Temeke Municipality tables 192bn/- budget for development projects
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Council of Councilors of the Temeke Municipal Council has approved the draft budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, totaling 192bn/-. The draft budget will be used…
Tanzania’s Parliamentarians seek a broader promotion of CNG
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals visited the main natural gas filling station, Mlimani-CNG, in Dar es Salaam to learn how the station operates and…
Ministry ordered to secure a contractor for the Lake Chala Water project
KILIMANJARO: PRIME MINISTER Mwigulu Nchemba has given the Ministry of Water two weeks to complete the process of securing a contractor for the construction of a water project sourcing water…
Ministry hails Rombo-based school for offering students marketable skills
MKUU: A newly constructed Mwalimu Stephen Moshi Technical Secondary School in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region, is emerging as a key hub for practical skills training in the country. The school…
Tanzania-Korea project records good progress in the fight against infectious diseases
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government, in collaboration with South Korea, has noted a remarkable progress in the implementation of the project to improve the National Public Health Laboratory in…
PM warns against hiding people with disabilities from the public
MOSHI: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has urged Tanzanians to stop hiding people with disabilities in their homes, stressing that the practice undermines the government’s efforts to reach them and provide…
Tanzania seeks to expand research on appropriate medicine for schistosomiasis
MWANZA: THE Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), plans to expand research on medicines for treating schistosomiasis in children under five to further…
PM orders efficiency in implementing strategic development projects
MWANGA: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has urged public servants to increase speed and efficiency in overseeing the implementation of strategic development projects to ensure citizens receive quality services on time.…
Tanzania’s agricultural transformation captivates Burundian envoys
DODOMA: A delegation of experts from the Burundian government has visited the country with the aim to learn about the various steps taken by the government to develop the agricultural…
Tanzanian tourism reaps fortune from Seven Seas Voyager’s tour
DAR ES SALAAM: OVER 600 tourists aboard the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager visited the country on February 18–19, this year. Information from the Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) today,…
TFS tasked to increase export of forest products from 9,000 to 50,000 tonnes
MOROGORO: THE Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) has been urged to intensify tree planting, production, and export of forest products to reach 50,000 tonnes per year, in contrast to the current…
How beekeeping skills ‘sweeten’ widows’ economic futures
COAST REGION: IN Bagamoyo Town, the steady hum of bees is fast becoming the sound of opportunity. Here, more than 100 women from 10 regions recently gathered for intensive beekeeping…
From Dar es Salaam to Oslo: A journey into the legacy of the Nobel Peace prize
A JOURNEY spanning between 15 and 22 hours across two continents, Africa and Europe marked the beginning of my visit to one of the world’s most symbolic institutions of peace.…
Tanzania records a 23.2 percent increase in access to clean cooking energy
PARIS: THE access to clean cooking energy in Tanzania has risen from 6.9 percent in 2021 to 23.2 percent in 2025, representing more than a threefold increase over four years.…
South Korean court hands life sentence to ex-president Yoon
The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday found former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection and undermining the constitution. Judges ruled that his declaration of martial law in December…
With 8.5tri/- injected, HESLB claims pole position in creating a skilled Tanzanian workforce
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has strengthened collaboration with the private sector to enhance youth participation in the digital economy and equip them with self-employment…
Mwenda unveils TRA United’s board of directors
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority, Yusuph Juma Mwenda, on February 18, 2026, officially launched the Board of Directors for its Premier League team, TRA…
Kenya’s national infrastructure fund plan in turmoil
NAIROBI: THE economic situation in Kenya is less stable than it was in the past, as the country prepares for the 2027 elections. This scenario is predicated on a comprehensive…
Martha’s fight for the forgotten girl
DAR ES SALAAM: IN the quiet, high-stakes halls of policy dialogue and the bustling heat of community schoolyards, one voice has become impossible to ignore. It is a voice that…
From villages to Geita, nation united for IWD 2026
DODOMA: GET your batik ready! Tanzania is officially gearing up for a week-long celebration of sisterhood, progress, and power. From March 1 to 8, the nation will transform into a…
Turning Dira 2050 into measurable results through strong public investments
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S long-term development direction under Dira 2050 presents an ambitious but clear destination and that is building a competitive, productive and inclusive economy capable of sustaining prosperity…
NEVER AGAIN: Five days of chaos, years of recovery, lesson well learnt
DAR ES SALAAM: SUSTAINABLE development cannot take root in an atmosphere of fear and disorder. Peace and stability are the foundation upon which citizens build livelihoods, businesses invest with confidence,…
CRDB, HESLB boost digital skills, repayment
DODOMA: CRDB Bank Foundation has partnered with the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) to equip university students with digital capabilities while reinforcing the importance of responsible loan repayment. The…
Name, shame corrupt officials stealing our future
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIANS must take a firm and uncompromising stand against public officials who embezzle public funds. Silence, indifference, and quiet tolerance only fertilise corruption. If we are serious…
Peter hits four as JKT cruise to 7-0 win over Pan African
DAR ES SALAAM: JKT Tanzania delivered a ruthless attacking display to thrash Pan African 7-0 in the CRDB FA Cup clash at Major General Isamuhyo Stadium yesterday. It was a…
20bn HEET project: UDOM pushes for early completion
