Tanzania

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

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa

  • Perseus Mining Injects 457.7bn/ - Into Tz Ahead of Gold Output
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- THE multi-billion-dollar Nyanzaga Gold Project has already injected 457.7bn/- into Tanzania's economy, ahead of the start of commercial gold production, expected in the first quarter of 2027.

  • GGML Backs Public-Private Partnerships At Business SDG Awards 2026
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- GEITA Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has reaffirmed its commitment to public-private partnerships and sustainable development after participating as a Gold-level sponsor at the Business SDG Awards 2026 Gala held in Dar es Salaam.

  • Mwinyi Stresses Land Management System
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has called for the establishment of a strong and efficient land management system, to ensure sustainable use of land resources and reduce land conflicts in the country.

  • Bagamoyo Urged to Harness Beach Tourism
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Coast Region -- COAST Regional Commissioner, Mr Abubakar Kunenge has directed the Bagamoyo Town Council to conduct a survey of its coastal areas to attract investment in hotels and other economic projects aimed at boosting revenue and accelerating development.

  • When Marriage Has Company
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- I HAVE decided to start a little series called The Family Files. Why? Because family is where every society begins. Before there are judges, police officers or Members of Parliament, there is a family. It is the first institution any of us will ever belong to.

  • DCEA Arrests 550 in Anti-Drug Crackdown
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone has arrested 550 suspects for drug trafficking, possession and abuse offences between July 2025 and June 2026, with several convicted offenders handed prison sentences of up to 30 years.

  • Strephit Project Strengthens Plant Health Systems in Zanzibar
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE strephit Project (Strengthening Plant Health Services in Tanzania for enhanced food safety) plays a critical role in improving agricultural productivity, protecting crops from pests and diseases, and ensuring safe food systems that support both local consumption and international trade in Zanzibar.

  • Tap Kiswahili Treasure - Msigwa
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Government Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Information, Culture, Arts and Sport, Gerson Msigwa, has urged Tanzanians to take advantage of the upcoming International Kiswahili Conference in Paris, France, saying it will create opportunities in education, culture, tourism and sports.

  • Barker - Simba Must Finish Strong
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Singida -- THE Mainland Premier League title race will go down to the final day after Simba SC and Young Africans both recorded crucial wins, with only two points separating the top two sides.

  • Tapbpa New Leadership Vows Reforms in Boxing Promotion
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE newly elected Chairman of the Tanzania Association of Professional Boxing Promoters (TAPBPA), Samwel Sumwa, has pledged cooperation among members and a focus on strengthening the association to drive reforms in professional boxing promotion in the country.

  • From Vision 2025 to 2050 - Youth At Centre of Transformation
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania closes one development chapter and opens another, the country's most remarkable success story lies not in infrastructure or economic statistics, but in the empowerment, skills development and economic participation of millions of young people.

  • Negligent Health Workers Face NHIF Surcharge
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanga -- TANGA Regional Commissioner Dr Batilda Burian has warned that health workers who negligently process National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claims and cause financial losses to public health facilities will be personally surcharged.

  • Govt Insists No Forests Sold Through Carbon Trading
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has dismissed claims that Tanzania has sold or surrendered its forests and natural resources to foreign countries through carbon trading agreements, insisting that the emerging market is being regulated to safeguard national interests while creating new economic opportunities.

  • Dodoma, the Rise of Tanzania's Modern Capital City
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- OVER the past few years, Dodoma has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a quiet administrative town into a vibrant and modern capital city that reflects Tanzania's aspirations for inclusive growth and national development.

  • Samia Spurs Industrial Growth
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed the government's commitment to working closely with the private sector to attract productive investments that drive economic growth, promote industrialisation, facilitate technology transfer and create employment opportunities for Tanzanians.

  • Zungu Calls for Wider Participation in Jogging
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Mussa Zungu, has called on residents, especially young people, to take part in jogging and physical exercises as part of marking the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) in Dar es Salaam.

  • Govt Allays Fears Over National Debt
    on June 29, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has allayed fears over the rise in the national debt-to-GDP ratio to 40.7 per cent, explaining that the current level is largely due to borrowing used to finance mega projects aimed at boosting economic growth and improving the living standards of citizens.

  • Suspension Bridge Transforms Life in Gasabo As Dar, Fika Rwanda Connect Communities
    on June 26, 2026

    [New Times] Communities in Ndera and Gasogi, Gasabo District, who for years struggled with dangerous floods and long detours to access essential services, now have safer and easier movement following the construction of a 75-metre Kira trail bridge.

  • Recovered Drug Addicts Urge Society to Intensify Fight Against Substance Abuse
    on June 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Arhsha -- YOUNG people who have recovered from drug addiction have expressed deep regret over their involvement in drug use, saying it destroyed their dignity, reputation and life ambitions.

  • Tanzania Confirms the Nyerere Memorial Hospital to Start Operations in February 2027
    on June 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE construction of the Nyerere Memorial Referral Hospital in Mara region is expected to be completed in February 2027, a move that will increase the capacity of health services for the people of Musoma Urban and surrounding areas, the Tanzanian government confirmed..

  • Temeke DC Calls for Joint Action Against Counterfeit Goods
    on 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 Success
    on 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 Division
    on 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 Wealth
    on 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 Advocacy
    on 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 Africa
    on 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 Recovery
    on 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 Dar
    on 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 Resilience
    on 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.

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