January 27, 2023
Tanzania: Zanzibar Current Account Deficit Widens
THE current account deficit widened to 365.4 million US dollars during the period ending November last year from 213.1 million US dollars registered in the corresponding period a… Read more »
East Africa: EABC Touts Low Air Transport Costs in EAC Region
EAST African Business Council (EABC) has urged governments of the East Africa Community (EAC) partner states to have single air transport services agreement to lower the cost of… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Allocates 113bn/ - to Improve Marine Transport
THE government has allocated 113bn/ for Marine Service Company Limited (MSCL) to enhance its operations and improve marine transport. Read more »
Tanzania: How Govt Propelled New Banking Industry Profitability Bar
TANZANIA'S banking industry has demonstrated resilience by effectively fulfilling its role as a key liquidity provider for the economy, thanks to the government's concerted efforts… Read more »
Tanzania: Kilaini Urges Youth to Exploit Agriculture Opportunities
AUXILIARY Bishop Methodius Kilaini, the Apostolic Administrator for Bukoba Catholic Diocese, has encouraged youths in the country to fully exploit available opportunities in the… Read more »
Tanzania: 50 Clubs Meet to Address Football Challenges
MORE than 50 clubs in Arusha meet in the city this Saturday to address various challenges that retard the development of football, including the leadership crisis facing many… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Tanzania: Ministry Calls On Better Use of Culture, Arts Fund
THE Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports has instructed the cultural officials in the country to ensure that artists benefit from the culture and arts fund at regional and council… Read more »
Tanzania: Ministry Pledges to End Water Woes in Ukerewe
WATER Deputy Minister Ms Maryprisca Mahundi has assured of government commitment to continue executing various programmes aimed at addressing water woes in Ukerewe District. Read more »
Tanzania: Strong Winds Render 48 Families' Homeless
ABOUT 48 families have been rendered homeless, following the strong winds at Tundu area, Kala ward along Lake Tanganyika shoreline and at Kirando ward of Nkasi district, Rukwa… Read more »
Tanzania: Teachers in Rukwa Demand 2bn/ - Unpaid Arrears
TEACHERS in Rukwa region are pushing for payment of their arrears amounting to more than 2bn/-. Read more »
Tanzania: Integrating Biodiversity Conservation Crucial for Healthy Ecosystems
INTEGRATING biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation into development programming is important because healthy ecosystems underpin human well-being and economic… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Tanzania: Govt Warns People Against Working as Mercenaries for Foreign Armies
The government has warned Tanzanians against working as mercenaries and fighting for foreign armies, insisting the act contravenes the law of the land. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Orders School Inspection to Identify Unethical Books
THE Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed education officers and quality controllers to visit all schools and libraries to identify unethical books being used… Read more »
Tanzania: Farmers Admit Cost of Ignorance On Soil Acidity
SMALLHOLDER farmers in Njombe and Iringa regions have admitted that for years they have been harvesting less than what they deserve because they were either unaware or ignored… Read more »
Tanzania: Z'bar VP Calls for More Measures to Control Maternal Deaths
ZANZIBAR Second Vice President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has asked development partners and health experts to devise more measures for minimizing or preventing maternal and… Read more »
Tanzania: NMB Pledges More Investment in Tech to Drive Financial Inclusion
NMB Bank has pledged to continue investing in research to come up with technologically driven banking solutions as part of its commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and… Read more »
Tanzania: CCM Pushes for Enhanced Projects Management
RULING party - Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in Geita district has urged the government leaders in Geita Town Council to strengthen the management of projects constructed throughthe… Read more »
Tanzania: Manufacturers, Importers of Building Materials Told to Abide By Standards
MANUFACTURERS and importers of building materials have been advised to comply with both local and international standards to produce high quality goods that can compete in the… Read more »
Tanzania: Business People Counselled On AfCFTA
The Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade, Dr Ashatu Kijaji has urged business people to make efficient use of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by exporting… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Comoros: Cargo Ship to Boost Tz-Comoros Trade
THE government has said it will deploy a cargo ship to ply between Mtwara Port and Comoros Islands from next month to serve traders in the two countries. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Tanzania: Psle Pass Rate Drops By 6 Per Cent in Geita
THE Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) pass rate in Geita region has dropped by 6.3 per cent, it has been learnt. Read more »
Tanzania: Lindi RC Orders Action Against Contractor
LINDI Regional Commissioner Ms Zainabu Telack has directed the Rural and Urban Road Agency (TARURA) in the area to take disciplinary actions against the contractor constructing… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Touts Private Sector's Contribution to Education Growth
THE government recognises and values the contributions of private schools to the development of the country's education sector, the Minister for Education, Science and Technology,… Read more »
January 22, 2023
Tanzania: Alliance Calls for Collective Efforts to Root Out Malnutrition
KEY players and stakeholders in the nutrition sector have been advised to form a collective multisectoral effort in order to win the fight against malnutrition. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Puts Tourism, Farming and Forestry in Spotlight
Today we witness particularly hard times for the entire world because no country -- poor and rich -- has been spared of inflation. The argument by experts is that effects of… Read more »