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

  • Brela Urges Military Institutions to Protect Innovations
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Morogoro -- THE Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) has urged military and security institutions to register and legally protect their innovations to establish ownership, prevent unauthorised use and enhance the value of their products and services.

  • Ulega Calls for Measures to Decongest Prisons
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- Minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs Abdallah Ulega has directed prosecutors to expedite case reviews, reduce delays and ensure suspects who qualify are granted bail in accordance with the law to ease congestion in prisons and remand facilities.

  • Govt Calls Tanzanians to Support Local Industries
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- The Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports, Paul Makonda, has urged Tanzanians to support local investors by purchasing and valuing locally manufactured goods, saying the move is vital to economic growth, industrial development and job creation.

  • Korea-Trained Tanzanians Urged to Drive Sustainable Development
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- KOREA-TRAINED Tanzanian professionals have been urged to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through development cooperation programmes to improve healthcare, strengthen institutions and enhance community livelihoods.

  • The Uhuru Torch Must Keep Its Unifying Flame
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- The Uhuru Torch is one of the most revered national symbols of Tanzania. It is much more than just a historical artifact as it represents freedom, enlightenment, unity, hope and peace.

  • Mwanza RC Urges Institutions to Improve Access to Information
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- Mwanza Regional Commissioner Salum Hamdun has urged public institutions to improve access to information and strengthen cooperation with the media to promote investment, stimulate economic activity and accelerate national development.

  • Technology, Good Governance Key to Stronger Saccos in Africa
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] AS financial services increasingly move towards digital platforms, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) across Africa face growing pressure to modernise their operations, strengthen accountability and develop services that respond to the needs of a younger generation.

  • Nyerere's Legacy Lives On As Tz Unleashes DIRA 2050
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- Tanzania's ambition to build a one trillion US dollar- economy by 2050 rests on a fundamental requirement: the ability to generate reliable energy to power industries, expand production and improve the livelihoods of its people.

  • Twiga Model Endures As North Mara Licence Renewed for 15 Years
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Mara -- For the people of Tarime, the renewal of Barrick's mining licences for another 15 years is more than an extension of a commercial arrangement. It offers a test of whether a mining model built on government participation, community investment and shared economic interests can sustain a more constructive relationship between a major gold […]

  • Govt Backs Date Palm Research
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanga -- The government has pledged full support for research into date palm cultivation in Tanzania, in a move aimed at reducing reliance on imports and creating new income opportunities for farmers in droughtprone regions.

  • C-CEOs Forum Key Takeaways Expose the Real Test of Implementing DIRA 2050
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- Tanzania's ambition to build a one trillion dollar- economy by 2050 will depend partly on how effectively public institutions translate national priorities into results.

  • Barker Lauds Simba's Firepower
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Simba Head Coach Steve Barker has lauded his side's attacking sharpness after they thrashed Mashujaa 6-1 in a Mainland Premier League match at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday.

  • VP Orders Fast-Tracking of Youth Employment Integration
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Sumbawanga -- Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi has directed ministries and public institutions to accelerate the integration of youth employment systems, to enable young Tanzanians to access jobs, internships, tenders and other economic opportunities through a single platform.

  • Makonda Orders Speed-Up Malya College Expansion Project
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Paul Makonda has ordered contractors to accelerate construction of new infrastructure projects worth 32bn/- at Malya Sports College in Kwimba District. He has set an April deadline for completion.

  • Government Pushes 37.55bn/ - Water Project in Mwanza
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- The government-funded 37.55bn/- piped water project linking Ukiliguru, Kolomije and Usagara to Sumve in Misungwi District has reached 46 per cent completion and is expected to improve access to clean and safe water for more than 85,468 people in Mwanza Region.

  • Unesco Boosts Learning With 4,000 Books
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UNESCO has donated 4,000 supplementary books on health and well-being to the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), seeking to strengthen primary school pupils' knowledge and provided a computer server to enhance online teacher training.

  • Samia Calls for Unity, Solidarity
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged Tanzanians to preserve and pass on the values of peace, unity and solidarity championed by the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, to future generations.

  • Myths About Moisturizing Oily Skin
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Are you tired of dealing with oily skin that seems impossible to moisturize without making it look greasy? In this post, we're going to debunk 5 common myths about moisturizing oily skin and show you the importance of using the right products.

  • Govt Orders Crackdown On Book Piracy
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The government has given public institutions two weeks to agree on concrete measures to combat book piracy and protect the intellectual property rights of writers and publishers, warning that it will not tolerate practices undermining the country's book industry.

  • New Platform Targets Tourism Jobs, Revenue
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- Zanzibar is looking to expand employment opportunities, promote local businesses and increase government revenue through digital technology following the launch of, a platform designed to connect tourists with a wide range of tourism services.

  • Tanzania Orders Vaccination of All Livestock As Identification Campaign Rages On Countrywide
    on October 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has ordered compulsory vaccination of all livestock in Tanzania, warning against excuses and obstruction as it prepares to enter the second year of the national livestock vaccination and identification campaign.

  • The Urgent Fight Against Intimate Partner Violence
    on October 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE reported killing of Shukrani Ridhiki, 30, in Dodoma has once again raised painful questions about women's safety within intimate relationships and the meaning of love when a relationship becomes a source of fear.

  • Fisheries Sector Targets Commercial Growth
    on October 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Rukwa -- TANZANIA'S fisheries sector is targeting greater commercial investment through value addition, expanded market access and increased private sector participation under the Fish4ACP initiative, in a drive to boost incomes, strengthen fisheries businesses and ensure the sustainable use of aquatic resources.

  • Tanzania Calls On EAC Bloc to Bolster Postal System, Economic Ties Through E-Commerce
    on October 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- THE Deputy Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Dr Switbert Mkama, has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to strengthen digital systems, transport infrastructure and regional cooperation to facilitate e-commerce and improve the efficiency of postal services across the region.

  • Call for Tanzanians to Preserve Mwl Nyerere Legacy Through Peace, Solidarity
    on October 14, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan, has urged Tanzanians to continue preserving and passing on to future generations the values of peace, unity and solidarity established by the Father of the Nation, the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere.

  • Nyerere's Healthcare Vision Endures Amid Service Expansion
    on October 14, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN Tanzania gained independence in 1961, access to healthcare remained a major challenge, particularly for rural communities where medical facilities were scarce and distances to essential services were often considerable.

  • Dr Mwinyi Lauds Zanzibar's Partnership With Real Madrid in Advancing Isles' Football
    on October 14, 2026

    [Daily News] Madrid -- THE Zanzibar President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has said the partnership between the Real Madrid Foundation and Unicorn Zanzibar Sports Limited will create opportunities for young people in Zanzibar to develop their football talents, build discipline and strengthen their values through training […]

  • Why Z'bar's History Cannot Be Told Without Tanzania's Founding Father
    on October 14, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- AS Tanzania marks the anniversary of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere's death today, October 14, voices from Zanzibar reflect on his enduring legacy and influence on the Union, the 1964 Zanzibar Revolution and the formation of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).

  • Nyerere Remembered As a Devoted Family Man
    on October 14, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania today marks 27 years since the death of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, it is important to remember that, beyond being the country's founding father, he was also a husband and father whose family life was shaped by his commitment to national leadership.

  • Fight Against Development Enemies - Tanzania Makes Headway
    on October 14, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has made significant progress in tackling the three enemies of development identified by the founding father, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, according to analysts.

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