Tanzania

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania seeks deeper pools of long-term capital to finance economic growth, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) is strengthening its role as a financing platform for the economy, with record trading activity, expanding domestic investor participation and rising demand for investment products reshaping the market.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE success of the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) is strengthening Tanzania's ambition to become East Africa's leading trade and investment hub. Rising exports, stronger business activity and investor confidence are reinforcing that momentum.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE public display and distribution of large quantities of banknotes at a private celebration in Katoro, Geita, has evolved beyond a local controversy into a broader debate over currency management, tax compliance, financial transparency and the country's investment climate.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has called for increased investment in agriculture, saying the sector is key to driving economic growth and improving livelihoods as it remains the country's largest employer.

[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Tanzanians have been encouraged to support the government's Vision 2050 development agenda by acquiring practical skills that will enhance their contribution to economic growth while addressing unemployment challenges.

[Daily News] Busan -- THE Tanzanian government has commended the UNESCO World Heritage Centre for its continued technical and financial support in strengthening the conservation and management of World Heritage sites in Tanzania, across Africa, and globally.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation among African countries to ensure the safe use of nuclear technology, particularly in non-medical applications, in order to enhance the contribution of the technology to social and economic development.

[Daily News] Kigoma -- THE Minister for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa, has said that the Sixth Phase Government is continuing to make significant investments in the transport sector with the aim of transforming Kigoma into a major transportation and trade hub linking Tanzania with East and Central African countries.

[Daily News] Kigoma -- THE Minister for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa, said the construction of four cargo vessels for Lake Tanganyika is part of the government's strategy to strengthen maritime transport and capitalize on trade opportunities with neighboring countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Deputy Minister for Works, Godfrey Kasekenya, has directed the Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics Services Agency (TEMESA) to strengthen accountability, diligence and teamwork in the execution of its responsibilities to drive positive institutional transformation and improve public service delivery.

[Daily News] Kigoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that peace and security are the fundamental pillars of national development, emphasizing that the success of major development projects depends on a stable, peaceful, and united society.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ANALYSTS are optimistic that Tanzania will boost agricultural productivity and strengthen its role as a regional logistics hub after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's state visit deepened cooperation in irrigation, trade and infrastructure.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA Cricket Association has announced a 14-player squad for the Capricorn Eagles T20I Series in Windhoek, Namibia, with captain Neema Justine Pius leading the national women's side in the tournament scheduled to run from tomorrow to Thursday.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DEPUTY Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports, Hamisi Mwinjuma (pictured), has called on leaders across the nation to organise grassroots football tournaments, saying they are essential for identifying talent and creating opportunities for young players.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Tanzania Chess Association (TACA) will distribute chessboards to five schools in every region as part of a nationwide initiative to expand the game and identify young talent.

[Daily News] Kigoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is today expected to lay the foundation stone for the construction of the Tabora-Kigoma Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a multi-billion-dollar project that residents say will open a new chapter of economic growth by improving transport, trade and investment.

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[Daily News] New York -- THE Tanzanian government has identified three key priorities that will guide the accelerated implementation of the New Urban Agenda through 2036.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in energy, transport, healthcare, science and technology following high-level talks held at the State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- EGYPTIAN President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has pledged to accelerate the implementation of a series of joint economic projects with Tanzania as the two countries seek to deepen trade, investment and regional connectivity.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Hussein Mwinyi has appointed three High Court judges and made key appointments to senior government positions as part of efforts to strengthen governance and public administration.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- ACCESS to clean and safe water in rural areas has increased from 64 per cent to 85.2 per cent under the first phase of the Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (SRWSSP), benefiting more than 10.2 million Tanzanians, the government has said.

[Daily News] Salima -- THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have been urged to strengthen purposeful unity in addressing emerging global challenges that could have far-reaching impacts on regional security and economic stability if not properly managed.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- T9 Media and Communications Company has urged Tanzanian businesses to begin preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the tournament as a major economic opportunity expected to boost trade, investment and employment.

[Daily News] N'djamena -- TANZANIA has set a target to ensure every village in the country has access to basic clean and safe water services by 2031, with the government turning to strategic investments, digital innovation and private sector partnerships to transform the water sector.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WORLD Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, has warned that without peace and security, essential healthcare services, including medicines, vaccines and health workers, cannot effectively reach communities in need.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A recent social media debate on marriage roles has reignited conversations across the country about whether couples can successfully balance household responsibilities with careers and personal ambitions.

[Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to promote clean transport through tax and legislative reforms designed to accelerate the adoption of electric and gas-powered vehicles, Speaker of the National Assembly, Mussa Zungu, has said.

[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE government has pledged to replicate successful Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems developed under the WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Programme nationwide, saying the initiative has established a strong foundation for sustainable and climate resilient service delivery.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal plastic bag manufacturing factory in Chanika, Dar es Salaam, after it was found producing banned plastic carrier bags in violation of the country's environmental laws.