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MOSHI: MOSHI Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (MUWSA) has been urged to adopt modern technology and innovation to improve water service delivery.

DAR ES SALAAM: STRENGTHENING the savings culture is critical to deepening financial inclusion and increasing the flow of funds into the formal financial system, as financial institutions step up efforts to encourage households and businesses to save.

DAR ES SALAAM: MOTORISTS will pay more for fuel in October after the price of a litre of petrol in Dar es Salaam rose by 261/- to 4,057/-, while diesel increased by 209/- to 4,086/-.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE screams came before the costume had fully crossed the stage.

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DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Mozambique have agreed to continue cooperating in addressing security challenges, including organised cross-border crime, misuse of technology, terrorism and other acts that may threaten peace and security in the two countries.

MWANZA: ILEMELA Municipal Council in Mwanza region has collected 4.37bn/- out of targeted 19.25bn/- in internal revenue set for the 2026/2027 financial year.

MWANZA: YAS Tanzania and Mixx by Yas are taking customer support beyond their stores and into major markets across the country, as the companies seek to strengthen customer trust, resolve service disruptions faster and improve retention in an increasingly…

ARUSHA, TANZANIA: Tanzania’s National Assembly Clerk, Mr Baraka Leonard, has said global parliamentarians are meeting at the ongoing 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, not to determine which parliamentary system is the best, but to understand what wo…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi, has urged newly elected political party leaders to use the 4Rs philosophy ini…

ZANZIBAR: Yas Tanzania has strengthened its support for Zanzibar’s digital transformation after receiving recognition for its contribution to the island’s technology and artificial intelligence ecosystem.

DAR ES SALAAM: Mixx Tanzania has unveiled a leadership transition as it moves to strengthen its executive team and build on its position in the country’s growing digital financial services market.

ARUSHA, TANZANIA: Lawmakers, international human rights advocates, and legal experts from across the world have examined diverse legislative perspectives to challenge dealth penalty and reshape criminal justice frameworks worldwide, calling for the abolit…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi, has urged political parties to embrace dialogue, saying the government’s doors

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA Centre for Democracy (TCD) Chairperson, Dorothy Semu, has said the institution will continue to support platforms that promote dialogue, tolerance, inclusiveness, respect for political differences and the peaceful and lawful resolu…

ARUSHA: ARUMERU District Commissioner Neema Lugangira has received a delegation attending the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) from 16 countries, which toured development projects in Arusha District Council.

ARUSHA: Tanzania’s horticulture sector is seeking stronger international investment and technology partnerships to raise productivity, competitiveness and market opportunities for farmers and businesses along the value chain.

ARUSHA: TANZANIA’S private sector has called for a modern, fair and transparent tax administration system that uses technology to support business growth while ensuring government revenues increase alongside economic activity.

DAR ES SALAAM: FUEL prices soared across Tanzania, with petrol and diesel in Dar es Salaam increasing to 4,057/- and 4,086/- per litre respectively, effective from today, October 7, 2026 due to the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East.

DODOMA: TANZANIA and Uganda are set to deepen the exchange of experience on local participation in oil and gas projects, as both countries seek to address challenges limiting the involvement of their citizens in the sector.

ARUSHA: THE Minister for Works, Masanja Kadogosa has ordered the contractor handling the 70-kilometre Mbauda–Losinyai and Tanganyika Packers–Losinyai sections of the Arusha–Kibaya–Kongwa road to meet contractual requirements and ensure the works are deliv…

ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, leaves the country today, October 7, 2026, for Doha, Qatar, as part of a working visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and opening up new develop…

LONDON: TANZANIA is set to hold 47 meetings with UK government officials, public institutions and private-sector representatives during Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba’s three-day visit to the United Kingdom, aimed at promoting investment and economic oppo…

THE HAGUE: TANZANIA has invited European Union (EU) businesses and investors to tap investment opportunities in mining, agriculture and the digital sector, with the government pledging to maintain a conducive environment for investment.

DODOMA: THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is drawing lessons from Tanzania’s experience in expanding communication services, particularly in rural areas, as it seeks to accelerate implementation of its own connectivity programmes.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Managing Director of CRDB Banks, Dr Abdulmajid Nsekela has said Tanzania’s estimated 12bn US dollar climate finance gap should be viewed as a major investment opportunity rather than solely a financing challenge, Elaborating, Dr Nsekela…

HAGUE: THE government welcomed Dutch investors to tap into Tanzania’s growing opportunities in critical minerals, particularly graphite, lithium as the country seeks to move from exporting raw materials to processing and manufacturing.

