Tanzania

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) has directed its regional managers in all 26 regions to immediately inspect roads, bridges, culverts and other vulnerable infrastructure as part of preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE ocean looks calm from the surface, but 12 metres below the turquoise waters of Mnemba Island, Atuwa Omar is rebuilding a world few people ever see.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- ARTISANAL and smallscale miners have been urged to obtain permits that allow them to buy and transport explosives directly, a move aimed at cutting costs and reducing reliance on middlemen.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- DEPUTY Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Engineer Maryprisca Mahundi, has urged women in the Tanzania Prisons Service to strengthen their education and skills to qualify for leadership and professional opportunities in the force.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing shift from raw agricultural exports to processed and value-added products could significantly increase foreign exchange earnings and create more jobs, according to the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade).

[Daily News] Iringa -- IRINGA Regional Commissioner, Mr Kheri James has urged young people to use social media responsibly and exploit technology to create economic opportunities, build their skills and promote moral values in society.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAIFA Stars Head Coach, Miguel Gamondi, has called for stronger cooperation between the national team and domestic clubs to improve player development and Tanzanian football.

[Daily News] Tabora -- Yas Tanzania has donated maternity supplies and medical equipment to Kaliua District Hospital in Tabora Region as part of its ongoing Tumaini Campaign to support maternal and child healthcare services.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy in Tanzania, Maximilian Müller, has called on the government to create a conducive investment environment that will attract international investors and strengthen their confidence to establish businesses in Zanzibar.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- From 5 to 9 October 2026, Tanzania will welcome parliamentarians from around the world for the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Hosted by the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), the gathering will mark an important first for the country.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Government, in collaboration with Heifer International Tanzania and other stakeholders, has launched the Tanzania Climate-Smart Dairy Prize Competition 2026 -2028 project aimed at increasing milk production, market access and income for livestock keepers in Tanzania.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, has urged African countries to take greater ownership of their health systems and move from conference commitments to concrete action in financing and strengthening primary healthcare.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR recorded an 18 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in August, welcoming 124,481 visitors as Europe maintained its position as the island's largest source market.

[New Times] Military commanders from Rwanda and Tanzania met in Nyagatare District on Wednesday, September 9, to discuss shared security concerns and strengthen cooperation along the two countries' common border.

[Daily News] Geita -- THE Geita Regional Immigration Office has arrested 41 illegal immigrants during an operation conducted in various parts of the region.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Tanzanian government has ordered an immediate inspection of all roads and bridges across the country as preparations for the heavy El Niño rains expected in the coming period.

[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- The 2026 Sterling Invitational Golf Championship brought together 36 female golfers from Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda for a 54-hole competition over the weekend at Kilimanjaro Wildlife Golf Club in Arusha, while 27 senior golfers battled for honours in their respective categories.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Simba Head Coach Steve Barker wants more resilience from his side when they face Mighty Wanderers in Sunday's CAF Champions League return leg at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, despite taking a valuable 1-0 lead from the first meeting in Lilongwe.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TheE Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has urged women across Tanzania to develop a culture of undergoing regular health check-ups, particularly screening for cervical and breast cancer, at least once a year to enable early detection and timely treatment.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA) is moving to expand livestock vaccine production and improve distribution as rising demand, particularly for Newcastle disease vaccines, creates new pressure for more accessible disease-prevention solutions for farmers.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania is looking to South Korea for more than technology. It is seeking lessons on how research, innovation and industrial capability can be transformed into businesses, jobs and globally competitive products.

[CAF] Tanzania were beaten 5-1 by England in Bielsko-Bial̸a on Tuesday in their opening Group B match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026, although the East Africans showed resilience after a difficult first half.

[CAF] Tanzania and Uganda came out top as the CAF Africa Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers came to conclusion on Saturday in Kigali, Rwanda.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A total of 1,168,649 candidates have registered to sit for Tanzania's Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in 20,019 schools across the country, with girls accounting for a larger share of candidates than boys.

[Daily News] Algiers -- TANZANIA and Algeria have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including investment, technology transfer and the exchange of advanced expertise in drug production.

[Nyasa Times] The 3rd Malawi-Tanzania Investment and Trade Forum has opened in Dar es Salaam, bringing together businesses, investors and government institutions from both countries from 7 to 9 September to explore opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation.

[Daily News] Moshi -- TANZANIA Coffee Board (TCB) is pushing coffee farmers and industry players to turn waste and by-products into commercial products as the government seeks to deepen value addition and raise earnings across the coffee value chain.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan was buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday, hours after his death, as political and religious leaders from across Tanzania joined President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her family to mourn his passing.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment in Zanzibar.