Tanzania

Area Total 947,300 sq km
Climate varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands
Natural Resources hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel
Imports India 16.5%, China 15.8%, UAE 9.2%, Saudi Arabia 7.9%, South Africa 5.1%, Japan 4.9%, Switzerland 4.4% (2017) – consumer goods, machinery and transportation equipment, industrial raw materials, crude oil
Exports India 21.8%, South Africa 17.9%, Kenya 8.8%, Switzerland 6.7%, Belgium 5.9%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.8%, China 4.8% (2017) – gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton
Government presidential republic
Capital Dar es Salaam (administrative capital), Dodoma (legislative capital)
Population 58,552,845 (July 2020 est.)
Ethnicity mainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar – Arab, African, mixed Arab and African
Language Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages

News about Tanzania

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa

  • E-Delivery System Mandatory From July 1
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- THE government has directed all development stakeholders to prepare and register development projects in the electronic e-Delivery system starting July 1 this year as part of efforts to strengthen project management and support implementation of the National Development Vision 2050.

  • TRA Launches Tax Ethics Partnership
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) yesterday launched a partnership with religious leaders aimed at promoting ethics in tax collection and strengthening voluntary tax compliance across the country.

  • The Father Factor in Raising Happy, Confident Children
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR many families, raising children has long been viewed as a mother's responsibility. From preparing meals and helping with schoolwork to providing emotional support and daily care, women often carry the greater share of parenting duties.

  • Lawmakers Seek Reliable Digital Tax Systems
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- LAWMAKERS in the Zanzibar House of Representatives have called for improvements to digital tax collection systems, citing frequent service disruptions that they say inconvenience taxpayers and could affect revenue collection.

  • What Long-Married Couples Want Young People to Know
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- AS economic pressures, changing lifestyles and the influence of social media continue to reshape relationships, many young people are asking the same question, what does it take to build a marriage that lasts?

  • TRA Steps Up Withholding Tax Education
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Kagera -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing extensive education on withholding tax (WHT) to business owners, consultants and other stakeholders to improve compliance and simplify tax administration.

  • Women Gain Wider Access to Capital, Skills
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- LOANS, entrepreneurship training and market-linkage programmes remain central to efforts aimed at strengthening women's economic empowerment and increasing their participation in productive sectors of the economy.

  • Tanzania Targets Africa Pharma Manufacturing Hub Status
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Shanghai -- TANZANIA is accelerating efforts to establish itself as a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Africa as demand for medicines rises and sector reforms deepen.

  • Tanzania Lures Pharma Giants At Shanghai Expo
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Shanghai -- TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to attract global pharmaceutical investors through its participation in the CPHI China 2026 International Pharmaceutical Exhibition in Shanghai.

  • Tanzania Attends the Premiere of Seven Summits, a Special Film On Its Rich Heritage
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Riyadh -- TANZANIAN Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Engineer Zena Ahmed Said, attended the premiere of Seven Summits, a special tourism and environmental documentary organized by the Cinerama Film Club in Riyadh.

  • Tanzania, U.S. Boost Trade, Investment Cooperation
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade, and investment relations after talks between senior officials from both countries.

  • Arusha Parents Demand Action Over Delayed Osunyai Classroom Project
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- EDUCATION is widely regarded as the foundation of national development, the engine that drives economic growth, social transformation and individual opportunity.

  • Kikwete Orders Civil Servants to Fix Service Delivery Gaps
    on June 18, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S push to improve public service delivery has once again come under scrutiny, with concerns that citizens continue to face delays, confusion, and uneven service across government offices.

  • Tanzania Backs Stronger Child Welfare Investment On African Child Day
    on June 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has joined other African countries in marking the Day of the African Child with renewed calls for stronger investment in parenting, clean water, sanitation, and child protection systems to improve children's wellbeing and future opportunities

  • Govt Begins Enforcement of New Pay Rules for Domestic Workers
    on June 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- AUTHORITIES have begun enforcing revised minimum wage rules for domestic workers, requiring employers to comply with new pay scales and provide full statutory benefits under labour laws.

  • Zanzibar to Host Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign Launch
    on June 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to officiate the launch of the second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign come Saturday this week at Dole Kizimbani Grounds.

  • The Missing Hours in Tanzania's Education Story
    on June 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Few national investments shape a country's future more profoundly than education. Tanzania has recognised this reality for decades, expanding access to schooling, investing in classrooms and teachers, and ensuring that millions more children have the opportunity to learn.

  • Critical Care Reforms Cut Hospital Deaths By 31pc
    on June 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has recorded a 31 per cent reduction in inpatient hospital deaths following the rollout of the Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) programme across 79 health facilities in five mainland regions and Zanzibar.

  • Health Workers Equipped to Tackle Potential Ebola Threat in Zanzibar
    on June 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR Ministry of Health, in collaboration with CIHEB Tanzania under the Global Health Security Project, has conducted a specialised training programme for health professionals aimed at enhancing preparedness and response to Ebola.

  • Minister Axes Mwauwasa Top Brass
    on June 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- WATER Minister Jumaa Aweso has suspended the entire management team of the Mwanza Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (MWAUWASA), citing failure to adequately discharge its responsibilities in providing reliable water services to residents of Mwanza City.

  • The Time Is Right For a Stronger U.S.-Tanzania Partnership - Ambassador Kanza
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on June 16, 2026

    [allAfrica] As both Tanzania and the United States, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Donald J. Trump respectively, place greater emphasis on economic diplomacy, and as each country has significant commercial value to offer the other, the time is now to further strengthen bilateral ties that has endured for more than six […]

  • CTI Welcomes 2026/2027 Budget, Flags Tax Risks
    on June 16, 2026

    [Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- THE Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) has backed the 2026/27 national budget, describing it as a step toward improving the business environment.

  • Speaker Orders Tcra, Cmsa to Explain Delays in Enforcing Share-Listing Rules
    on June 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- NATIONAL Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu has directed the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) and the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) to appear before the Parliamentary Budget Committee and explain delays in enforcing legal requirements that could significantly boost government revenue.

  • PM Directs Experts to Accelerates Water Projects
    on June 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Singida -- PRIME Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has directed Ministry of Water officials to ensure effective implementation of government plans aimed at expanding access to clean and safe water, stating that establishment of a national water grid remains a key priority in addressing shortages.

  • Zanzibar Attracts Singapore Investors
    on June 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) has said the visit by investors from Singapore reflects growing international confidence in Zanzibar as an emerging investment hub in East Africa, driven by government efforts to improve the business environment.

  • Mwinyi Pledges Stronger Health Partnerships
    on June 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has said the government will step up coordination and continue working closely with institutions and stakeholders in the health sector to improve the delivery of quality healthcare services to citizens.

  • TZ Eyes Data-Led Mining Growth
    on June 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Aims to end guesswork in small-scale activities

  • Tanzania Clears 370 Hurdles As Private Sector Takes Bigger Role in Economy
    on June 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has eliminated more than 370 regulatory barriers and introduced tax measures aimed at making it easier for businesses to operate, as the government prepares to rely more heavily on the private sector to deliver its Development Vision 2050 targets.

  • Airtel Money Processes $196bn, Expands Inclusion
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- More than 54 million customers across Africa are now using Airtel Money to save, borrow send and receive money, latest sustainability and corporate report, Airtel Africa has unveiled.

  • MSD Ramps Up Readiness for Universal Health Insurance Rollout
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Medical Stores Department (MSD) has assured Parliament that it is fully prepared to meet the rising demand for medicines and medical supplies under the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) programme, as the government moves to expand access to healthcare services nationwide.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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