Tanzania: Maternal Deaths Drop in Zanzibar, Government Says

ZANZIBAR has recorded a decline in maternal and newborn deaths, although officials say more work still remains to be done. Read more »

Tanzania: CCM's Women Wingsteps in to Fasttrack Universal Health Coverage

CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Women's Wing (UWT) has launched a nationwide mobilisation strategy aimed at accelerating enrolment in the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme. Read more »

Africa: AU Declares Samia Suluhu Hassan Champion

ADDIS ABABA: The African Union (AU) has officially appointed President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the AU Champion for reproductive, maternal and child health, a prestigious continental… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Marks the Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

TANZANIA joined the global community in commemorating the National Climax of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), held in Monduli District,… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Seeks Impart Human Rights Knowledge to Women in the Fishing Sector

WOMEN engaged in small-scale fishing in Tanzania are being equipped with human rights knowledge to help them better understand their position, protect themselves from abuse, and… Read more »

Tanzania: Men Urged to Champion Gender Equality

Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, has called on leaders of men's forums across the country to strengthen their participation… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanian Envoys Seek Rwandan Experience in Combating Domestic Violence

A delegation from the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children in Zanzibar, the… Read more »

Tanzania: Zanzibar Uses Culture to Tackle Gender Violence

Community outreach events linked to Zanzibar's Sauti za Busara festival will place women's leadership and the fight against gender-based violence at the centre of public… Read more »

Tanzania: How Women Coffee Farmers Are Transforming Songwe's Economy, Society

IN the rolling highlands of Tanzania's Songwe Region, where fertile soils and favourable climate make coffee a key economic lifeline, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Falters but Shows Grit At ICC Women's Tournament

THE Tanzania women's national cricket team suffered a seven-wicket defeat to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday in their 2025 ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy campaign,… Read more »

Tanzania: 16 Days of Activism - Minister Warns of Rising Online GBV

MINISTER of Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Anna Atanasi Paul, has launched this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, calling for… Read more »

Tanzania: NGO Promotes Clean Cooking for Women Empowerment

A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Mwanamke Initiatives Foundation (MIF), has reiterated its commitment to scaling up clean cooking solutions as a catalyst for improved health,… Read more »

Tanzania: Zanzibar Confronts Rising Malnutrition Among Pregnant Women, Children

ZANZIBAR is facing a troubling rise in poor nutrition among pregnant women and children, the Director of Preventive Services and Health Education in the Ministry of Health, Dr… Read more »

Tanzania: INEC Appoints 1,385 Women Councillors to Special Seats

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the completion of the appointment of 1,385 women councillors to Special Seats out of the legally required 1,387. Read more »

Tanzania: JKT Queens Seek Win to Boost Semis Chances

JKT Queens head coach Kessy Abdallah says today's clash against ASEC Mimosas is a must-win match if his team is to advance to the CAF Women's Champions League semifinals. Read more »

Tanzania: Women's Coalition Backs Gender-Inclusive Election

THE Coalition of Women's Organisations and Gender Equality Advocates - Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to active participation in the upcoming General Election, urging… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Brings Smile Back to Widow After Long Estate Dispute

AFTER years of sleepless nights and endless trips to government offices, a widow in Dar es Salaam finally wore a smile of relief yesterday -- thanks to government intervention that… Read more »

Tanzania: CCM Women's Wing Urges People to Vote in Large Numbers On October 29

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi Women Wing (UWT), Susan Kunambi, has urged Tanzanian citizens to come out to vote in large numbers on October 29, 2025, warning… Read more »

Tanzania: Simba, JKT in Women Community Shield Final

SIMBA Queens and JKT Queens have set up a mouth-watering final clash in the Women's Community Shield, after winning their respective semi-final encounters played yesterday at the… Read more »

Tanzania: What Is Considered Cheating, Exactly?

LET'S set the scene: you're having a great day with your partner, and then it happens. You catch them secretly watching porn, find out they're keeping in touch with an ex, or… Read more »

Tanzania: Exim Supports Women's Leadership Development

EXIM Bank Tanzania has said it is supporting women's leadership development through targeted initiatives aimed at equipping women with the skills and confidence needed to lead… Read more »

Tanzania: New Drive Targets Abuse of Women With HIV

THE International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) has launched a regional campaign to confront and end violence against women and girls living with HIV. Read more »

Tanzania: Dr Gwajima Announces Zero Tolerance On Domestic Violence

THE Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima has urged women as well as men to not tolerate abusive partners in marriage and to… Read more »

Tanzania: 30 Years After Beijing - Systemic Barriers Still Hinder Gender Equality - Activists

HUMAN rights and gender activists have said that, despite 30 years since the historic Beijing Conference that pushed forward the global gender equality agenda, Tanzania's political… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Tackles Cross-Border Trade Hurdles for Women At Namanga

A HIGH-LEVEL delegation of women leaders from the East African Community (EAC) recently visited the Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to address the unique challenges facing… Read more »