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

  • Mwinyi Appoints High Court Judges
    on July 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Hussein Mwinyi has appointed three High Court judges and made key appointments to senior government positions as part of efforts to strengthen governance and public administration.

  • Rural Water Coverage Rises to 85pc
    on July 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- ACCESS to clean and safe water in rural areas has increased from 64 per cent to 85.2 per cent under the first phase of the Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (SRWSSP), benefiting more than 10.2 million Tanzanians, the government has said.

  • Tanzania Urges SADC to Stick On Unity When Tackling Global Challenges
    on July 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Salima -- THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have been urged to strengthen purposeful unity in addressing emerging global challenges that could have far-reaching impacts on regional security and economic stability if not properly managed.

  • Tanzanian Businesses Set Sights On Afcon's Opportunities in Trade, Tourism, Employment
    on July 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- T9 Media and Communications Company has urged Tanzanian businesses to begin preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the tournament as a major economic opportunity expected to boost trade, investment and employment.

  • Tanzania Tables Its Target to Provide Clean Water to All Villages By 2031
    on July 17, 2026

    [Daily News] N'djamena -- TANZANIA has set a target to ensure every village in the country has access to basic clean and safe water services by 2031, with the government turning to strategic investments, digital innovation and private sector partnerships to transform the water sector.

  • WHO Insists Tanzanians to Uphold Peace Since Without It No Essential Healthcare Services Can Reach Communities in Need.
    on July 17, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WORLD Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, has warned that without peace and security, essential healthcare services, including medicines, vaccines and health workers, cannot effectively reach communities in need.

  • Can Marriage and Personal Dreams Grow Together?
    on July 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A recent social media debate on marriage roles has reignited conversations across the country about whether couples can successfully balance household responsibilities with careers and personal ambitions.

  • Tanzania Steps Up Drive for Clean Transport
    on July 16, 2026

    [Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to promote clean transport through tax and legislative reforms designed to accelerate the adoption of electric and gas-powered vehicles, Speaker of the National Assembly, Mussa Zungu, has said.

  • Govt to Replicate Successful Wash System Nationwide
    on July 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Morogoro -- THE government has pledged to replicate successful Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems developed under the WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Programme nationwide, saying the initiative has established a strong foundation for sustainable and climate resilient service delivery.

  • Arusha Residents Get Free Health Checks As Seven-Day Medical Outreach Camp Begins
    on July 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- MINISTER for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports, who is also the Member of Parliament for Arusha Urban, Paul Makonda has announced that financially disadvantaged residents of Arusha City will receive free annual health screenings and medical treatment.

  • Tanzania Intensifies Efforts to Tackle the Burden of Malnutrition, Curb Rising Cases of Obesity
    on July 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has intensified efforts to tackle the growing double burden of malnutrition by addressing undernutrition while curbing rising cases of overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases.

  • Tanzania Orders Immediate Closure of a Factory Producing Banned Plastic Bags
    on July 16, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal plastic bag manufacturing factory in Chanika, Dar es Salaam, after it was found producing banned plastic carrier bags in violation of the country's environmental laws.

  • Diamond Platnumz Posts Mystery Woman As Wife, Zuchu Confirms Divorce
    on July 15, 2026

    [Premium Times] The timing stirred speculation among fans.

  • Tourism Earnings Hit 11.598tri/-
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- TANZANIA'S tourism industry generated a record 4.41 billion US dollars (about 11.598tri/-) in 2025 as higher visitor spending outpaced growth in international arrivals, underscoring the country's success in attracting higher-value tourists.

  • Local Electric Vehicle Revolution Begins With Landmark Manufacturing Investment, Innovation
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has taken a significant step towards building a cleaner, more industrialised and technology-driven economy following the establishment of the country's first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant. The investment has been welcomed by the Government as a milestone that is expected to accelerate industrialisation, […]

  • How SBL Is Investing in Tanzania's Youth to Build a Better Future
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- "THE future belongs to those who prepare for it today." While this saying popularised by Malcom X has endured for generations, its relevance has perhaps never been greater than it is today.

