 Lenten principles for a transformed life
MWANZA: AS Christians across the country marked Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the solemn 40-day journey toward Easter, a powerful message echoed from the pulpit of Mji Mwema Parish under…
How water project will transform Mwanza
MWANZA: WATER is a vital resource for human life and overall social development. Without water, there can be no agriculture, no industry, and no safe living. In today’s world, where…
Tanzania-India trade surges to 21.5tri/-
DAR ES SALAAM: TRADE between Tanzania and India has surged to 8.6 billion US dollars, (equivalent to 21.5tri/-), up from 2.3 billion US dollars (about 5.75tri/-) in 2020/2021, marking one…
Who is Cardinal Pengo
DAR ES SALAAM: POLYCARP Cardinal Pengo, who died on February 19, 2026 at the age of 81, was one of the most influential Catholic leaders in Tanzania’s modern history, serving…
Tanzania, India to strengthen cooperation in defence, security
Dar es Salaam: Tanzania and India have discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in various strategic areas, including defence and security. The discussions took place during a meeting between Vice…
Tanzania notes good progress in the rehabilitation of the MV Liemba ship
KIGOMA: THE Deputy Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, has confirmed progress on the rehabilitation of the MV Liemba ship in Kigoma Region, saying its works are 55 percent complete. Kihenzile…
Tanzania, World Bank seek to help farmers’ access to agricultural loans, training
DODOMA: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Gerald Mweli, has met and held talks with the World Bank Manager for Food and Agriculture, Frauke Jongbluth, at his Mtumba…
PM envisions completion of new education curriculum by 2028
MOSHI: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has emphasized preparations for the implementation of a new education curriculum, set to be fully rolled out starting in 2028. The new curriculum will make…
TRA Temeke Branch Manager offers 1m/-reward to the best Form Four students
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Temeke District Manager, Masau Malima, has fulfilled his promise by awarding 1m/- to every student who achieved first-class results in the 2025…
Tanzania seeks to reform agribusiness by adding value to its agricultural and livestock products
MTWARA: THE Tanzanian government plans to increase the production of agricultural, livestock, and fisheries products by adding value while also involving private sector’s investment. Speaking during the opening of the…
IAA invests 2b/- to support the technological delivery system
DODOMA: THE Arusha Institute of Accountancy (IAA) has allocated 2bn/- through the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project to strengthen technological and digital infrastructure, a move aimed at changing…
What Does the Chinese Community Bring to Tanzania Spring Festival Gala Promo Debuts in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: Cooperation between China and Tanzania has always been at the forefront of China-Africa collaboration. In recent years, the two countries have worked together to promote high-quality development…
Seven brought to court on drug trafficking charges
SAME, KILIMANJARO: SEVEN suspects have been brought before the Same District Court yesterday, facing various charges related to the trafficking of khat. One of the suspects has been placed under…
Ministry lauds TAFORI’s performance in environmental conservation
MOROGORO: THE Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Hamad Hassan Chande, has led an awards and recognition ceremony organised by the Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) through its Human…
RC Mtaka: Trust local contractors to boost employment and the national economy
NJOMBE: The Njombe Regional Commissioner, Anthony Mtaka, has called on public and private institutions to support local contractors, emphasizing that doing so strengthens the national economy and boosts youth employment.…
Tanzania hails KAGIS for helping girls learn in a safe, learner-friendly environment
GEITA: THE Canadian Ambassador to Tanzania, Emily Burns, has said that the Keeping Adolescent Girls in School (KAGIS) project, implemented through cooperation between Canada and Tanzania, has helped strengthen the…
Tanzanian Judge, Nangala, named among the ICC candidates
CAPE TOWN: THE Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to elect six new judges during its 25th session, scheduled to take place from December…
Anti-Hegemonism and the Dynamics of Relations in the Russia–India–China Triangle
RUSSIA: THE past year has witnessed a notable thaw in relations between Eurasia’s two largest powers—China and India. The process symbolically began with Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi’s meeting at…
Energy Committee urges TANESCO to expandthe power supply countrywide
DAR ES SALAAM: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals has urged TANESCO to continue expanding electricity distribution to areas currently without access, enabling the country to benefit from…
Cardinal Pengo to be laid to rest at Pugu Pilgrimage Centre
DAR ES SALAAM: THE body of the retired Archbishop of the Dar es Salaam Archdiocese, Polycarp Cardinal Pengo, is scheduled to be buried on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the…
Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US
WASHINGTON: THE arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has sparked renewed calls for accountability for Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and proper investigations into the late sex offender’s networks in the…
Tanzania, the UK, Sweden seek bilateral ties to implement development projects
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA, the United Kingdoms and Sweden have insisted on the broader cooperation, noting it as a key player in making their countries implement their strategic development projects.…
Tanzania’s Health Ministry embarks on a strategic plan for medical tourism
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry of Health, through its Medical Tourism Programme, has brought together stakeholders from the government, private sector, and various institutions to gather views for the preparation…
Tanzania, India agree to advance strategic cooperation to meet Vision 2050 goals
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and India have agreed to advance and strengthen their strategic cooperation to support the implementation of Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050. The Minister for Finance, Ambassador…
PM sees good progress in the 31km Spencon–Mabogini–Kahe–Chekereni road project