NJOMBE: The University of Dodoma (UDOM) is making steady progress toward completing its Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) project in Njombe, with the university now confidence that the landmark…
Geay heads to Daegu Marathon with TZ tourism flag flying high
ARUSHA: TANZANIA’S long-distance star, Gabriel Geay, received a rousing send-off here yesterday as he departed for the 2026 International Daegu Marathon in South Korea, scheduled for February 22. Speaking during…
Co-ops to be modernised for agricultural reforms
ARUSHA: TANZANIA is gearing up to modernise its cooperative sector with a strong push for the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Speaking at the 6th eGovernment Annual Meeting,…
Minister cautions workers’ unions against confrontational labour relations
DODOMA: THE government has cautioned workers’ unions and employers’ federations against adopting a confrontational approach, urging them to embrace genuine social dialogue, productivity and strategic partnership as the country advances…
Simba transformation on
DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA fans have officially secured the lion’s share of their club’s future. Registrar of Sports Associations, Abel Ngilangwa, has ratified six pivotal constitutional amendments that guarantee members…
VETA scraps mandatory uniform requirement
DODOMA: THE Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has removed the mandatory uniform requirement for trainees in a move aimed at increasing access to vocational skills training. Addressing Journalists in…
Govt expands clean cooking to public schools
DODOMA: THE government has launched the first phase of a clean cooking energy project targeting institutions that serve more than 100 people, covering 52 secondary schools and one Vocational Education…
Analysts optimistic about TZ’s 2029 UN Security Council seat
DAR ES SALAAM: ANALYSTS have expressed confidence in Tanzania’s projected non-permanent membership on the United Nations (UN) Security Council in 2029, saying the move will enhance the country’s diplomatic clout…
Stakeholders explore collaborative approaches to combat GBV
DAR ES SALAAM: Civil society organizations, research institutions, and development stakeholders from across the country have discussed strategies grounded in evidence to prevent and address violence against women and children…
Tanzania, IEA in joint efforts to expand access to clean energy
PARIS: THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has participated in a High-Level Ministerial Dialogue organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA) taking place in Paris, France. The dialogue was held…
Foreign Affairs Ministry, UDSM agree to strengthen ties in research
DAR ES SALAAM: The Director of the Department of Global Strategy and World Politics at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Thobias Makoba, has met with the…
Linguistic connection adds a dimension to the firm Tanzania-UAE diplomacy
DAR ES SALAAM: A throwback to historic linguistic ties between Kiswahili and Arabic, a cultural connection that predates modern state diplomacy, is among the issues that governed the high-level talks…
SGR opens Pugu-Dodoma cargo service, urges traders to embrace it
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has officially launched the transport of cargo via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and urged traders to embrace rail transport to reduce…
Yanga open CRDB Cup campaign
DAR ES SALAAM: DEFENDING champions Young Africans return to domestic duty tonight when they face First league side Cosmopolitan FC in the Round of 64 of the CRDB Federation Cup…
Tanzania, Qatar agree to deepen ties in sports, cultural tourism
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Qatar are set to deepen cooperation in sports, tourism, culture, and investment following high-level talks in Dar es Salaam. This was reached in a key…
Investors seek to partner with Tanzania in establishing mineral processing plants
CAPE TOWN: TANZANIA’S participation in the Mining Indaba International conference held from 8-12 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, has generated new investment opportunities following high-level engagements between the…
Call for public institutions to properly survey the land to avoid disputes
LUSHOTO: THE Tanzanian government has urged public institutions to survey and secure their land to prevent encroachment and reduce land disputes affecting public areas. The Minister for Lands, Housing and…
MOI treats 1,306 patients in Dr Samia’s 100 days
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Muhimbili Orthopedic and Brain Institute (MOI) has said that in the 100 days of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, they will provide medical relief worth Sh100 million…
PM warns against misappropriation of funds for development projects
SAME: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has said it is unacceptable for government officials to receive funds for development projects and then fail to use them on time, warning that such…
TCRA seeks public participation in WSIS stocktaking, photo contests
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has opened invitations for the public to participate in the WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) Stocktaking, Prizes, and Photo…
Dr Mwinyi okays a proposal to build a College of Diplomacy, Parliamentary Services
ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT Hussein Ali Mwinyi said Zanzibar needs more universities to position itself globally as a key hub for high-quality education and professional training across various fields. President Mwinyi made…
Dr Mwinyi okays a proposal to build a College of Diplomacy, Parliamentary Services
ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT Hussein Ali Mwinyi said Zanzibar needs more universities to position itself globally as a key hub for high-quality education and professional training across various fields. President Mwinyi made…
Mbamba Bay port upgrade to boost southern Tanzania trade, SADC
RUVUMA: On the calm shores of Lake Nyasa in Ruvuma Region, an ambitious inland port upgrading project is steadily taking shape. Designed to improve the smooth flow of goods, people…
Russian Spring festival under the skies of Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: On February 16, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Dar es Salaam transformed a corner of the city into a lively outpost of Slavic tradition,…
Tanzania renews efforts to increase honey export from 24 to 50 percent by 2027
DODOMA: TANZANIA’S Forestry and Beekeeping Department has been directed to develop deliberate strategies to increase honey production and exports in order to boost economic benefits and contribute more to the…