  • Free Health Services Today, Stronger Tanzania Tomorrow
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ONE of the greatest mistakes many people make is believing that feeling healthy means they are healthy. Unfortunately, many dangerous diseases develop quietly, showing no warning signs until they have already caused significant damage.

  • The Future of Investment in Tanzania Begins With Katavi Region Today
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] DID you know that one of Tanzania's most promising investment destinations remains among its least explored?

  • How Xi Jinping's Chinese Dream Stretches Beyond China's Borders
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] China -- WHEN the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, introduced the concept of the Chinese Dream, many observers initially viewed it as a domestic political slogan focused primarily on China's national rejuvenation.

  • Hakielimu Launches Safe Learning Assessment to Strengthen Child Protection
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Education is widely recognized as one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives, reducing poverty and promoting sustainable national development. Beyond equipping children with knowledge and skills, schools are expected to provide an environment where every learner feels safe, respected and supported to reach their full […]

  • How Tanzania's Nickel Strategy Could Transform Global Clean Energy Supply Chains
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- THE global transition toward green energy is triggering a massive shift in Africa's industrial landscape. No longer content with exporting raw, unprocessed commodities, Tanzania is transforming its industrial sector by shifting from raw mineral exports to domestic processing.

  • Africa Urged to Invest in Cancer Experts
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AFRICA has been urged to invest in training and retaining home-grown neuro-oncology specialists to tackle the growing burden of brain and spinal tumours and improve access to quality cancer care across the continent.

  • Tanzania Calls for Stronger Climate Warnings
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA has called for stronger early warning systems and climate services across Eastern Africa, stressing that effective disaster preparedness depends on making climate information available, accessible and applicable to all users.

  • Kiswahili Rising Globally As Africa's Lingua Franca, Connects Millions Across Borders
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Algeria -- The Kiswahili language continues to strengthen its position as one of Africa's most influential means of communication, connecting millions of people across borders while gaining increasing recognition on the global stage.

  • Tanzania's Foreign Policy Has Changed. How It's Being Shaped By Domestic Power Struggles
    on July 15, 2026

    [The Conversation Africa] Tanzania's foreign policy has changed in the past five years. There is a clear break from the mood, tone and actions of President John Magufuli, who ran the country from 2015 until his death in 2021. His rule was marked by challenges to foreign investors, an emphasis on sovereignty, reduction in international engagement and […]

  • Mohammed Dewji's Metl Bets $275m On Tanzania Graphite Boom
    on July 14, 2026

    [Daba Finance] MeTL Group plans to invest $275 million in graphite mining in Tanzania as the company positions itself to supply the growing electric vehicle battery market and expand its industrial business.

  • Zuchu Confirms Split From Diamond Platnumz, Divorce in Process
    on July 14, 2026

    [New Times] Tanzanian singer Zuchu has announced that she and fellow music star and husband Diamond Platnumz have separated and are in the process of divorcing, bringing an end to their six-year relationship.

  • Dubai Deepens Tourism Ties With Tanzania As It Lures More Tanzanian Traders
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DUBAI has announced a move to deepen its tourism and travel trade partnership with Tanzania as it steps up efforts to attract more Tanzanian visitors through closer collaboration with tour operators, travel agents, airlines and the media.

  • Tanzania Sees 85.2 Percent Increase in Access to Clean Water Services Benefiting Its 10.2m Citizens
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Tanzanian government said the implementation of the first phase of the Program 4 Results (P4R) through the Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Scheme (SRWSSP) project in the rural water sector has contributed significantly to increasing access to clean water services from 64 percent to 85.2 percent, with more than […]

  • IMF Approval Is Welcome, but Continued Vigilance Is Vital
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE International Monetary Fund's (IMF) approval of a 443.8 million US dollars (about 1.17tri/-) disbursement to Tanzania is welcome news, providing additional external financing and reaffirming confidence in the country's economic reform programme.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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