MOSHI: AS part of his ongoing working visit to inspect various development projects in the Kilimanjaro region, the Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has today inspected the construction of the Spencon–Mabogini–Kahe–Chekereni…
PM orders the Finance Ministry to release funds for signed road projects
MKUU: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the Ministry of Finance to expedite the release of funds to enable the Ministry of Works to begin construction of already signed road…
TFS officials urged to manage natural resources wisely
MOROGORO: THE Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Prof Dos Santos Silayo, has urged leaders and station commanders of the agency to change their leadership mindset by…
Tanzania, UNTBLDC agree to enhance ties in implementing blue economy, agribusiness
ANKARA: TANZANIAN Ambassador to Turkey, Iddi Seif Bakari, has held talks with a delegation from the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC), led by its Executive…
REEP tables 5m Euros to boost Tanzania’s food production, renewable energy
VIENNA: THE Director of Strategy and Development at REEEP, headquartered in Vienna, James Smith, said his organization has received a grant of 5m Euros (approximately 15bn/-) to support Tanzanian companies…
Tradition’s blade steals girls’ futures in Tanzania
TARIME: FOR generations, thousands of girls across Tanzania have been forced to trade their childhood for marriage. Behind every statistic lies a story of interrupted education, stolen potential, and preventable…
ACB targets 90pc digital services
DAR ES SALAAM: AKIBA Commercial Bank (ACB) plans to raise digital service delivery to 90 per cent by year-end, up from 79 per cent, advancing its broader digital transformation strategy.…
MCB secures 9bn/- loan for SMEs
DAR ES SALAAM: MWALIMU Commercial Bank (MCB) received a 9bn/- loan from Netherlands-based social investor Oikocredit to boost liquidity and expand SME lending. Arranged via Africapital with Noblestride Capital as…
BRELA trains youths on business formalisation
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) intensified efforts to equip young entrepreneurs with business formalisation skills, holding training for College of Business Education students to boost…
Lina Tour Pro-Am 2026 set to tee off at Lugalo Golf Club
DAR ES SALAAM: THE much-anticipated Lina Professional Golfers (PG) Tour (Pro-Am) 2026 is officially set to tee off from 26th to 29th March at the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (TPDF)…
Simba’s Nangu out long-term as Bajaber nears return
DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA centre-back Wilson Nangu has undergone successful surgery in South Africa after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury during the CAF Champions League clash against Espérance Sportive…
TRA combines football, revenue mobilisation
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has called on sports clubs to act as ambassadors in raising awareness among Tanzanians on the importance of voluntarily paying taxes, describing…
CRDB expands Mwanza youth livelihood investments
MWANZA: CRDB Bank Foundation is expanding youth livelihood investments in Mwanza to strengthen productive capacity, support sustainable enterprises, and improve income generation for organised youth groups across the region. The…
CRDB expands Mwanza youth livelihood investments
MWANZA: CRDB Bank Foundation is expanding youth livelihood investments in Mwanza to strengthen productive capacity, support sustainable enterprises, and improve income generation for organised youth groups across the region. The…
Yanga coach wants improvement
DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans Head Coach Pedro Goncalves praised his side for securing progression to the CRDB Federation Cup Round of 32 but insisted his players must raise their…
PPRA steps up drive to empower special groups in public procurement
DODOMA: THE Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has intensified efforts to ensure special groups including women, youth, persons with disabilities and the elderly secure a fair share of opportunities in…
Personal data protection in the financial sector and mobile services
NOT long ago, sending money meant standing in a long queue at the bank or handing cash to a bus driver with instructions to deliver it to a relative in…
Optician urges routine eye screening
BUKOBA: LACK of regular medical checkups and environmental pollution have been cited as major factors contributing to the increase in eye problems facing most Tanzanians. The revelation was made yesterday…
Tanzanian football has reason to celebrate
DAR ES SALAAM: CONGRATULATIONS are due to Young Africans SC, Simba SC, Azam FC and Singida Black Stars FC for their impressive showing in this season’s CAF inter-club competitions. Seeing…
Healthcare providers urged to conduct quality assessments
DAR ES SALAAM: HEALTHCARE providers and facilities across the country have been urged to regularly assess the quality of services they offer in order to improve service delivery and meet…
Councils warned on climate delivery
DODOMA: THE Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Mr Sospeter Mtwale, has called on regions and councils to ensure strict performance,…
Cardinal Pengo: A pillar of the Catholic church in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: HIS Eminence, Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, was a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Dar es Salaam and became one of Africa’s most…
Zanzibar, Infinity sign USD 12m heritage restoration project
Zanzibar: The government of Zanzibar has announced a major heritage restoration initiative backed by a $12 million public–private investment, in a move aimed at strengthening cultural preservation while expanding the…
Showmax hits airwaves with Jacob’s Daughters, Undugu
DAR ES SALAAM: LOVERS of entertainment and cinema in the country will soon be able to watch and be entertained by two popular Showmax Original productions, Undugu and Jacob’s Daughters,…
Billionaire Suri pays courtesy call to Zambia’s VP
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA: In a meeting marked by elegance, respect, and mutual admiration, Africa’s youngest billionaire and richest Indian on the continent, Prateek Suri, paid a prestigious courtesy visit to Zambia’s…
Tanzania bans public servants from using personal airmail for office communications
ARUSHA: TANZANIA has banned public servants from using personal emails to send official office communications, insisting that official government email systems must be used. “This is a major challenge. We…