Tanzania

[allAfrica]

[DW] One year after Tanzania's deadly post-election violence, families are still seeking answers. A government inquiry recorded 518 deaths. DW research has documented apparent use of excessive force by security forces.

[HRW] Families of People Killed, Missing Await Justice

[Daily News] London, UK -- Tanzania's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mbelwa Kairuki has urged the next generation of global leaders to align their academic pursuits directly with the real-world challenges facing their home nations.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S push towards paperless public services is now visible in some of the government's most document-heavy functions; procurement, financial management, recruitment, National Assembly operations, business registration and local revenue collection. The next phase is harder.

[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA and Kenya have agreed to develop a mutual recognition framework for food radioanalysis certification within three months, in a move expected to reduce duplicate testing, lower compliance costs and ease cross-border trade.

[New Era] The "Young Shall Grow Part 10" boxing bonanza, hosted by Kilimanjaro Boxing Academy at Ekuku Park in Oshakati over the weekend, was a success, according to the academy's founder and promoter, Joseph Bernhard.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government recruited 11,198 health workers, including 6,450 nurses, during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, pledging to continue recruitment in 2026/27 to address staffing shortages in health facilities across the country.

[Daily News] Mtwara -- MORE than 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts have been sold in the country so far during the 2026/2027 marketing season, generating more than 300bn/- in revenue.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) will begin enforcing mandatory energy-efficiency standards for electrical appliances in November and December this year, warning traders of legal action for importing or selling products that fail to meet the requirements.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Ngwaru Jumanne Maghembe, has attended celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye in Dar es Salaam.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR First Vice-President Othman Masoud Othman has urged parents, teachers and guardians to combine religious and secular education to raise children who uphold moral values, respect others and contribute to peace and national development.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Vocal Africa has moved to the High Court seeking the production of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya in court following his alleged abduction in Kamulu, Nairobi.

[AI London] Tanzanian authorities have failed to hold anyone accountable for the violence security forces inflicted on protesters, which left hundreds of people dead and thousands of others injured in the wake of the 2025 general election, Amnesty International said on the first anniversary of the crackdown.

[Daily News] Zanzibar has reported a decline in maternal and child deaths in the first nine months of 2026, following intensified reviews of fatalities, improved healthcare interventions and stronger collaboration with health-sector partners.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Tanzanian government has officially launched a public awareness campaign on the Draft Constitution of the East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation, marking an important step towards strengthening public understanding and participation in decisions shaping the future of regional integration.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has purchased equipment 56.2m US dollars to rehabilitate the 188-kilometre metre-gauge railway (MGR) line from Tanga to Ruvu Junction, as part of efforts to improve rail transport and lay the groundwork for extending the line towards the Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions.

[Daily News] Mtwara -- ENERGY Minister Juma Homera has begun an official working tour of Mtwara Region aimed to primarily announce a major natural gas discovery in the region, a development expected to bring significant economic transformation to residents of Mtwara and Lindi, as well as Tanzania as a whole.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ouplesexperiencing repeated miscarriages and unsuccessful fertility treatment have new options as advances in genetic testing enable specialists to assess embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transferring them into the womb.

[Daily News] Namtumbo -- The Minister for Energy, Dr Juma Homera, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Energy Agency (REA) to ensure that the "Washa Umeme Vitongoni" (Electrify Hamlets) campaign is launched in every region of the country to ensure that all hamlets have access to electricity by 2030.

[Daily News] Iowa -- Tanzania has urged African countries to maximise their agricultural potential to end edible oil shortages, saying just five countries can meet the continent's demand through increased domestic production.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzanians must embrace regular medical check-ups and turn out in large numbers for free medical camps organised by volunteers, healthcare professionals, institutions and other stakeholders. Health should never become a concern only when the body sends distress signals. By then, diseases that could have been detected early may […]

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has proudly announced massive decline in poverty level for its citizens countrywide.

[Daily News] TANZANIA has natural resources, business talent and entrepreneurial spirit to strengthen its role in regional and global trade. It boasts commodities with strong international market potential, including coffee from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mbeya region; cashews from Mtwara; cotton from the western regions; fish from Lake Victoria […]

[Daily News] Dodoma -- With turbulence in the energy sector making fuel prices increasingly unpredictable, transparent pricing and effective regulation are essential to protecting consumers and preventing unjustified profits.

[Daily News] London, UK -- Four Tanzanians have been named among the winners of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Award 2026, with one of them invited to attend the award gala at St James's Palace in London, UK.

[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA and Kenya have pledged to eliminate remaining trade barriers and strengthen transparency to boost cross-border trade and enable businesses to benefit more from the East African Community (EAC) Common Market.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Linda Mwananchi movement has condemned the reported abduction of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya in Kamulu, Machakos County, demanding the immediate disclosure of his whereabouts and guarantees for his safety.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has clarified that the Sh730 billion associated with preparations to address the effects of El Niño is not a newly allocated budget, but rather the total estimated resources required by various institutions to implement planned activities during the 2026/2027 financial year within their approved budgets.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SAUTI za Busara has unveiled the artist line-up for its 24th edition, scheduled for March 19-21, 2027, in Stone Town, Zanzibar, with the festival moving from its traditional February dates to accommodate the timing of Ramadan.