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MPANDA: RESIDENTS of the Katavi region are invited to participate in the “Mwana Katavi” Week celebrations, scheduled to take place from October 25 to 31 this year at the Mizengo Pinda Kabungu grounds in Tanganyika District, Katavi region.

PEMBA: FROM modern farming technologies to agribusiness opportunities, Zanzibar is encouraging young people to embrace agriculture as a source of employment, income and food security, with the World Food Day exhibition in Pemba offered a platform to learn,

ZANZIBAR: FOR Maryam Omar, a Standard Six pupil at Bambi Primary School in Zanzibar’s Central District, learning that women have the right to leadership and that girls deserve education to the highest level was both exciting and empowering.

Kijaji orders fast-tracking of works DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Natural Resources and Tourism Ashatu Kijaji (pictured) has set April next year as the deadline for completing tourism development projects at Pugu–Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve, with the facili…

DAR ES SALAAM: STARTUPS are eyeing international markets after two local businesses secured invitations to participate in a trade fair in Mozambique, an initiative aimed at expanding export opportunities, building business partnerships and improving the c…

DAR ES SALAAM: WHEN Kenya hosts the World Athletics Championships in Nairobi in 2029, it will mark a historic moment for African sport and create an opportunity that extends beyond the host country.

KATAVI: KATAVI residents will receive education on land laws, access to land services and guidance on resolving disputes during the Mwana Katavi Week celebrations scheduled for October 25 to 31 at Mizengo Pinda Kabungu grounds in Tanganyika District.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Bank of Tanzania’s gold holdings rose by 3.6 per cent in September, strengthening the gold component of its assets and highlighting the importance of precious metals in the central bank’s financial position.

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has received 36 doctors from China to strengthen healthcare services in hospitals across Unguja and Pemba, while promoting the exchange of medical knowledge and expertise with local professionals.

DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA Head Coach Steve Barker says his side are well prepared for their CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg encounter against Equatorial Guinea’s FC 15 de Agosto de Akonibe, insisting that months of preparation have laid…

KISARAWE: THE government has allocated Sh2.2 billion for the development of tourism facilities in Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve, with the project expected to boost domestic tourism and provide entertainment opportunities for football fans during the Africa C…

ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Minister for Health, Nassor Ahmed Mazrui, has said the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar will continue investing in the construction and improvement of healthcare infrastructure to ensure citizens have access to quality health se…

CANBERRA: THE Tanzanian High Commissioner to Australia, Macocha Moshe Tembele, on October 20, 2026, presented his Letters of Credence to Australia’s Governor-General, Sam Mostyn AC, at a ceremony held at Government House on the outskirts of Canberra.

SEOUL: THE Deputy Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr Switbert Mkama is leading a Tanzanian delegation at an international conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

PANGANI: YOUTH and children in Pangani District, Tanga, are set to benefit from improved access to healthcare services through the Afya Himilivu Project, funded by the Embassy of Ireland and implemented by Amref Health Africa Tanzania in partnership with…

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DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government plans to construct a new market for small-scale traders, commonly known as machinga, in the Kigogo Sambusa area of Dar es Salaam, with completion expected within the next six months.

MWANZA: Mwanza Regional Commissioner Salum Hamduni has urged public servants to expedite responses to investors’ needs and provide clear guidance on legal procedures and required permits before projects commence, in a move aimed at preventing delays and f…

ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Ministry of Health and the World Bank have discussed progress in implementing health projects funded under the first phase of their cooperation, as well as the possibility of securing an additional US$100 million to finance priority…

MANYARA: COMMERCIAL banks in Manyara Region have been directed to ensure they accept worn banknotes that meet the prescribed requirements, following complaints from members of the public that some banks have been refusing to accept such currency.

LUSAKA: ZAMBIAN President Hakainde Hichilema has underscored the importance of unity and solidarity among countries in the Great Lakes Region in seeking solutions to the conflicts affecting the region, while investing more in economic growth, trade and se…

DODOMA: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Infrastructure has advised the Ministry of Transport, through the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA), to ensure that LATRA’s systems are interoperable with those of the e-Government Authority (eGA)…

DAR ES SALAAM: MEMBERS of the Ismaili community in Tanzania have joined global efforts to protect the environment by leading volunteers and partner organisations in cleaning Coco Beach in Dar es Salaam as part of the Global Ismaili CIVIC Day (GICD).

