Tanzania

[Leadership] The Return of Arinzo, produced by prominent Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, which is screening in different countries, will finally get to the nation of Tanzania, says the queen mother, Iyabo

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has warned that individuals and groups using social media and other platforms to spread false information, insults and incitement threatening national peace will face legal action as authorities intensify efforts to safeguard security.

[CAF] The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has been confirmed after a dramatic day of quarter-final action on Sunday.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has revoked the licences of three labour recruitment agents accused of exploiting Tanzanian youths seeking jobs abroad, as authorities intensify efforts to protect workers and restore confidence in overseas employment programmes.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecast a prolonged cold season between June and August 2026, characterised by low temperatures, strong winds in some areas and occasional offseason rainfall.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has started replacing aging electricity poles with stronger concrete and steel structures in an effort to reduce recurring power disruptions caused by collapsing poles in several parts of the country.

[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA is mulling the recycling of all solid and liquid waste as part of the country's latest efforts to address the effects of climate change and create employment opportunities in the process.

[Daily News] Morogoro -- COAST Regional Commissioner, Abubakar Kunenge has urged agricultural stakeholders to utilise the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to expand vegetable farming along the railway corridor.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- OVER the past decade, Tanzania has achieved remarkable progress in expanding mobile network coverage. Today, more than 95% of the population can access a mobile signal as a foundation for digital transformation. But connectivity alone does not guarantee inclusion: nearly two-thirds of Tanzanians still lack smartphones, the […]

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs Juma Zuberi Homera is set to officiate the much-anticipated Wakili Marathon 2026 scheduled at Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma on May 31.

[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) has directed the contractor implementing the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Hale Hydropower Plant to complete the project by July 30 this year.

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic falsely attributed to Tanzania's state broadcaster TBC claims 10,518 people died in violence linked to the 2025 general election. Official findings put the death toll at 518 deaths.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Fire and Rescue Force has managed to extinguish fires and carried out rescue operations in 4,436 incidents across the country by April 2026, saving a total of 1,713 injured people.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- YOUNG people remain one of the most powerful forces in shaping the future of any nation, carrying both the responsibility to preserve peace and the ability to influence the direction society takes.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- A total of 64 foreigners have been granted Tanzanian citizenship between July 2025 and April 2026.

[Daily News] THE government has identified three priority areas aimed at accelerating implementation of stalled and ongoing development projects over the next five years, in line with the rollout of the new Tanzania Development Vision 2050.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE 29th Annual Research Workshop (ARW) is set to open today in Zanzibar, bringing together policymakers, researchers, development partners and private sector stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for harnessing the blue economy as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development in Tanzania.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- HEALTH experts at Bugando Zonal Referral Hospital in Mwanza have urged people experiencing symptoms commonly associated with tuberculosis (TB) to undergo comprehensive medical examinations to establish the correct diagnosis before starting treatment.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has been advised to establish a special fuel price stabilisation fund to help cushion the country against fluctuations in global oil prices and protect consumers during emergencies caused by various factors.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ON May 18th, this year, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, received the outgoing World Bank Country Director, Mr Nathan Belete, at State House in Dar es Salaam, where he paid a farewell call on the president and introduced his successor, Mr Firas Raad.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on partner states to heighten surveillance, strengthen emergency preparedness and intensify crossborder coordination following confirmation of a new outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[Daily News] Iringa -- DEPUTY Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile has thanked the government for delivering major infrastructure development in the Iringa Region, particularly the rehabilitation of the historic Nduli Airport, where more than 60bn/- have been invested.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has issued a clarification regarding complaints submitted to the Prime Minister on Saturday by Odilo Boniface Ngamilaga, concerning allegations that TRA burned a motor vehicle with registration number T548 AYD, a Toyota Hilux Surf 4 Runner Sports.

[Premium Times] Don Jazzy has opened up about his evolving love life, joking that his search for a life partner may now extend beyond Nigeria.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Residents and transport operators of Mbezi and surrounding areas will now have ease access to fuel following the launch of Evosha Energies Fuel Station, a move aimed at addressing the growing demand for fuel services in the area.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WANANCHI in remote and underserved areas will now access specialised surgical services closer to their communities following the launch of the country's first mobile surgical theatre by the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).

[Daily News] THE government has intensified efforts to review the Education Act in line with the newly launched Education Policy, with the process expected to shape the future direction of the country's education sector up to 2028.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- KIOO Limited has cautioned that Kenya's proposed 35 per cent excise duty on glass bottles imported from East African Community member states threatens its export business and could disrupt regional trade and manufacturing supply chains.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has designated a senior Tanzanian police official over gross human rights violations linked to the detention, torture, and sexual assault of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist and activist Agather Atuhaire during their visit to Dar es Salaam last year.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament have urged the government to protect Road Fund revenues and ensure contractors are paid on time, warning that delays could slow infrastructure projects and weaken economic growth.