Tanzania: MSD Ramps Up Readiness for Universal Health Insurance Rollout

THE Medical Stores Department (MSD) has assured Parliament that it is fully prepared to meet the rising demand for medicines and medical supplies under the second phase of the… Read more »

Tanzania: Over 50 Undergo Free Limb Fitting Assessment in Zanzibar

A limb rehabilitation outreach and training mission is underway in Zanzibar, targeting to bring smiles to 100 amputees in the Isles. Read more »

Tanzania: Zanzibar Targets 7.5pc Economic Growth in 2026

ZANZIBAR is setting its sights on stronger economic growth in 2026, building on solid gains recorded in 2025, with a surge in tourism, improved domestic revenue and sustained… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Taps Tobacco, Sugar Levies to Fund UHI

THE government has proposed new levies on tobacco products and sugar to secure sustainable financing for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme and accelerate the rollout of… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania's Sporting Rise - New Era of National Achievement

TANZANIA'S sporting sector has experienced notable growth in recent years, marked by a series of achievements across football, athletics and other disciplines. Read more »

Tanzania: Growth-Focused 62.33tri/ - Budget

THE government yesterday unveiled a 62.33tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, designed to improve the lives of Tanzanians, strengthen the economy and lay the… Read more »

Tanzania: Analysts See Investment Gains From Tanzania-Singapore Ties

ANALYSTS have said that the just-concluded three-day state visit by Singapore President Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam has opened new avenues for Tanzania to enhance the skills of its… Read more »

Africa: Welcome to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Please Remove Your Boots......

THE FIFA World Cup is finally upon us. THE biggest sporting spectacle on the planet has arrived with all the pomp, ceremony, and excess modern football can manufacture. Read more »

Tanzania: Vision 2050 to Take Off With 86.3tri/ - National Plan

THE government has unveiled an 86.3tri/- National Development Plan for 2026/27, marking the first phase of implementing Tanzania's Vision 2050 through the Fourth Five-Year National… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Unveils Sh86.3tr 2026/27 Development Plan

THE government has unveiled an ambitious Sh86.3trn National Development Plan for the 2026/27, prioritising job creation, inclusive economic growth, and strategic investments as… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Unveils Sh1.72trn Tax Shake-Up As New Budget Rewires Economy

THE government has set in motion one of its most ambitious tax overhauls in recent years, unveiling a 2026/27 package expected to generate an additional Sh1.72trn while quietly… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Allocates Sh1.3tn for Health, Debt Clearance

THE government has set aside a total of Sh1.3 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year to finance essential health services and settle verified arrears owed to suppliers,… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Proposes Higher Levies On Cigarettes and Sugar to Fund Universal Health Insurance

MINISTER of Finance Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has announced that the government is proposing new revenue measures to support the financing of Universal Health Insurance by… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Launches EV Charging Stations As Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum

TANZANIA has rolled out its electric vehicle (EV) charging station initiative, alongside fresh clean energy projects including the On-Bill Financing (OBF) scheme for TANESCO… Read more »

Tanzania: Tmda Strengthens Drug Safety Oversight in Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines

IN a move to safeguard public health and improve healthcare delivery, the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority has… Read more »

Tanzania: Tarura Completes Key Mtwara Bridge, Ends Flood Isolation

The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has completed the construction of a 21-metre bridge under the RISE project, bringing an end to years of disruption caused by… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanian Researchers Adopt Gene Drive Technology As a Promising Tool Against Malaria

HEALTH researchers, scientists and other stakeholders have identified Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes (GDMM) technology as a promising tool that could support Tanzania's efforts to… Read more »

Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - Tanapa Strategy to Turn Football Fans Into Tourism Revenue

AS East Africa prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in history, Tanzania is pursuing a strategy that extends well beyond football. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania's Income Per Person Soars By 7.4 Percent Amid Growth in Productive Activities

TANZANIA'S average income per person increased by 7.4 percent in 2025, reflecting continued economic growth and expanding productive activities across the country, the government… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt - Organic Waste Recycling to Boost Green Economy

THE government is pushing for local and international investors to channel resources into organic waste recycling initiatives as part of wider efforts to strengthen environmental… Read more »

Tanzania: Veteran Actor Mzee Onyango Passes Away in Dar es Salaam

THE film industry in Tanzania has suffered a major loss following the death of veteran actor, Issa Joseph, popularly known as Mzee Onyango, who passed away on the night of June 11,… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Economy Hits U.S.$91.81bn As Growth Climbs to 5.9pc

TANZANIA'S economy surged to US$91.81bn in 2025, reflecting stronger macroeconomic performance as real gross domestic product growth increased to 5.9 percent, up from 5.6 percent… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Boosts Job Creation As Unemployment Falls to 6.2pc On Investment Surge

THE government argues that its investment driven employment strategy is starting to bite, easing unemployment and setting the stage for a sharper surge in job creation over the… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Economy Soars By 5.9 Percent As Its GDP Rises From 212.Tri/-to 234.1 Tri/-

Tanzania's economy expanded by 5.9 percent in 2025, up from 5.6 percent in 2024, reflecting continued resilience amid global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions,… Read more »

Tanzania: New Digital Empowerment Project Targets Women's Economic Inclusion

MORE than 100,000 women across Tanzania are set to benefit from a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening economic inclusion through digital technology in a programme designed… Read more »