Tanzania: Tradition's Blade Steals Girls' Futures in Tanzania

FOR generations, thousands of girls across Tanzania have been forced to trade their childhood for marriage. Behind every statistic lies a story of interrupted education, stolen… Read more »

Tanzania: PM Orders End to Land Grabbing

PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has warned public servants against using heavy-handed tactics to seize land from citizens under the guise of investment or development projects,… Read more »

Tanzania: The Economist Got Tanzania Wrong On President Samia Suluhu Hassan - - Here Is Why

I REMEMBER exactly where I was when I finished reading The Economist's assessment of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Read more »

Tanzania: CRDB Expands Mwanza Youth Livelihood Investments

CRDB Bank Foundation is expanding youth livelihood investments in Mwanza to strengthen productive capacity, support sustainable enterprises, and improve income generation for… Read more »

Tanzania: Optician Urges Routine Eye Screening

LACK of regular medical checkups and environmental pollution have been cited as major factors contributing to the increase in eye problems facing most Tanzanians. Read more »

Tanzania: Youth Empowerment Hinges On Diaspora Strategic Support

TANZANIA has achieved remarkable progress in recent years, enhancing infrastructure, expanding access to education, improving healthcare delivery, and driving economic growth. Read more »

Tanzania: Turning the Page On Literacy in Ludewa

IN the quiet corridors of primary schools across Ludewa District, a quiet revolution is taking place, one page at a time. For years, the Tanzanian education system has grappled… Read more »

Tanzania: CCM - Politics Is About Democracy, Not Conflict

CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has cautioned against confrontational politics, saying Tanzania's democratic path requires patience, tolerance and strategic planning rather than anger,… Read more »

Tanzania: Zanzibar Spends 800bn/ - On Strategic Projects

STRATEGIC development projects worth 2.411tri/- are being implemented under the Zanzibar Development Vision 2050 and national planning frameworks, with more than 800bn/- already… Read more »

Tanzania: Brela Trains Youths On Business Formalisation

THE Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) intensified efforts to equip young entrepreneurs with business formalisation skills, holding training for College of… Read more »

Tanzania: MCB Secures 9bn/ - Loan for SMEs

MWALIMU Commercial Bank (MCB) received a 9bn/- loan from Netherlands-based social investor Oikocredit to boost liquidity and expand SME lending. Read more »

Tanzania: Polycarp Pengo - Tanzanians Mourn the Death of the Retired Archbishop

THE retired Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, Polycarp Pengo, has died. He passed away on the night of February 19, 2026, at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute… Read more »

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: Zanzibar, Infinity Sign USD 12m Heritage Restoration Project

The government of Zanzibar has announced a major heritage restoration initiative backed by a $12 million public-private investment, in a move aimed at strengthening cultural… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Bans Public Servants From Using Personal Airmail for Office Communications

Tanzania has banned public servants from using personal emails to send official office communications, insisting that official government email systems must be used. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanian Tourism Reaps Fortune From Seven Seas Voyager's Tour

OVER 600 tourists aboard the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager visited the country on February 18-19, this year. Read more »

Tanzania: Ministry Ordered to Secure a Contractor for the Lake Chala Water Project

PRIME MINISTER Mwigulu Nchemba has given the Ministry of Water two weeks to complete the process of securing a contractor for the construction of a water project sourcing water… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania-Korea Project Records Good Progress in the Fight Against Infectious Diseases

THE Tanzanian government, in collaboration with South Korea, has noted a remarkable progress in the implementation of the project to improve the National Public Health Laboratory… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund Plan in Turmoil

THE economic situation in Kenya is less stable than it was in the past, as the country prepares for the 2027 elections. This scenario is predicated on a comprehensive examination… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Launches Youth Investment Club to Drive Vision 2050

THE government has reiterated its commitment to empowering young Tanzanians by equipping them with the skills and opportunities needed to drive the country's Vision 2050 agenda. Read more »

Tanzania: Zanzibar Leaders Dismiss Claims of Double Taxation

POLITICIANS have been urged to stop misleading the public over claims of double taxation on goods transported between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. Read more »

Tanzania: PM Warns Against Hiding People With Disabilities From the Public

PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has urged Tanzanians to stop hiding people with disabilities in their homes, stressing that the practice undermines the government's efforts to reach… Read more »

Tanzania: Analysts Optimistic About Tz's 2029 UN Security Council Seat

ANALYSTS have expressed confidence in Tanzania's projected non-permanent membership on the United Nations (UN) Security Council in 2029, saying the move will enhance the country's… Read more »

Tanzania: Minister Cautions Workers' Unions Against Confrontational Labour Relations

THE government has cautioned workers' unions and employers' federations against adopting a confrontational approach, urging them to embrace genuine social dialogue, productivity… Read more »

Tanzania: CCM Directs Completion of Tabora Water Project

THE ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi has directed the Executive Director of the Tabora Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Authority (TUWASA), Mr Mayunga Kashirimu to ensure that… Read more »