| Area Total | 947,300 sq km |
| Climate | varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands |
| Natural Resources | hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel |
| Imports | India 16.5%, China 15.8%, UAE 9.2%, Saudi Arabia 7.9%, South Africa 5.1%, Japan 4.9%, Switzerland 4.4% (2017) – consumer goods, machinery and transportation equipment, industrial raw materials, crude oil |
| Exports | India 21.8%, South Africa 17.9%, Kenya 8.8%, Switzerland 6.7%, Belgium 5.9%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.8%, China 4.8% (2017) – gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton |
| Government | presidential republic |
| Capital | Dar es Salaam (administrative capital), Dodoma (legislative capital) |
| Population | 58,552,845 (July 2020 est.) |
| Ethnicity | mainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar – Arab, African, mixed Arab and African |
| Language | Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages |
News about Tanzania
- Temeke DC Calls for Joint Action Against Counterfeit Goodson June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE District Commissioner of Temeke, Sixtus Mapunda, has said that the fight against counterfeit goods requires cooperation between citizens, the government, and the private sector, because the impacts are significant on health, the economy, and legitimate business. He explained that counterfeit products such as alcohol, […]
- Zambia Rea Team Visits Chamwino to Learn From Tanzania's Rural Electrification Successon June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- OFFICIALS from Zambia's Rural Electrification Authority (REA), led by Chief Executive Officer,Alex Mbumba, have visited Tanzania to learn how rural electrification projects are being implemented and how they are transforming lives in rural communities.
- Home Affairs Minister Assures Tanzanians of Security, Condemns Politics of Divisionon June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Handeni -- THE Tanzanian government has assured its citizens that peace and security will be maintained across the country, urging citizens to continue with their daily economic and social activities despite calls circulating on social media for nationwide demonstrations.
- Russia Eyes Kilimanjaro Grapes, Tanzania Sees New Wealthon June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CHINA and Russia used a joint film screening in Dar es Salaam to showcase the
- Media Stakeholders Push for Stronger Role of News Outlets in Public Interest Advocacyon June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEDIA organizations and civil society groups have called for greater involvement of news outlets in advancing public interest advocacy, arguing that the media remains one of the most effective channels for informing citizens and promoting accountability.
- Prof Janabi Lifts the Lid On Who Strategies to Combat Ebola in Africaon June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Prof Mohamed Janabi, has stressed the importance of rapid patient monitoring and investment in health systems as key pillars of controlling Ebola in Africa.
- TBs Destroys Substandard Goods Worth 394m/-on June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Mkuranga -- THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has destroyed 110 tonnes of substandard, expired and prohibited products valued at more than 394 million shillings, intensifying efforts to protect consumers and enforce compliance with national quality standards.
- Millions of Seedlings Boost Kilimanjaro Coffee Recoveryon June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- MORE than three million improved coffee seedlings have been distributed in Kilimanjaro Region to help reverse falling coffee production and improve farmers' incomes.
- Tanzania, Sweden Mark Their 63 Years of Development Cooperation in Daron June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa, together with Sweden's Ambassador to Tanzania, Charlotta Ozaki Macias, have led a seminar to mark 63 years of development cooperation between Tanzania and Sweden in Dar es Salaam.
- When Farmers Lead, Agroecology Delivers Food Security and Resilienceon June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Tanzania -- ACROSS Africa, where millions of households depend on agriculture for food, income, and livelihoods, a quiet transformation is taking place.
- Tanzania, Italy Explore the Mattei Program's Strategic Opportunities in Deepening Economic Tieson June 25, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa has held talks with the Italian Ambassador to Tanzania, Giuseppe Coppola at the Ministry's Sub-Offices in Dar es Salaam.
- Namibian Health Experts Impressed By Technology and Services At Kairuki Hospitalon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] A delegation from the Ministry of Health of Namibia, accompanied by business leaders who travelled with the President of Namibia, visited Kairuki Hospital to witness the institution's advancements in healthcare services, medical education, and pharmaceutical production.
- Tanzania Boosts NCD Fight, Prioritises Preventionon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has scaled up measures to combat Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), rolling out key policy reforms, increasing funding and expanding healthcare access, while placing greater emphasis on prevention as the cornerstone of future health strategy.
