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ARUSHA: Speaker of the National Assembly, Mussa Azzan Zungu, has said Tanzania has increased women’s representation in Parliament to 39.5 per cent, describing the progress as encouraging while calling for further action to strengthen women’s participation.

DAR ES SALAAM: National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has launched its 2026 Customer Service Month, focusing on closer engagement with customers, stronger feedback mechanisms and financial solutions tailored to changing needs.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE lack of financial information is limiting women’s ability to access banking and investment opportunities, constraining efforts to build wealth and strengthen their financial security.

ARUSHA: THE Chairperson of the Tanzania IPU Parliamentary Group, Damas Ndumbaro has said Tanzania is setting an example on gender equality and women’s participation in top leadership.

MPANDA: THE Tanzanian government has assured farmers that fertiliser and seeds are being distributed across the country in preparation for the 2026/27 farming season, with the move aimed at preventing input shortages and delays that could affect crop prod…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Prof.

RUANGWA: THE Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hamad Hassan Chande has directed the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) to deploy a team of wildlife rangers to Mandawa Ward in Ruangwa District, Lindi Region, to establish a camp a…

ARUSHA: THE President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr Tulia Ackson, has officially bid farewell to her leadership role after serving parliamentarians from various countries for three years.

KILWA: THE Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hamad Hassan Chande has said the government will continue implementing various measures to strengthen the protection of communities from elephants and prevent the animals from posing a threat to…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Works Masanja Kadogosa has directed the contractor building the Jangwani Bridge to ensure the project is completed by the end of 2027, as the government pushes to address persistent flooding and transport disruptions in one…

UTETE: THE Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Pwani Regional Referral Hospital and Samia Suluhu Hassan College of Health, a project expected to ease the burden of patients travelling long dista…

EL ALAMEIN: TANZANIA has called on African countries to accelerate the integration of transport, energy and digital infrastructure to facilitate trade, strengthen value chains and build a more resilient continental economy capable of withstanding global s…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has taken 14 of its customers to Japan to participate in J-AGRI Tokyo, one of Asia’s major exhibitions showcasing technology and innovation in the agricultural sector, as part of efforts to…

ITALY: On October 4, the Catholic Church commemorate the life and legacy of St.

TANZANIA: TANZANIA is putting five major strategic projects on the table for international investors as the country steps up efforts to attract foreign capital to support its industrialisation and economic transformation agenda.

DAR ES SALAAM: FROM the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) more than five decades ago to modern bridges, ports, hotels, airports and irrigation schemes, China Railway Construction Engineering (East Africa) Limited (CRJE) has established a

EGYPT: AFRICA has no shortage of policies, strategies, development plans or regional agreements.

BABATI: THE Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) is conducting a cooperative clinic in Babati District, Manyara Region, to provide education to cooperative members and stakeholders while receiving complaints, advice and views on issues affec…

MOSHI: MOSHI Rural District received 41.976bn/- for development activities between January and June this year, with the funds supporting priority projects in infrastructure, education, health, water and economic activities.

ARUSHA: LEADERS of national parliaments of the East African Community (EAC) partner states and the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have agreed to strengthen mechanisms for tracking the implementation of decisions reached by their Bureau to enhance

TABORA: THE Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) Western Zone has urged investors to tap into business opportunities in rural areas by establishing fuel stations to expand fuel supply networks and support local economic growth.

DODOMA: KONGWA District Commissioner, Mayeka Mayeka, has suspended Njoge Village leadership amid allegations of irregular land selling involving village grazing areas and farmland.

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR First Vice-President Othman Masoud Othman has urged Zanzibaris to maintain unity and solidarity despite political differences, saying national development should take precedence over party divisions.

