August 01

• Tanzania: Some Travel From Far Just to Talk Music

  WITH the exception of last year, Professor Barbara Lundquist from the University of Washington in the United States of America, has attended every episode of the International... Read more »

• Tanzania: Olympics Legacy Inspires Youth in Tanzania to Engage in Sports

  A SPORTS programme set up to rekindle last summer's London Olympics has inspired more people to take up sport in Tanzania, according to the National Sports Council (NSC). Read more »

• Tanzania: Demand for Construction Materials On the Increase

  DEMAND for locally made construction materials is on the rise, thanks to outstanding economic performance of the public and private sectors. Huge investments in infrastructure... Read more »

• Tanzania: Kyerwa District Commences Operations On Thursday

  THE newly established district of Kyerwa, in Kagera Region, has finalised all necessary procedures and will officially start its functions today by electing a chairman,... Read more »

• Tanzania: Ecobank Samaritan to SMEs in Lake Zone Regions

  TANZANIA has made major progress over recent years towards putting into place a general policy environment which is more favorable for private sector expansion and sustainable... Read more »

• Tanzania: When Wild Animals Seek Refuge in Maasai Bomas

  WILD animals, especially hunted herbivores of Ngorongoro, have of late started to seek refuge within Maasai residential enclosures where they are reportedly feeling safer from... Read more »

• Tanzania: Zanzibar Raises Alarm Over Deregistered Iranian Tankers

  IN response to recent fresh allegations that some Iranian tankers have been detected using Tanzanian identification codes, Zanzibar has asked all port authorities around the world... Read more »

• Tanzania: Kikwete Hails 'Bangkok Connection'

  TANZANIA has profited in many areas -- including agriculture, information and technology (ICT) and forestry -- from its relationship with Thailand. Read more »

• Tanzania: Ghona, Kyomu Share Spoils As TOL Cup Kicks Off

  TOL Cup football tournament kicked off on Tuesday evening as Ghona and Kyomu fought to a barren draw in a breath taking battle at Kahe Mashariki Ward sports ground in Moshi. Read more »

• Tanzania: CTI Faults the Reintroduction of Business Licences

  THE Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) has raised concerns over unpredictable and unstable business environment in the country following the reintroduction of business... Read more »

• Tanzania: Baobab Oil Faces Lab Scrutiny

  THE Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is conducting a research on baobab oil to ascertain the presence of toxic ingredients and whether it is safe for human consumption before... Read more »

July 31

• Tanzania: Public Schools Bear Brunt of Youth Indiscipline

  ZANZIBAR is experiencing unprecedented increase of misbehaviour in public schools. Violence is clearly prevalent in many schools particularly in the upcountry where students in... Read more »

• Tanzania: Bulk Procurement Cut Fuel Import Costs

  THE introduction of Bulk Procurement System (BPS) and Single Point Mooring (SPM) has helped to reduce by half the cost of importing petroleum products and curb congestions at the... Read more »

• Tanzania: Dar, Bangkok to Broaden Ties

  THAILAND Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday for a three-day official visit of Tanzania aimed at promoting trade, investments and bilateral ties. Read more »

• Tanzania: 25 Percent Street Children Sexually Abused - Report

  TWENTY per cent of street children in Dar es Salaam have been emotionally and sexually abused by different people, a study by the Family Health International (FHI360) has revealed. Read more »

• Tanzania: Let Us Take Good Care of Elderly Persons

  THE Law Reform Commission (LRC) has said it is reviewing the legal system governing the social care for the country's elderly with a view to ensure improved services to senior... Read more »

• Tanzania: Probe Team On Cement Formed

  THE government formed a seven-person probe team to investigate the alleged subsidies, tax evasion and substandard quality of cement imported from Pakistan. Read more »

• Tanzania: ZEC Seeks to Improve Voter Registration Turnout

  IN an effort to improve voters' registration turnout, the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) is conducting awareness campaigns in schools. Read more »

• Tanzania: Fishing - Isles' Women Prove There Is Nothing to Stop Them

  IN a bid to prove their strength and determination,ten women in Kikungwi coastal Village, about 48 Kilometres, South of the Zanzibar stone town have constructed their own houses... Read more »

• Tanzania: Mwadui Mine to Increase Output By 40 Per Cent

  PETRA's Williamson Diamond mine annual output is expected to soar by over 40 per cent in the next three years to 3.6 metric tonnes or 216,000 carats, thanks to a 21 million US... Read more »

• Tanzania: Lecturer Calls for Close Attention in Climate Change

  THERE is need for close attention in the adaptation of climate change and approaches that go beyond words into action with potential to informing and guiding policy makers. Read more »

• Tanzania: Bariadi, Itilima District Councils Divide Resources

  AUTHORITIES in Simiyu region have advised Bariadi district not to inherit a cotton levy debt amounting to 500m/- until the matter has been settled in court. Read more »

• Tanzania: Community Underscores Religious Tolerance, Love [opinion]

  MUTUAL respect between Muslim and Christian believers is an important component for preserving peace and harmony in the face of escalating violence and chaos in Tanzania. Read more »

• Tanzania: Gongolamboto Accident Claims One, Injures 11

  A MAN died and 11 other people were injured when a Toyota Hiace rammed behind a haulage truck along Pugu Road in Gongolamboto, Ilala Municipality on Monday. Read more »

• Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Swimmer Faces Test in Barcelona

  THE national swimming team will be hoping to breathe a sigh of relief when Ghadiyali Ammaar competes in the men's 100m freestyle at the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona. Read more »