June 23, 2023
Tanzania: US Injects U.S.$5 Million in Support of Agriculture Sector
THE United States government is injecting 5 million US dollars (about 12bn/-) in support of Tanzania's food security. Read more »
Tanzania: PM Demands Deep Probe Into Missing Student
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has instructed Mbeya Regional Commissioner Juma Homera and his regional security committee to conduct a deep investigation on the disappearance of a… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Tanzania: Govt to Surpass Broadband Penetration Target
THE government may surpass the 80 per cent target of extension of broadband penetration in the country by 2025 due to its heightened commitment to invest on Information… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Tanzania: Govt Commits to Improving Disaster Management Strategies
THE government has assured of continued improvements in the disaster response to ensure that Tanzanians live in a safe environment. Read more »
Tanzania: Coffee Contribution to GDP Hits U.S.$200 Million
THE coffee sector is currently leading other sectors in the Ministry of Agriculture, contributing over 200 million US dollars (almost 480bn/-) in the country's Gross Domestic… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Tanzania: Govt Vows to Bolster Laboratory Measurements
THE government has vowed to continue investing in scientific research and extending its support to laboratory technicians in the country to enable them to come up with solutions to… Read more »
Tanzania: New Ndumbi Port Boosts Cargo, Passenger Throughput
THE newly-completed Ndumbi Port is set to increase the annual capacity of Lake Nyasa ports from the current 76,000 to 110,000 tonnes equivalent to 44.7 per cent increase. Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Secures €400 Million Deal to Develop Key Projects
Zanzibar has secured EUR 400 million (about 1.04tri/-) loan to fund the development of Pemba airport and several key roads din the Isles. Read more »
Tanzania: Vodacom, TotalEnergies Partner to Boost Cashless Economy
VODACOM M-Pesa and TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania have launched a strategic partnership that will allow customers to transact cashless, safely and conveniently. Read more »
Tanzania: Reasons for Prolonged Use of Dollar in Tz Is an Inadequate Approach
As an expert and economist, I have chosen to take this opportunity to discuss the effects of using the dollar as a currency to pay for various goods and services in the country,… Read more »
Tanzania: Team to Study Needs of Proposed Tanzania Satellite
THE government has dispatched a special team to study the needs of the proposed Tanzania's first space satellite that will, among other things, will aid and enforce penetration of… Read more »
Tanzania: USAID Gives Dodoma ICT Equipment Worth 57m/-
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated to Dodoma region Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment worth 57.7m/- for strengthening… Read more »
Tanzania: TBs Commits to Offer Public Awareness On Standards
TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) has pledged to continue providing awareness on goods quality in efforts to protect health and lives of Tanzanians. Read more »
Tanzania: Food Crop Export Permits Goes Online
FOOD crop export permits will be issued online from July 1st, this year to ease export procedures claimed as cumbersome by exporters, the Minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe… Read more »
Tanzania: State Will Tackle Traders' Grievances, PM Assures
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured of the government's determination to work on all recommendations of a 14-man special committee that was formed to probe and draw… Read more »
Tanzania: Ray of Light As Deal Inked for Key Road Project in Mtwara
THE government has continued to walk the talk in undertaking infrastructural projects aimed at opening up the country and stimulating economic activities in the regions located in… Read more »
June 21, 2023
East Africa: East Africa Hip Hop Festival to Rock Dar
EAST Africa's third edition of Hip Hop Festival is expected to kick-off tomorrow (June 23, 2023) in Dar es Salaam as artists from the region anticipated to conquer the annual event… Read more »
Tanzania: MPs Demand Scrapping Exemption On Imported Crude Palm Oil
MINISTER for Finance and Planning, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has dropped a hint on plans for East African Community Common External Tariff (EAC CET) on scrapping of imported crude palm… Read more »
Tanzania: Mwinyi Encourages Diaspora in Germany to Invest At Home
ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Mwinyi, has capitalised his presence in Germany for the special Olympic Games to encourage Tanzanians residing in Europe to invest in their home… Read more »
Tanzania: What Tanzania Gesture On Sudanese Medical Students Implies
SOME diplomatic experts have described a decision by the government to receive Sudanese medical students to conduct practical training in the country as a 'fresh impetus' to… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Tanzania: Arusha Police On Court for Netball Showdown
THE Police team from Arusha will represent the region in the forthcoming National Netball Club Championship to be staged in Dar es Salaam. Read more »
Tanzania: Dcea Impounds 200 Grammes of Illicit Drugs in Three Months
THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has impounded a total of 200.5 grammes of heroin and other illicit drugs in the past three months. Read more »
Tanzania: Number of Motorists Using Natural Gas Soars
THE number of motorists using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is increasing fast and suppliers are planning to expand gas filling stations. Read more »
Tanzania: Speaker Tulia Vows Maximum Support to TSN
SPEAKER of the Parliament, Dr Tulia Ackson has assured the Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited (TSN) of maximum support to ensure the state owned company carries out its duties… Read more »
Tanzania: Shun Racist Remarks, EALA Members Tell Politicians
TANZANIAN lawmakers in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have urged politicians to desist from issuing racist related remarks over the Inter-Governmental Agreement… Read more »