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has called on Nairobi Convention member states to take stronger and coordinated action against climate change, marine pollution and unsustainable use of ocean resources, warning that mounting pressures are threatening marine ecosys…

BRAZIL: ZANZIBAR’S young football stars have landed in Brazil, ready to fly the flag at the PQCUPBRASIL 2026 youth tournament.

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S Jihan Dimack is leading a dramatic three-way showdown for the Country’s Power of the Year title at Miss Grand International 2026, putting the country within touching distance of an automatic place in the pageant’s coveted Top 20.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania-China Run will be held on October 14, featuring 5km, 10km and 15km races to commemorate the contribution of the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere to strengthening friendship and cooperation between Tanzania and China.

ARUSHA: A TOTAL of 621 residents received cancer screening services at a special camp held at Kaloleni Hospital in Arusha Region, with 16 referred for further assessment after screening identified findings requiring additional medical attention.

GEITA: GEITA Municipal Council has invited local and foreign investors to take advantage of growing business opportunities in the municipality, particularly those emerging from the expansion of mining activities.

ARUSHA: THE United Nations has backed calls for stronger global cooperation and inclusive governance, saying the theme of the 153rd Assembly of the InterParliamentary Union (IPU) comes at a critical time as the world races to achieve the Sustainable Devel…

DAR ES SALAAM: AGE-BASED lending restrictions should be reviewed to give financially capable older customers greater consideration for credit, with borrowers’ financial position and repayment capacity also taken into account, an Absa Bank Tanzania customer

DAR ES SALAAM: FALLING livestock prices at Pugu Livestock Market are creating potential opportunities for traders and livestock keepers to buy animals at lower prices, add weight and resell them when market demand improves.

ARUSHA: ARUSHA Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla has invited delegates attending the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly to explore Tanzania’s tourism and cultural attractions, assuring them of the warm hospitality of the people of Arusha.

ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) has received 180,000 US dollars (about 474.7m/-) in annual financial support from China, with the regional bloc seeking to expand cooperation beyond institutional assistance to infrastructure, trade, climate resili…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has stepped up efforts to secure better working conditions and stronger protection for its citizens employed in Gulf countries, whose number reached 15,000 over the past two years.

DAR ES SALAAM: NAIROBI Convention Secretariat Head, Dr Jared Bosire, has called for greater investment in protecting the ocean and coastal ecosystems, urging Western Indian Ocean countries to translate environmental commitments and knowledge into concrete…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Nairobi Convention has recorded significant progress in implementing its 2025– 2028 Programme of Work and decisions adopted at its 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11), including increased regional commitment to ocean biodiversity pro…

ARUSHA: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called on governments and parliaments to strengthen cooperation, accountability and good governance to promote peace, development and people’s well-being.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has stressed the importance of regional cooperation among Western Indian Ocean countries, saying the shared nature of the ocean makes joint action essential in tackling climate change, biodive…

ZANZIBAR: CITIZENS facing legal challenges have been urged to come forward and use the Legal Aid Week to seek advice and assistance in resolving disputes and accessing justice.

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has directed newly appointed ministers and deputy ministers to move beyond their offices, engage directly with citizens and ensure equitable delivery of development across Zanzibar, regardless of political af…

TABORA: A total of 55 special groups comprising youths, women and people with disabilities (PwDs) in Igunga District Council, Tabora Region, have received a whopping 593m/- in loans through an empowerment programme, enabling members to engage in various i…

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has called on African and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC+) countries to strengthen cooperation on labour mobility to ensure it is safe, fair and beneficial to workers.

DODOMA: THE United Nations in Tanzania and UN-Habitat have renewed their commitment to ensuring adequate housing for all in Tanzania, calling for stronger partnerships, investment and better urban planning as the country faces rapid population growth and…

ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT Deogratius Ndejembi has called on Commonwealth countries to harness technology to improve efficient and equitable domestic revenue collection, enabling them to finance development priorities from their own resources and strengthen e…

DAR ES SALAAM: IMAGINE waking up one morning to discover that the machine you have been talking to is not merely processing your words.