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TABORA: KALIUA District in Tabora Region is targeting the production of one million tree seedlings to help restore degraded forests and reduce pressure on natural forest reserves caused by tree cutting and charcoal production.

TANZANIA: THE Ilula Orphan Programme (Tanzania) (IOP) is supporting girls and young mothers who became pregnant at an early age to rebuild their lives, acquire skills and pursue their future goals despite the challenges they have faced.

GEITA: GEITA Regional Commissioner Alexander Mnyeti has directed the newly appointed Chato District Commissioner, Maiko Kachoma, to take action against individuals accused of using their financial influence to fuel conflicts between mining licence holders…

SINGIDA: SINGIDA Region is targeting 400,000 households to adopt clean cooking energy by 2034 as part of efforts to reduce reliance on charcoal and firewood and protect the environment.

NZEGA: RESIDENTS in Nzega Town Council have been urged to form groups to enable them to access loans provided by the council for economic empowerment.

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is entering a new phase, in which culture and the creative industries are being positioned not only as foundations of national identity and social cohesion, but also as sources of employment, entrepreneurship and economic growth un…

KONDOA: DODOMA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has stressed the need for timely implementation of development projects in Kondoa District and Kondoa Town so that residents can start benefiting from the intended services.

DAR ES SALAAM: BANK of Tanzania (BoT) kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 6.25 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2026 as inflation remained within target and private-sector credit surged.

DAR ES SALAAM: TOMORROW, October 10, Tanzania will attempt something no sensible cardiologist would recommend: Following an international beauty finale and the Simba–Yanga derby while pretending everything is under control.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) has warned that unsustainable agricultural practices are threatening marine and coastal ecosystems, with soil erosion, chemical runoff and excessive water use contributing to the degradati…

ARUSHA: WIDE cattle price disparities across the country major markets are creating different return prospects for producers and traders.

DAR ES SALAAM: ENTREPRENEURS in the blue economy have called for greater access to finance, innovation, skills and partnerships to unlock the sector’s potential to create jobs and reduce poverty.

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has marketed the Isles as an attractive investment destination, highlighting opportunities in tourism, hotels, residential developments and hospitality services.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Bank of Tanzania sold 5.1 metric tonnes of gold from its reserves last week as prices rose, part of a strategy that allows the bank to trade bullion while building its holdings to strengthen international reserves and support the shilli…

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has called for stronger regional cooperation to protect the Western Indian Ocean and its resources, valued at more than 300 billion US dollars (about 790.1tril/-), as countries marked four decades of efforts to promote sustainable…

DODOMA: TANZANIA’S savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) circulate more than 2tri/-, a financial base the government plans to build on to expand access to capital and attract investment through the 2026 SACCA Congress.

DAR ES SALAAM: TAUSI Royals have reached the Women’s Basketball Dar es Salaam League (WBDL) final after beating Vijana Queens 72-47 in the fourth semi-final playoff at Don Bosco Oysterbay on Wednesday night.

DAR ES SALAAM: ACTING Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander SACP Faustine Mafwele says security has been stepped up ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly anticipated Dar Derby between Simba and Yanga at Uhuru Stadium.

DODOMA: TANZANIA will use the 2026 SACCA Congress to showcase the strength of its cooperative sector, attract investment and strengthen SACCOS as a source of finance for farmers, youth, women and small businesses, with the sector circulating more than 2tr…

CHINA: “Tanzania should assess development not only by the number of projects completed, but also by how those projects improve peoples lives, says” Dr Komba.

ARUSHA, TANZANIA: Parliaments around the world have been urged to strengthen legislation, resource mobilization, and health sector oversight to accelerate efforts to eliminate preventable deaths among mothers, newborns, and children.

ARUSHA, TANZANIA: Tanzania’s Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Mussa Azzan Zungu, has emphasized that President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s push to eradicate preventable maternal and child deaths and achieve zero unvaccinated children extends far beyond nati…

ARUSHA: THE Vice Chair of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), Dr Flavia Bustreo, has called on parliamentarians of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to take urgent action to ensure adequate funding for health services for women,

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministers of Defence of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Mozambique, Dr Rhimo Nyansaho and Cristóvão Artur Chume, respectively, have officially concluded the Seventh Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission for Defen…

ARUSHA: THE President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr Tulia Ackson, has issued four directives to member parliaments, calling for stronger action to improve the health and well-being of women, children and young people.

