Tanzania

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East African Court of Justice has temporarily stopped Tanzania from collecting an excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches, in a case that raises fresh questions over trade rules within the East African Community.

[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA has urged African countries to harness their abundant natural resources to build a strong and resilient continental economy, while advocating for global multilateralism that upholds mutual partnerships and sovereign equality.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- MINISTER for Labour and Investment, Mr Sharif Ali Sharif has urged Zanzibar youth to improve their skills and stop being selective about jobs in order to benefit from growing employment opportunities created through investment projects.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- STRONG collaboration between the government and development partners has significantly empowered farmers, particularly those in rural areas, to adopt productive irrigation farming systems, the Resident Director of Cultiv Aid Tanzania, Eldad Barbar, has said.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has warned against illegal occupation of public spaces, particularly open areas, as it tightens enforcement of land-use regulations nationwide.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FARMERS in major food producing regions are set to benefit from subsidised farming equipment and modern storage technologies following a new partnership between Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank) and AGRA aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening national food security.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament have welcomed government's plans to undertake a major transformation of the health sector through the construction of a new Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), describing it as a long-overdue and strategic investment to improve healthcare services in the country.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister of State in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yusuf Masauni, has announced that the 2026 World Environment Day celebrations will be accompanied by a series of national events aimed at raising awareness on environmental conservation, addressing climate change, and bringing together […]

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Chairperson of the National Road Safety Council and Deputy Minister for Home Affairs, Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud, has appointed chairpersons, members and secretaries of Road Safety Committees across all 31 police regions in the country as part of efforts to strengthen road safety management and reduce preventable accidents.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government plans to continue renovating the country's oldest hospitals so that they can continue to provide health services that are in line with current health care needs and standards.

[Daily News] Vietnam -- Across the green, sunlit villages of rural Tanzania, a persistent and complex challenge continues to affect the health and well-being of communities. Despite notable progress in recent years, malnutrition remains widespread, particularly among women of reproductive age and young children.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, said 12 wells have been drilled at the Songo Songo natural gas block where the Tanzanian government, through the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, has managed to drilled nine wells, and Pan African Energy Tanzania has drilled three

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, said his government intends to provide new employment permits in the new financial year for the health sector and other cadres to reduce the shortage of nurses and doctors in the country.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE country's inflation rate rose to 4.0 per cent in April 2026, up from 3.2 per cent recorded in March, but remains within the government's target range, indicating continued price stability despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MORE than 90 golfers teed off at the Mother's Day Golf Tournament held over the weekend at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club (DGC), with players battling rainy conditions in a competition staged to honour mothers and promote women's participation in golf.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR has recorded a total of 2,532 autism cases, including 1,290 males and 1,242 females, the House of Representatives has been told.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- PEOPLE living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) have been urged to ensure regular medical care to reduce complications and improve survival chances.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government is in the final stages of installing a modern environmental pollution monitoring system known as the Tanzania Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (TOCEMS).

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THOUSANDS of public servants across the country could soon benefit from improved housing as the government rolls out a long term construction plan aimed at reducing the existing housing shortage.

[Daily News] Kiambu -- TANZANIAN golfers produced impressive performances at the 2026 Ladies Amateur Strokeplay Championship held at Limuru Country Club in Kenya, with Arusha Gymkhana Club's (AGC) Neema Olomi emerging as the country's top performer after three days of intense competition.

[Daily News] Algiers -- DEPUTY Minister in the President's Office for Planning and Investment, Dr Pius Chaya, said that Tanzania is among the best investment destinations in Africa due to its strategic location connecting East, Central, and Southern African markets through the Indian Ocean.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has emphasised the importance of expanding access to formal financial services for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), citing the sector's significant contribution to employment creation and economic growth.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government is planning a major transformation of the health sector through the construction of a new Muhimbili National Hospital worth 1.2tri/-, designed to deliver specialist and super-specialist healthcare services in line with international standards.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- CCM National Vice-Chairman (Zanzibar), who is also the President of Zanzibar Dr Hussein Mwinyi has said he will ensure that all investment-worthy party assets are identified and leased to investors capable of implementing high-impact economic projects.

[Daily News] DODOMA -- MINISTER for Health, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa has tabled a 1.8tri/- budget estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year, outlining 11 key priority areas, including strengthening the healthcare financing system through the implementation of the Universal Health Insurance Act.

[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 -- 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.