ACCRA: THE Minister for Minerals Anthony Peter Mavunde has urged African countries to abandon isolated approaches and pool their efforts in managing and developing mineral resources to promote industrialisation, create jobs and accelerate economic growth…

DODOMA: DAR ES SALAAM has accounted for 71.6 per cent of the country’s general insurance market in 2025, generating 819.7bn/- in gross written premiums (GWP), as the insurance sector continues to expand nationwide.

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has welcomed the English Premier League Trophy for the first time, giving football fans an opportunity to experience one of the most prestigious symbols of world football during its East African tour.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, has launched a laboratory at the Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) dedicated to studying ocean acidification and its effects on marine life, in a move expected…

GEITA: THE Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) has installed 400 streetlights in Geita Municipal Council and other areas across Geita Region during the 2026/27 financial year.

NGORONGORO: RESIDENTS of Ngorongoro District in Arusha Region have been urged to cooperate with experts assessing the need to establish a customs service station in the area to determine whether it meets the legal and operational requirements for such a f…

QATAR: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has visited DOC Medical Center in Qatar, a healthcare facility that provides services through eight specialised medical departments under its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr.

MBEYA: CEMENT producers in Tanzania have been urged to refrain from practices that disrupt the market by increasing cement prices contrary to established regulations.

ARUSHA: THE Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Professor Maulilio Kipanyula, has announced that the institution has developed technology capable of identifying locations experiencing power…

DAR ES SALAAM: The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is advancing efforts to improve access to digital services for persons with disabilities through its Change Initiative under the ICT Policy and Regulation – Institutional Strengthening…

KIBAHA: THE Misugusugu Weights and Measures Verification Centre, operated by the Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) in Pwani Region, has increased its capacity to inspect fuel tankers from eight to 60 vehicles per day, making it easier for traders and tran…

MOROGORO: THE Tanzanian government has directed Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) to ensure that Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) services remain efficient, safe and reliable at all times by strengthening preparedness and response systems to address weather…

ARUSHA, TANZANIA: A newly elected Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President, Mr Milton Dick, has promised that during his leadership, he will ensure that every nation, regardless of its size, wealth, geography or influence, is respected, heard and seen on…

MWANZA: OVER 10,000 patients from the Lake Zone regions are expected to benefit from medical services—including treatment for urological and neurological conditions, as well as screening for breast and cervical cancer—through a four-day specialist medical…

MOROGORO: THE Kilombero Golf Open 2026 kicked off today as golf enthusiasts gear up for an exciting weekend of skill, competition, and sportsmanship at the picturesque Kilombero Golf Course.

ARUSHA: Mr Milton Dick, Speaker of Australia’s House of Representatives, has been elected as the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly for the 2026–2029 term.

DAR ES SALAAM: TOMORROW, Dar es Salaam will once again turn its attention to the Dar Derby as Simba and Young Africans meet in one of the biggest and most anticipated matches in African football.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE calls are coming from different corners of the country, but they are carrying the same message: stand behind Jihan Dimack.

DAR ES SALAAM: THERE was something almost more disappointing than Tanzania’s elimination from the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: the number of empty seats at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday.

DAR ES SALAAM: FLYING high with countless mega hits, Bongo Flava quartet: Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Mbosso and Zuchu have spearheaded Tanzanian music’s victory in the global arena.

DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER of State in the President’s Office – Youth Development, Mr Joel Nanauka, has called for greater investment in young people to unlock the full potential of the blue economy, particularly by addressing gaps in financing, technology,…

ARUSHA: THE Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will choose its next president on Friday, with three senior parliamentarians from Azerbaijan, Australia and Chile competing to lead the global organisation of national parliaments for the next three years.

DAR ES SALAAM: OVER the past several weeks, I have used this column to reflect on public communication campaigns, drawing from some of the experiences and lessons I have gathered during my years in the profession.

ARUSHA: PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has been hailed for championing Tanzania’s nutrition agenda, with development partners saying her leadership has provided strong momentum in efforts to combat malnutrition and improve children’s growth and developm…

ARUSHA: INTER-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Dr Tulia Ackson has cited progress in inclusive parliamentary representation, gender equality, youth participation, climate action, sustainable development and peacebuilding during her threeyear tenure.

MWANZA: THE government in collaboration with residents in Mwanza have intensified efforts to clear rivers and drainage systems ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains, in a bid to reduce the risk of flooding across the city.

ARUSHA: AKILI Tulivu Organisation has urged the government to integrate mental health into national policies and development plans from grassroots to national levels, while ensuring greater youth participation in decisions affecting their wellbeing and fu…