Tanzania

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- MINISTER for Finance and Planning, Dr Juma Akili, has unveiled an ambitious budget framework projecting government revenue of 8.05tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, representing a 23 per cent increase from the 6.53tri/- estimated for the current fiscal year.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has intensified efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit seeds in the country through the use of digital verification systems, regular inspections and farmer education programmes, measures that have contributed to a significant decline in reported cases from 325 in 2014/15 to just 10 in 2023/24.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has assured farmers nationwide over the availability of fertiliser to meet their demand in the coming 2026/2027 farming season.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has said it is committed to ensuring that all residents of Dodoma Region have access to clean and safe water by 2030, as part of efforts to implement its election manifesto and improve citizens' welfare.

[Daily News] Arusha -- COMMISSIONER General of the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), Mr Aretas Lyimo has called on young people to become ambassadors in the fight against drug abuse by educating their communities and actively participating in efforts to prevent the use and trafficking of illicit drugs.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government has reaffirmed the importance of effective management of industrial and household chemicals to safeguard public health and protect the environment from the misuse of hazardous substances.

[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE fisheries sector remains one of the key pillars of Tanzania's economy, contributing significantly to employment, food security, trade and foreign exchange earnings.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT of the Tanzania Teachers' Union (TTU) Suleiman Ikomba was yesterday arraigned before the Resident Magistrate's Court in Dodoma, charged with 14 offences, including economic sabotage, leading a criminal syndicate, money laundering and obtaining money by false pretences.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SINGAPORE President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived in the country yesterday for a State Visit starting today where he will today be officially received at State House in Dar es Salaam by his host, President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar government has announced plans to facilitate the creation of 70,000 decent jobs for youths and economically empower 28,339 citizens through soft loans worth 47.3bn/- in the 2026/2027 financial year.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SINGAPORE President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will today open a high-profile public lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), marking a key highlight of the 11th Research and Innovation Week (RIW), which brings together academia, government, industry and international partners to advance Tanzania's innovation agenda.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament have called on the government to increase funding for the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) in their constituencies, citing deteriorating road conditions, expanding economic activities and rising demand for infrastructure services.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- DEPUTY Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Hamad Chande, has affirmed that the government recognises the Tanzania Association of Porters (TAP) and has been working closely with it on various porter-related activities.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE National Uhuru Torch Race leader for 2026, Mr Wazo Mwang'onda has urged young people to make productive use of the 10 per cent loans provided by local government authorities, saying the funds are crucial for building sustainable livelihoods and strengthening the national economy.

[Daily News] Minsk -- TANZANIA and Belarus have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the agricultural sector, focusing on value addition, modern farming technologies and increased private sector participation to boost productivity and trade.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Traditional and Alternative Medicine Council in Tanzania has moved to crack down on illegal medical practices, banning traders from converting food supplement shops into unlicensed clinics.

[Daily News] Iringa -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed leaders across the country to educate citizens on the importance of formalising land transactions through written agreements, instead of relying solely on trust.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to Russia has reinforced an important reality of modern diplomacy: International relations can no longer be measured solely by political ties, but by the economic opportunities they create for ordinary citizens.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has said its immediate priority is to ensure health services provided across the country are of high quality and responsive to citizens' needs, following notable progress in expanding access to care.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Embassy of Finland in Tanzania, in partnership with UNDP Tanzania through the FUNGUO Innovation Programme on Friday convened Finnish Forest Day 2026 under the theme "Doing Business with Finland."

[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE mining sector has achieved a milestone once considered highly ambitious, contributing 10.1 per cent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 and surpassing the Vision 2025 target a year ahead of schedule.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania looks toward its Vision 2050 ambitions, three themes have emerged at the centre of the country's economic discourse: economic diplomacy, publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) and the aspiration to build a 1 trillion US dollar economy.

[Daily News] Tanzania -- TANZANIA is seeking to attract at least one per cent of Russia's 13.4 million outbound travellers as it steps up efforts to diversify tourism source markets and tap into one of the world's highest-spending visitor segments.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE recent article titled "The Moscow Miscalculation: Samia's Russia Trip Is a Geopolitical Blunder Tanzania Cannot Afford" offers a strongly critical view of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's historic visit to Russia.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN a move aimed at boosting compliance while easing the burden on businesses, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has launched a nationwide amnesty programme granting employers, a chance to clear contribution arrears and enjoy penalties waivers of up to 100 percent.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TWO high-profile economic sabotage cases involving senior officials of the Tanzania Teachers' Union (TTU) and the Mechanical and Electrical Services Agency (TEMESA) are scheduled for mention today at the Resident Magistrate's Court in Dodoma.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Education is often described as the foundation of opportunity, yet for thousands of children, the ability to benefit fully from education depends on something that happens long before academic performance is measured in the classroom.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister of State, President's Office, Public Service and Good Governance, Ridhiwan Kikwete, has called upon law students and legal professionals to embrace adaptability, innovation and global competitiveness as the legal profession continues to evolve in response to rapid social, economic and technological changes.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AZANIA Bank Plc has approved a dividend payout of 18.36bn/- during the Bank's 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dar es Salaam, over the weekend.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE battle for continental qualification in the Mainland Premier League has entered a decisive stage, with several clubs still in contention for the top four positions with five matches remaining.