ARUSHA: THE Speaker of the Tanzanian Parliament, Mussa Zungu, has called on member countries of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to strengthen cooperation in promoting the health and well-being of women, children and young people as a means of advancing

ARUSHA: THE Head of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Prof.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) National Executive Committee (NEC) Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs, Jamal Kassim Ali, has called on the CCM Dar es Salaam Region to review the party’s contracts and investment projects, saying some…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Culture and Sports has commended the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) for its significant investment in education technology aimed at facilitating teaching and learning for teachers and

INDONESIA: THE Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to Indonesia, Macocha Moshe Tembele, has delivered a lecture at President University in Indonesia, focusing on the history, development and future direction of relations between Tanzania and Ind…

DODOMA: THE Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has urged the Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) to step up efforts to educate the business community about the National Development Vision 2050, business and investment opportunities,…

GOA: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatile performances and powerful screen presence, passed away at his residence in Goa in the early hours of Thursday.

DODOMA: OVER 800 students at Mkonze Secondary School in Dodoma have received education on how to prevent and respond to human trafficking.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud has participated in the Seventh Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission for Defence and Security Cooperation between Tanzania and Mozambique (JPCDS), held in Dar es Salaam yester…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Secretary General of Zanzibar’s Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Khamis Abdulla Said, has said the 12th Conference of the Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12), being held in Dar es Salaam, will provide an opportunity…

DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Livestock and Fisheries Ambassador Dr Bashiru Kakurwa has scrapped the requirement for livestock traders to produce a power of attorney from licensed livestock owners when transporting animals, saying the condition has no legal…

ARUSHA: THE Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPA) has said the identification of donkeys through ear tags, as is done with other livestock, will help reduce the growing challenge of illegal transportation and smuggling of the animals.

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has today, October 8, 2026, joined countries around the world in commemorating Eye Health Day, with citizens urged to raise awareness about the importance of protecting eye health and seeking early intervention for vision problems.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Medical Stores Department (MSD) has held talks with a delegation from Algeria’s ministry responsible for the production of health products during a visit aimed at exchanging knowledge and experience on the production, storage and availa…

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DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has called on parents, guardians and society at large to strengthen efforts to protect and empower girls by ensuring they have access to education, proper care and safe environments in which they can grow and achieve

DODOMA: THE Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has presented an update on the implementation of recommendations raised by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) for the 2024/25 financial year before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee…

LONDON: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has stressed the importance of continued investment in modern technology and local expertise to enable the country to add value to critical minerals rather than exporting them in raw form.

MWANZA: REGIONAL Commissioner Salum Hamduni has inspected the implementation of government directives regarding river infrastructure, particularly as the rainy season approaches.

KALAMBO, Rukwa: CCM Youth Wing (UVCCM) Deputy Chairperson, Rehema Sombi (MNEC), is expected to officially launch CCM Youth Week today, October 8, 2026, in Kalambo District, Rukwa Region.

KILIMANJARO: THE Minister of State in the President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance, Ridhiwani Kikwete, has urged public servants to transfer the enthusiasm, discipline and teamwork demonstrated during sports competitions to their…

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has commended the outgoing Korean Ambassador, Eunju Ahn, for her contribution to strengthening diplomatic relations and economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in investment, infrastructure, tec…

MOROGORO: THE Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has awarded 13 students from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) for outstanding academic performance in 2026, as part of efforts to promote excellence in agriculture-related fields.

At 22, Samwel Efrem Mosha is carving out a place in Tanzania’s digital landscape through technology-focused storytelling, self-directed learning and persistent work ARUSHA, TANZANIA: In Arusha, a city internationally recognised as a gateway to some of East

DUBAI: Airtel Africa is expanding its network, digital services and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions as it seeks to improve customer experience for its 183.5 million subscribers across the continent.