Tanzania

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Youth and persons with disabilities have been given a dedicated platform to openly discuss economic opportunities, challenges, and strategies aimed at boosting their participation in the country's development.

[Daily News] New Delhi -- The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has stated that Tanzania is continuing to implement strategic measures to strengthen power generation, transmission, and management in order to meet the demands of a rapidly growing economy.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall across multiple regions, urging residents to take appropriate precautions to avoid potential hazards caused by adverse weather conditions.

[Daily News] Stockholm -- King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has bid farewell to Tanzania's outgoing Ambassador to Sweden, Mobhare Matinyi, during a brief ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has provided food and essential supplies to needy families in five districts of Dar es Salaam as part of the celebrations for Eid al-Fitr.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Minister for Finance, Khamis Mussa Omar, has directed the Joint Finance Commission (JFC) to collaborate with the government in conducting an analysis and proposing effective ways to improve service delivery to Tanzanians through local government revenues and financial support provided by the central government.

[Daily News] Harare -- Tanzania's High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, Suzan Kaganda, visited the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) office in Harare, where she held discussions with the TPA Representative in Zimbabwe, Kulthum Boma.

[Daily News] Karatu -- Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr Steven Kiruswa, has led government efforts to resolve a dispute at the Amazonite gemstone mine located in Mandagawa Hamlet, Quandeng Village, Karatu District, Arusha Region, between Paradiso Minerals Limited and the technical support investor, Zhao Hao.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania's Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening development cooperation with Canada, aiming to achieve sustainable development and improve the economic, social, and political well-being of citizens.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Minister for Information, Arts, Culture, and Sports, Paul Makonda, has emphasized that investment in road infrastructure is a national initiative that unites citizens regardless of their political differences.

[Daily News] Arusha -- The Tanzanian government has tasked the contractor CRJE from China to ensure he finishes his assignment two months before the kick-off of AFCON 2027 finals.

[Daily News] Weihai -- The Tanzanian government has called on companies and experts from China to collaborate with Tanzania in advancing modern technology and innovation, to accelerate the country's industrial transformation.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the ongoing repatriation of Burundian refugees is conducted in a voluntary, safe and dignified manner, in line with national and international legal frameworks.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing social welfare by extending support to vulnerable communities during a special Iftar event in Zanzibar.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE government of Japan has provided nearly 2 million US dollars (about 5bn/-) to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNCEF) to support efforts aimed at improving child wellbeing through better sanitation and nutrition in Zanzibar.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Union and Zanzibar governments have opened a new chapter of cooperation aimed at expanding employment opportunities, both locally and abroad, while improving working conditions for youth and women.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of bridge construction projects across the country, citing the Mkuyuni Bridge in Mwanza as nearly complete and already in use.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- JOURNALISTS in Mwanza Region have been urged to produce impactful environmental stories to raise public awareness about the effects of plastic waste in Lake Victoria.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Ending Child Marriage Network has pledged to continue advocating for policy reforms to ensure the legal age of marriage for girls is raised to 18 years.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has pledged to address the tax challenges in this year's budget to address the challenges tabled by traders and industrialists as a strategy to continue attracting local and foreign investment.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania stands at an important turning point in its economic journey. Across government offices, farms, innovation hubs and investment forums, one question continues to shape the national conversation.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- STAKEHOLDERS are calling for significant reforms to Tanzania's tax system, urging the adoption of smarter and more efficient revenue collection mechanisms following the work of the Presidential Commission on Tax Reforms.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN Tanzania, personal taxes are categorised into several types under the Income Tax Act, 2004 and related regulations, with specific rates and thresholds governing each category.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAXPAYERS have proposed tax exemptions on smart devices, noting that increased usage would have a positive impact on the country's economy.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PAC), Ms Devota Minja, has called on stakeholders involved in the 4.9bn/- sewerage network rehabilitation project in Areas C and D in Dodoma to ensure its timely completion.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- STAKEHOLDERS have underscored the importance of creating a friendly business climate and harmonising systems among tax-collecting institutions to encourage more informal traders to formalise their businesses.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAIFA Stars head coach Miguel Gamondi has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series, recalling goalkeeper Aishi Manula while leaving out captain Mbwana Samatta and Shomari Kapombe.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- SIMBA SC face a tough challenge today as they take on Pamba Jiji, who remain unbeaten at home in the Mainland Premier League, at CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S tax system plays a significant role in financing public services and infrastructure development across the nation. However, despite its importance, the country faces administrative challenges that impede effective tax collection. Compliance issues, enforcement difficulties and a narrow tax base remain among the […]

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