Tanzania

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S Development Vision 2050 and the Long-Term Perspective Plan (2025-2050) have placed environmental conservation and climate resilience among the country's key development pillars, with the goal of positioning the nation among global leaders in environmental stewardship by 2050.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Commissioner General, Mr Yusuph Mwenda, has underscored the importance of continued investment in modern customs systems, anti-smuggling equipment, and cross-border information sharing to enhance interoperability and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement.

[Daily News] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has participated in the Emergency Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Political, Defence and Security Organization of the Southern African Development Community (SADC-MCO), held in Nairobi, Kenya.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- BOOST for local content in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) as new initiative has been launched here in Dodoma to empower Tanzanians to actively participate in large-scale national projects, including oil and gas operations, thereby contributing to the advancement of the country's oil and gas sector and supporting overall […]

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE MINISTER for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, said the Tanzanian government is committed to continuing to improve the health sector in the country through the implementation of various priorities that will increase access to quality services for citizens in both urban and rural areas.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- DEPUTY Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Ms Zainab Katimba, has reaffirmed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's commitment to strengthening Ward Tribunals to enhance community-level dispute resolution and reduce the burden on courts.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has invested approximately 410.75bn/- in the country over the past 10 years, reinforcing the country's efforts to modernise agriculture, strengthen research institutions and empower farmers and youth through innovation-driven development.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA's U-20 women's national team produced a night of pure footballing drama at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar yesterday, overturning a daunting first-leg deficit to dump Cameroon out of the qualifiers and punch their ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the sports sector through increased funding, infrastructure investment and stronger coordination across ministries as Tanzania prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS of May 1, 2026, the economic corridor between Africa and Asia has widened into a major highway of opportunity. China's decision to grant zero-tariff access to goods from 53 African nations, including Tanzania, marks a defining moment in South-South cooperation.

[Daily News] Moshi -- THE government has reiterated strong collaboration with the Tanzania Midwives Association (TAMA) to ensure midwives continue working in a conducive environment that enables them to effectively carry out their duties.

[Daily News] Djibouti -- THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, represented Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the inauguration ceremony of Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, held at the Djibouti International Conference Centre in Djibouti City.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- YOUNG Africans SC have dismissed Head Coach Pedro Gonçalves despite the club leading the Mainland Premier League unbeaten, with the decision driven by concerns over tactical direction, performance trends and the team's longterm competitiveness.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR is accelerating its push towards a digital economy, with President Hussein Mwinyi directing faster development of government digital systems. Dr Mwinyi also warned against inefficiencies that could undermine service delivery and stall economic reforms.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE National Assembly has unanimously approved a 1.12tri/- budget allocation for the Ministry of Water for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government pledging to address concerns raised by Members of Parliament through alternative financing mechanisms and accelerated project implementation.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE High Court Commercial Division in Dar es Salaam has dismissed an application by Standard Chartered Bank seeking an extension of time to pursue its appeal challenging the High Court decision issued on August 26, 2020, in favour of Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL), which blocked enforcement of a UK judgment.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has requested Parliament's approval of a total budget of 2.394tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, as his ministry seeks to implement five key priorities aligned with ongoing reforms in the education sector.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has raised concern over remarks made during the Tanzania-Kenya Business Summit held in Dar es Salaam on May 4, 2026, warning that they may signal coordinated cross-border enforcement actions targeting civic actors across the East African Community.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government has approved the promotion of 219,042 public servants for the 2025/2026 financial year, in a move aimed at improving morale and efficiency in the public service.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOLLOWING the violence that erupted during and after Tanzania's October 2025 General Election, the country found itself facing a difficult period that required more than conventional political or security responses.

[Daily News] Kagera -- THE Immigration Department in Kagera Region has intensified border surveillance, resulting in the apprehension of over 6,000 illegal immigrants for entering and residing in the country without valid residence permits.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS fuel prices continue to skyrocket, the government has stepped in by introducing a subsidy of 259/- per litre on diesel, recognising its critical role in economic and social activities.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- OVER 170,000 children are expected to be reached by the Polio vaccination exercise in Ilemela Municipal Council in Mwanza Region.

[Daily News] Nyanzaga to start gold production in first quarter of 2027

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) revitalisation project is expected to boost cargo transport, including perishable agricultural produce from the Southern Highlands.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- RESIDENTS in the Southern Highlands are continuing to access specialised treatment services for diseases such as heart complications, cancer, lung diseases, kidney and liver conditions through regional and zonal referral hospitals, the National Assembly heard in Dodoma yesterday.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar Government has revised its 2025/2026 budget allocations following the expansion of ministries and institutions under the Eighth Government.

[Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA has taken centre stage in the global luxury gemstone market after Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy showcased a rare tanzanite necklace valued at over 15m US dollars (about 39bn/-) at the Met Gala 2026.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a stern warning to newly sworn-in leaders, stressing that leadership positions are a trust and not an opportunity for self-glorification or superiority.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stated that the appointment of Dr Eveline Munisi as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations) was based on her competence, professionalism, and commitment to building Tanzania beyond ideological divisions.