Tanzania: Z'bar Wins Three Tourism Awards

ZANZIBAR'S drive to attract more tourists and achieve its target of welcoming more than one million visitors before 2030 has received a major boost after the islands won three… Read more »

Tanzania: Private Sector, Innovation Key to Vision 2050

THE government has called for a shift in Tanzania's development model to place the private sector, innovation and public participation at the centre of efforts to realise… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Announces Two-Month Illegal Firearms Amnesty

THE government has announced a two-month amnesty for people possessing firearms illegally, giving them an opportunity to voluntarily surrender the weapons without facing… Read more »

Tanzania: Small-Scale Miners Contribute 40pc of Mining Revenue

THE government has said that over the past five years small-scale miners have contributed about 40 per cent of government revenue from mining, highlighting their growing role in… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Achieves Record Domestic Seed Production, Reduces Dependency, Supports Sustainable Agriculture Growth

Recent statistics from Tanzania's Ministry of Agriculture for the 2023/2024 season reveal a significant shift in seed production and utilization. Read more »

Tanzania: Leaders, Analysts Credit Constitution for Peaceful Transitions

TANZANIA'S Constitution has demonstrated remarkable resilience in guiding the country through sensitive leadership transitions without unrest, political leaders and analysts have… Read more »

Tanzania: Reps Committee Urges Stricter Student Loan Repayment

THE Social Welfare Committee of the Zanzibar House of Representatives has urged the Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) to strengthen loan recovery measures to ensure… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Moves to Broaden Investment Ties With Serbia in Agriculture, Tourism, Blue Economy

TANZANIA will continue strengthening its relations and cooperation with the Republic of Serbia, particularly in trade and investment, agriculture, tourism and the Blue Economy,… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Hits 130pc Food Sufficiency - Tphpa

TANZANIA'S food production exceeded 23 million tonnes in the past financial year, as the country also expanded access to key export markets, the Tanzania Plant Health and… Read more »

Tanzania: Over 1.8 Million Children Reached in Online Safety Push

MORE than 1.8 million children have been reached with education on online safety, as part of efforts to protect them from abuse, exploitation and other digital risks. Read more »

Tanzania: Lindi Tourism Sites Earmarked for Development

LINDI Region is among 10 regions where new tourism attractions were identified during the 2024/25 financial year, as government works to widen the country's tourism base and boost… Read more »

Tanzania: Revised Fishing Regulations to Ease Fee Burden On Fishers

FISHERS across the country are set to benefit from revised fishing regulations aimed at reducing the burden of multiple fees and charges while improving management of the country's… Read more »

Zambia: President Hichilema Pledges to Uphold Zambia's Sovereign, Peace and Stability

President Hakainde Hichilema has said the country will remain a sovereign and peaceful nation while strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries in Africa and the… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Registers 71,183 Traditional Medicine Practitioners

THE Tanzanian government says it is continuing efforts to strengthen and formalise the Traditional and Alternative Medicine sector in Tanzania, while urging members of the public… Read more »

Tanzania: Jury Convicts Duane 'Keffe d' Davis of Murder for 1996 Killing of Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop… Read more »

Tanzania: AG Hails OCPD's Role in Legal Reforms

Attorney General (AG) Hamza Johari has commended the The Office of Chief Parliamentary Draftsman for its immense contribution to the preparation of the Written Laws (Miscellaneous… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Proposes Amendments to 21 Laws Including Atomic Energy Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act

The Tanzanian government has tabled the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing amendments to a total of 21 laws. Read more »

Tanzania: Upgraded Arusha Airport Ready for 24-Operations in Its Bid to Boost Tourism

ARUSHA Airport is expected to begin operating 24 hours a day within the next two weeks, a move aimed at increasing flight operations and passenger numbers while boosting tourism… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Advised to Closely Monitor Private Health Laboratories With Unqualified Individuals

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Administration, Constitution and Law has called on the government to strengthen oversight of private health laboratories to curb the… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania to Impose Stricter Measures On Unregistered Operators of Laboratories

The Tanzanian government has proposed strengthening the regulation of private health laboratories by imposing stricter requirements on operators, including tougher penalties for… Read more »

Tanzania: Morogoro Braces for Mkwawa Leaf Rally As It Gathers Storm

The fierce chase for the diadem between the defending champion, Ahmed Huwel and his top challenger, Manvir Birdi is the top order of the Mkwawa Leaf Rally heading to its flag off… Read more »

East Africa: Tanzanian Proposes Amendments to the Drugs Control and Enforcement Act

THE Tanzanian government has proposed amendments to the Drugs Control and Enforcement Act that would broaden the scope of offences related to the possession of seeds from… Read more »

East Africa: Tanzania Allocates 10bn for a Marine Vessel to Serve It and Its Indian Ocean Neighbours

THE Tanzanian government has allocated 10bn/- in the 2026/27 financial year to begin the process of constructing a new vessel that will operate between Tanzania and neighbouring… Read more »

Africa: Hichilema Swears in As Zambia's President for Another 5-Year Term

Hichilema has been sworn in as Zambia's President for another five-year term after winning the General Election held on August 13, 2026. Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Plans History, Union Lessons for Universities

TANZANIA'S history and the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar could soon be taught more widely at university level, as government moves to deepen patriotism and national identity… Read more »