Tanzania: Anti-Doping Body Nabs Man With Cocaine Disguised as Biscuits

The Drug control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) is holding a businessman Abdulnasir Haruon Kombo, 30, for allegedly possessing 50 packets of cocaine, disguised as biscuits. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania, China Set to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relationship

Tanzania and China are expected to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in the year 2024. Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Traces Origin of Seized Minerals in India

The government is making a follow-up on reports of four Indian nationals travelling from Tanzania, who were arrested last Friday at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Serious on Modern Arenas for 2027 Afcon

The government has once again reiterated its plans to have more ultra-modern arenas as Tanzania eyes to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in history. Read more »

Tanzania: Ruvuma to Produce 37, 000 Tonnes of Avocado Annually

RUVUMA Region plans to increase the production of avocados from the current 1,769 to 37,000 tonnes annually come 2025, Regional Commissioner Colonel Laban Thomas has said. Read more »

Tanzania: Tight Fixture Irks Nabi, Kagera Hailed

YOUNG Africans Head Coach Nassredine Nabi has apologised to fans for the poor performance in their 1-0 win over Kagera Sugar while his colleague Mecky Mexime hailed his charges for… Read more »

Tanzania: Focus of Practical Skills Than Theories, Colleges Urged

THE government has urged colleges and universities in the country to focus more on offering practical skills to students than imparting theories. Read more »

Tanzania: Court Dismisses Petition Against Goverment Proceedings Act Provisions

THE High Court, Main Registry, has dismissed the constitutional petition lodged by a citizen, Ms Pili Kisenga, to challenge some provisions under the Government Proceedings Act,… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Insists On Use of Arts, Sports Sectors to Boost Tourism

THE government has pledged to increasingly strengthen the culture, arts and sports sectors following its immense contribution in boosting tourism and the national identity. Read more »

Tanzania: Stakeholders in Coal Sector Convenes Key Meeting

THE Ministry of Mineral is today expected to conduct a one-day workshop on coal mining to deliberate on policies that promote coal activities in the country. Read more »

Tanzania: Construction of Membe Dam Well On Course

DEPUTY Minister of Agriculture, Anthony Mavunde has expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the construction of Membe dam in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region. Read more »

Tanzania: Rombo Banana Farmers Secure Reliable Market

BANANA farmers in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region have secured the crop reliable market following the launching of the collection centre in the area by the East Africa Foods… Read more »

Tanzania: Samia Reshuffles Cabinet as Mwigulu Becomes New Finance Minister

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Dr Mwigulu Nchemba as the Minister of Finance and Planning to replace Dr Philip Mpango who is now the Vice President in a minor cabinet… Read more »

Tanzania: Coastal Conservation Efforts Get Support From Unlikely Sources

BEACH environment protection efforts have received important support from unlikely source, as farmers are forced to abandon their farms on the shores of Indian Ocean after they… Read more »

Southern Africa: Anxiety as SADC Food Insecurity Trend Rises

THE Southern African Development Community (SADC), region is experiencing an increasing levels of food insecurity that is compounded by recurrent climatic shocks, including the… Read more »

Tanzania: Investing in Tomato Value Chain for Access to New Markets

TOMATO is one of the highest produced vegetable crops in Tanzania due to its status as a staple and economic horticultural activity for smallholder and commercial farmers across… Read more »

Tanzania: Dar Readies for SADC Blue Economy Strategy

BLUE economy is labeled as the next frontier for member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Tanzania is ready to throw its weight to reap the benefits. Read more »

Tanzania: Concern As Human Activities Encroach Serengeti, Mara

AS Tanzania plans to take vital steps to address boundary challenges in conserved areas, it is claimed that an increase in human activities around one of Africa's most iconic… Read more »

Tanzania: Why Language Must Be Understood By Parties Involved in a Trial

THE use of a language which is well understood by the parties in court proceedings, especially to an accused person in criminal proceedings, is very essential. Read more »

Tanzania: Cloves, Seaweeds Boost Zanzibar Export Earnings

ZANZIBAR exports earnings increased by 21.6 per cent to 489.94bn/- in the year ending February compared to 403.04bn/- of the corresponding period 2017, on improvement in exports of… Read more »

Tanzania: Bank to Pump Over U.S.$400 Million Into Tanzania

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinumwi Adesina, said in Dar es Salaam yesterday that it was looking forward to investing a total of 1.5bn US dollar in various… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Eyes Single Currency By 2024

EAST African Community (EAC) states are aspiring for a single EAC currency by 2024. Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda are determined to merge their respective shillings with Rwanda and… Read more »

Tanzania: Fight Against Cybercrime Is Here to Stay

The recent High Court's decision, confirming the Cybercrimes Act does not abrogate the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, is another sign that the government has been… Read more »

Tanzania: New Condom Brand Comes Aboard in Tanzania

The Ministry of Health, Social Welfare, Community Development, Elders and children in collaboration with Population Services International (PSI) and Tanzania Commission for AIDS… Read more »

Tanzania: Ritual Killings Resurface in Muleba

Ritual killers, head hunters and sexual predators are out of their lairs again. They are on the prowl. Read more »