BAGAMOYO: THE government’s efforts to position Bagamoyo Eco-maritime City (BEMC) as nation’s manufacturing hub are gaining momentum, with 25 projects worth about 3 billion US dollars (about 8tri/-) at various stages of implementation and expected to create

GEITA: MINISTER for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has ordered a technical review of levies and other statutory charges affecting smallscale miners, following concerns over how payments are treated as minerals move from extraction through processing to final…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) saved the Government 430.4 million US dollars (about 1.14tri/-) through successful handling of arbitration cases between July 2025 and June 2026, protecting public funds that could otherwise have be…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is set to take a leading role in shaping regional efforts to protect the Western Indian Ocean, attract investment in the blue economy and strengthen cooperation on marine conservation when it hosts a major international conference…

KIGOMA: KIGOMA Regional Commissioner, Simon Sirro, has sworn in the newly-appointed District Commissioners in the region and directed them to address land conflicts and illegal immigration, which have emerged as major challenges in the area.

NGORONGORO: INDIA’S travel agents have expressed their admiration for the beauty of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park following a familiarisation trip organised by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) in collaboration with the Tanza…

ARUSHA: THE construction and upgrading of roads linking various areas to the AFCON stadium in Arusha has reached more than 60 percent, in a move aimed at improving transport and boosting economic activities in areas surrounding the stadium.

ITALY: TANZANIA has opened its doors wider to Italian investors, seeking capital, technology and expertise to drive production, value addition and access to expanding African markets.

ROME: THE Deputy Minister of State in the President’s Office – Planning and Investment, Dr Pius Stephen Chaya, has invited Italian investors to make Tanzania a hub for production, processing and trade serving African and global markets.

DODOMA: THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has temporarily suspended the Tourism Business Licence (TTBL) of Kipe Adventures and Safari, Licence No. 035388, owned by Kipelyani Mkare Olesisian.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Dr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has held talks with Switzerland’s Deputy Secretary-General of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Head of the Sub-Saharan Africa and

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has stressed the importance of building public and business confidence in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms for commercial disputes, saying the services should not be accessible only to large corporati…

ZANZIBAR: THE Regional organic farming initiative has reached out to more than 1,500 smallholder farmers across the country as it equips them with practical skills to improve agricultural production and promote environmentally friendly farming practices.

CAIRO: THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has congratulated the Government and people of Kenya on the groundbreaking of the Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, saying the 16bn US dollars project could significantly expand Africa’s refining capacity and

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and the Sultanate of Oman have reached new agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the media sector, including the exchange of experience, skills and professional training for journalists and media professionals from the t…

DAR ES SALAAM: Transit cargo through Dar es Salaam Port rose 17 percent to 14.61 million tonnes in the 2025/26 financial year, driven largely by stronger flows to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and Rwanda.

SHANGHAI: China’s National Day holiday is in full swing, with travelers fanning out across the country on the second day of the break, from bustling city hubs to scenic rural destinations, bringing fresh energy to the holiday economy.

DAR ES SALAAM: PLASTIC waste is being brought into a formal recycling value chain under a new initiative aimed at increasing collection, recovery and reuse of discarded plastic materials.

SONGEA: FOR years, residents of Madaba District faced a familiar challenge of accessing essential healthcare, which often meant travelling long distances in search of treatment.

GEITA:THE Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has partnered with Buckreef Gold Company Limited to equip VETA students specialising in mining-related technology fields with practical skills and workplace training opportunities to improve the…

DAR ES SALAAM: A SEEDLING in a nursery is a promise.

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR Second VicePresident, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has directed authorities to urgently clean and repair drainage systems in Zanzibar City and other flood-prone areas to minimise flooding and disease risks as the islands prepare for expected…

A BUSINESS forum in Dubai has encouraged Tanzanians living and working in the United Arab Emirates to consider investing back home, particularly in the rapidly expanding real estate and property sectors.

ARUSHA: FOOTBALL fans heading to Arusha for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals will have more than matches to look forward to, with a new cultural festival planned to give visitors a taste of Tanzanian traditions.

TANZANIA: SOMEWHERE in Tanzania, a child is doing homework with an AI assistant.

DAR ES SALAAM: CRAFTED in a Wazaramo-styled Mdundiko beat, “Mambo Bado”, released in 1982 by Orchestra Makassy, remains the first Tanzanian Rap and Hip Hop hit that shared the same dance floor with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the time when the moonwalk

DAR ES SALAAM: SPORT is no longer simply about what happens between the lines.