Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Leads As 518 People Reportedly Dead During Oct 29 Unrest

THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into breach of peace during and a few days after the October 29th, 2025 General Election has revealed that a total of 518 people were killed… Read more »

Tanzania: Chande Commission Proposes a National Mourning Day for Victims of Oct 29 Violence

THE presidential commission of Inquiry into breach of peace during and a few days after the October 29th, 2025 General Elections has recommended the declaration of a national day… Read more »

Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Reconciliation Commission, Criminal Probe After Oct 29 Violence

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a set of directives aimed at restoring national unity and addressing the aftermath of the October 29 violence, following the submission of… Read more »

Tanzania: 16 Security Personnel Killed By Rioters During the Oct 29 Violence

At least 16 security personnel were killed during last year's election-related violence, a presidential probe has revealed, even as it dismissed claims of mass graves in the city. Read more »

Tanzania: Commission to Submit Inquiry Report Tomorrow

THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into the breach of peace during and in the days following the October 2025 General Election is expected to present its report to President… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Intensifies Direct Engagement As 'Sema Na Waziri' Resolves Majority of Public Complaints

THE government has strengthened its direct engagement with citizens through the 'Sema na Waziri' programme, with the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs reporting a steady… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Seeks to Increase Budget for Upgrading Its Road Network

THE Tanzanian government has said it will continue to build the budgetary capacity of the Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) to increase the pace of asphalt road construction in… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Kicks Off High-Level Talks to Shape Future of Agriculture in East Africa

The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with AGRA, has officially launched a high-level regional validation meeting for the Draft Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Welcomes Max, the New Russian Messaging App

A new Russian-developed messaging application known as MAX has been introduced in Tanzania, offering users an alternative digital communication platform designed to function… Read more »

Tanzania: Highway Fuel Hawkers Endanger Motorists, Economy

WE call upon the government through relevant organs, including the police, to urgently tighten enforcement against the illegal sale of petrol and diesel along highways. Read more »

Tanzania: Energy Week Exhibitions Kick Off in Dodoma

ENERGY Week exhibitions organised by the Ministry of Energy Tanzania and its affiliated institutions have officially opened at the Parliament premises in Dodoma, with the Minister… Read more »

Tanzania: Zanzibar Rolls Out Marine Data Plan to Boost Blue Economy Growth

THE Zanzibar Government has introduced a special programme to collect and manage data on the use of marine resources, in a move aimed at promoting sustainable investment in the… Read more »

Tanzania: Rage - Why Commission of Inquiry Signals New Era for Tanzania

IN the high-stakes theatre of African politics, where power often speaks in hushed tones and accountability is sometimes dressed in ambiguity, the formation of a commission of… Read more »

Tanzania: Training Highlights Safety Gaps and Cost Burdens in Mining

Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) in Singida Region have called for the deployment of environmental specialists within mineral offices, arguing that such a move would… Read more »

Africa: Tanzania to Coordinate Gulf States, Africa Dialogue in October

TANZANIA is set to coordinate the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dialogue in October, this year as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation on employment creation, labour… Read more »

Tanzania: Union Awareness, Green Growth Dominate Ministry's 99.9bn/ - Budget Plan

MINISTER of State in the Vice-President's Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yusuf Masauni, yesterday tabled a 99.9bn/- budget for the 2026/27 financial year. Read more »

Tanzania: State Boosts Climate Resilience Efforts

THE government has intensified strategic efforts to address the impacts of climate change, with a focus on promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy sources. Read more »

Tanzania: NSC Sports Awards Set to Recognise Top Performers in May

THE National Sports Council (NSC) Sports Awards will be held in May in Dar es Salaam to honour Tanzanian athletes and teams for their performances in 2025. Read more »

Tanzania: Rural Energy Revolution - Tanzania's Journey Towards Universal Electricity Access By 2030

IN recent years, Tanzania has been writing a new chapter in its energy sector, particularly in efforts to expand electricity access to rural areas. Read more »

Tanzania: Soil Mapping Plan Covers 19 Regions

THE government has made significant strides in implementing the National Soil Health Testing Programme, which has so far covered 19 regions across the country. Read more »

Tanzania: Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders ORCI to Do Proper Maintenance On Its Cancer Diagnosis Machine

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has instructed the management of the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) to ensure proper maintenance of modern diagnostic equipment, including the… Read more »

Tanzania: MP Pushes for Stadium Access Upgrades in Dar

DAR ES SALAAM's readiness to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is under scrutiny, with concerns mounting over traffic bottlenecks and poor access to… Read more »

Tanzania: WB Okays 1.4tri/ - for Tanzania

Funds expected to boost education, uplift poor households Read more »

Tanzania: Wezesha Enhances 10pc Loan Provision

THE government's move to establish WEZESHA, a digital system that enables clients to apply for loans, process applications, disburse funds, monitor activities and track repayments,… Read more »

Tanzania: Samia Mourns Bishop Mfumbusa, Hails His Legacy in Communication Sector

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa of the Catholic Diocese of Kondoa, describing him as a… Read more »