- Public Encouraged to Seek Justice Through Legal Aidon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- CITIZENS have been encouraged to make full use of institutions that provide legal services, including the Office of the Solicitor General, in order to access justice and resolve legal challenges.
- Tanapa Records Major Gains in Women's Leadershipon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- TANZANIA National Parks (TANAPA) has increased women's representation in senior leadership positions to 37 percent, up from 22.6 percent five years ago and above the global average of less than 28 percent for women in top decision-making roles.
- New Policy Framework to Track Plans Implementationon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has announced plans to introduce a new Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Policy Framework, aimed at strengthening oversight of national development plans and ensuring that public programmes deliver measurable results.
- Police Receive Advanced Equipment to Tackle Cybercrimeon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR Police Force has received advanced information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, aimed at strengthening its capacity to combat cybercrime and other technology-related offences.
- New System Brings 9,777 Govt Services Under One Roofon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] DODOMA -- THE government has launched the Government Service Directory (GSD), a digital platform that provides citizens with access to government services through a single gateway, alongside the Ngao cyber-security system aimed at strengthening the protection of government information systems and enhancing digital service delivery.
- HR Officers Face Action Over Delayed Promotionson June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- HUMAN resource officers who failed to process promotions for eligible public servants during the 2025/26 financial year face disciplinary action, while heads of public institutions have been ordered to dedicate time to listening to and resolving employees' grievances at workplace level.
- TZ Confident On 2030 Rural Electricity Goalon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CHAIRMAN of the Rural Energy Board (REB), Ambassador (Retired) Major General Jacob Kingu, has assured that the government's target of connecting all hamlets to electricity by 2030 will be achieved.
- CBE Moves to Address Empowerment Loan Gapson June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE College of Business Education (CBE) has introduced a special training programme for local government officials to help ensure the government's empowerment initiative achieves its intended objectives.
- House Okays 62.3tri/ - Budgeton June 24, 2026
[Daily News] THE National Assembly has approved the 62.33 tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government pledging to strengthen domestic revenue collection, enhance fiscal discipline, and ensure efficient use of every shilling collected to accelerate national development.
- Immigration Department Details Its Modus Operandi At the Public Service Week Exhibitionson June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr Maduhu Kazi, has visited the Immigration Department's exhibition booth during the National Public Service Week 2026 exhibitions, where he received detailed briefings on various services offered by the department.
- Tanzania Affirms Its Cautious Borrowing Position Amid Concern Over the Rising Trajectory of National Debton June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- WHILE some Members of Parliament have expressed concern over the rising trajectory of national debt, the government has reaffirmed its position that it will continue borrowing cautiously, while closely monitoring debt sustainability through ongoing fiscal and economic assessments.
- Climate Funds Tightened As Government Orders Strict Complianceon June 24, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has tightened oversight on Sh5.2bn in climate financing, directing eight local councils to ensure strict implementation of projects under the Local Climate Adaptive Facility (LoCAL) programme as accountability demands increase.
- I Was Reading About Jewish History When God Sent Me Back to Tanzaniaby info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on June 23, 2026
[allAfrica] A Forgotten Jewish Story--and a Lesson for an Age of Division
- Namibian President's Visit Inspires Family Reunionon June 23, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- A VISIT by Namibia's first female President, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to the Kongwa Liberation Sites in Dodoma over the weekend not only evoked long-lasting memories of the liberation struggles in Southern Africa but also highlighted family bonds created among countries involved in the movement.
- Experts Back Budget, Urge Stronger Implementation to Realise Dira 2050on June 23, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- VARIOUS stakeholders have welcomed the 2026/27 National Budget for its alignment with the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (Dira 2050), while urging stronger implementation, adequate financing and sustained reforms to translate the vision into tangible benefits for citizens.
- TSN's Digital Transformation Wins Praise From Youthon June 23, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited (TSN) move to digitalise its businesses, particularly its newspapers, has impressed people from all walks of life, including young people who say they prefer electronic services to physical products.
- Namibia President Visit - Huge Economic Impact Beckonson June 23, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday bid farewell to Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah following her historic three day State Visit to Tanzania.


