Tanzania

[Capital FM] Lamu -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said he will engage Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to establish what led to the relocation of the planned East African oil refinery from Tanzania's Tanga to Lamu, Kenya.

[Daily News] VP tasks SOEs to drive investment, job creation

[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: THE African Development Bank (AfDB) and Exim Bank have signed a US$10 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility, strengthening Exim Bank Tanzania's capacity to facilitate eligible trade finance transactions and support Tanzanian businesses engaged in cross-border trade.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- STAKEHOLDERS working on women's and children's rights have called for continued dialogue on reforms to Tanzania's marriage laws, particularly provisions governing the minimum age of marriage for girls.

[Daily News] President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday appointed 22 new District Commissioners (DCs) and transferred 26 others in changes aimed at improving the efficiency of government operations and following the retirement of some leaders.

[Vanguard] Tanzania has removed Nigerian nationals from its referred visa category, ending the requirement for special clearance before they can obtain visas to enter the country.

[Daily News] Bujumbura -- TANZANIA and Burundi have begun the Seventh Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPC), aimed at reviewing the implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements and developing strategies to strengthen economic and social ties between the two countries.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Traffic Police Unit has announced the launch of a nationwide special operation targeting motorcycle and three-wheeler taxi operators who violate traffic laws and road safety regulations, beginning today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

[Daily News] Mvomero -- THE Tanzanian government has urged residents in flood-prone areas to follow expert advice and remain vigilant as efforts intensify to mitigate the effects of El Niño rains.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE East African Community (EAC) is stepping up efforts to align fiscal and monetary policies as Partner States move towards establishing a single currency by 2031, with stronger budget discipline, harmonised tax systems and closer economic coordination emerging as critical requirements for the planned monetary union.

[Daily News] Doha -- TANZANIA is seeking to expand exports to Qatar and use the Gulf nation as a gateway to wider Gulf markets as it steps up efforts to attract investment in value-addition industries.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- ABOUT 8.5 million children in Tanzania are at risk of failing to reach their full developmental potential, with poverty, low education levels, poor housing conditions and limited access to early childhood services remaining major barriers.

[CAF] Guinea-Bissau produced the standout result of Friday's early TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers with a 2-0 away victory over co-hosts Tanzania.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) has handled 29 legal matters from across the continent, delivering six rulings and conducting 14 compliance reviews during its 82nd Ordinary Session, reinforcing member states' accountability under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government is consulting on proposed amendments to selected provisions of the Marriage Act, with the review focusing on education-related sections as part of wider efforts to curb child marriage and protect girls' rights.

[Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA has pledged to deepen its ties with the United States by creating a more conducive environment for American citizens, businesspeople and investors, including maintaining visa-on-arrival access for US nationals.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AFRICA cannot achieve sustainable development while millions of women and children continue to face preventable deaths and unequal access to essential healthcare.

[Daily News] Geita -- TANZANIA'S mineral sales reached 7.78tri/- between January and June this year, equivalent to about 66.5 per cent of the 11.7tri/- recorded during the whole of 2025, signalling strong growth in the mining sector before the year ends.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MINISTER for Information, Culture, Arts, Sports, Paul Makonda, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the nation's preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying key infrastructure projects are on course.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S mining sector has undergone profound transformation, evolving from a struggling industry into the primary engine powering the nation's economic growth, courtesy of strategic reforms unlocking record-breaking investment and revenue.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CASH remains overwhelmingly king across Tanzania's public transport sector, with electronic transactions accounting for only 6.8 per cent of fares collected over the past four years, official data show.

[UN News] Along the coast of Tanzania, in East Africa, the Indian Ocean is pushing saltwater ever farther inland, shrinking coconut harvests, driving fish away and leaving some residents wondering how much longer they can stay.

[Daily News] Serengeti -- SERENGETI Balloon Safaris has become the world's first hot-air balloon company to achieve Certified B Corporation status, giving the Tanzanian tourism operator an internationally recognised benchmark for its environmental, social and governance practices.

[Daily News] Tabora -- RESIDENTS of Nzega Town are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the launch of a 620m/- water treatment expansion project.

[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has distributed a total of 12.17bn/- to beneficiaries of tourism activities, including district councils, Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and villages across the country during the 2025/2026 financial year.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has upgraded power infrastructure and deployed emergency response teams nationwide to minimise the impact of El Niño rains and ensure a safe, reliable electricity supply during the rainy season.

[Daily News] Tabora -- TABORA Regional Police have arrested 119 suspects in a special operation targeting a range of crimes, including theft, murder, wildlife offences, drug trafficking, indecent assault and escaping lawful custody.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- INVESTIGATIONS have been launched into the cause of a fire that broke out at Dodoma's Machinga Complex Market on Sunday night, as officials assess the extent of the damage and traders' losses.

[Daily News] Kibaha -- THE Secretary General of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO), Mr Chakil Aboobacar, has urged participants of the 45-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme from Southern Africa's liberation movement parties to use the skills acquired to help their parties in addressing people's challenges and place citizens' interests at the […]

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UNIVERSITIES across Africa are seeking closer cooperation in research and innovation so that graduates can work in an economy, which is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI).