Tanzania

[Daily News] Addis Ababa -- THE Tanzanian government says it values its long-standing partnership with the Gates Foundation in strengthening health services in the country, particularly maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation responsible for East African Affairs, Charles Ngeleja Kadonya, has stressed the need for projects being implemented in the Lake Victoria Basin to deliver tangible benefits to local communities.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government, in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, is set to implement a project aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change on the marine fisheries sector. The project is expected to run for one and a half years, until January 2028.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government says it will continue implementing various policy and regulatory measures to enable commercial banks to provide loans at more affordable interest rates, including maintaining monetary policies aimed at controlling inflation.

[Daily News] Tanga -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called for intensified scientific research into medicinal plants, saying Tanzania can develop safe and proven medicines from its rich natural resources.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has accepted the resignation of Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who has stepped down from office and retired from politics and public service.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR'S Ministry of Health has held talks with the United States Embassy in Tanzania on the implementation of a health-sector cooperation agreement between Tanzania and the US, valued at approximately 3.1 billion US dollar (about 8.2tri/-).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his decision to resign from office on September 4, barely a month after he urged rights groups to "fight" for a new constitution.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government and stakeholders have been urged to facilitate access to health insurance for children with disabilities to enable them receive medical services and regular medication without placing a financial burden on parents and caregivers.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday called for greater investment in civic, leadership and information literacy education for young people, stressing that the skills are essential for preparing a generation capable of driving national and Africa's future development.

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[Daily News] Ulaanbaatar -- TANZANIA has called for increased international investment, technology and financial resources to restore degraded land and combat desertification and drought, stressing the need to protect grazing areas, forests and water sources.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CHAIRMAN of the Presidential Commission of Criminal Inquiry into incidents of violence during and after the 2025 General Election, Shaban Lila, has said there is a significant difference between his commission and the Electoral Commission, with each having distinct mandates and jurisdictions.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Individuals Involved in Violence and Violations of the Law during and after the October 2025 General Election has officially begun preparations to carry out its mandate.

[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The 14-year-old girl arrived at the hospital fighting for her life. After a tragic hit-and-run car accident, she was rushed into the emergency department with serious abdominal injuries. Every passing minute brought her closer to death.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Executive Secretary of the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA), Prof Said Mohamed, has been elected the new President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) for the 2026/2027 term, pledging to strengthen unity, transparency and accountability within the organisation.

[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Dr Leonard Akwilapo, has visited several areas affected by land disputes in Tanga and Handeni districts to assess the situation on the ground and hear complaints from residents.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- EFFORTS being implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and its affiliated institutions are beginning to yield positive results in improving Tanzania's business, production and investment environment.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has directed cement manufacturers to propose measures to address ongoing supply shortages and rising prices, in a bid to stabilise the market.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against any attempt to undermine Kenya's democratic process, insisting that the 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has intensified its fight against Malaria by strengthening prevention, testing and treatment interventions, with the aim of eliminating the disease by 2030.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE community has been urged to speak out and report cases of child abuse and work together to curb the vice to ensure victims receive the support they deserve.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in mining, trade, investment, infrastructure, peace and security as the two countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has congratulated Zambia's President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, saying the result reflects the confidence Zambians have placed in his leadership.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has received President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the State House in Zanzibar.

[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Ambassador Saidi Othman Yakubu, has commended the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) for its efforts to protect Serengeti National Park, one of the country's UNESCO World Heritage sites.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- African countries have been urged to increase domestic financing, strengthen local manufacturing and deepen regional health cooperation to reduce dependence on external support and safeguard the continent's health security.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- POLITICAL parties are central to any functioning multiparty democracy. They mobilise citizens, offer competing ideas and provide platforms through which political power may be pursued.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentences imposed on six people for their roles in terrorist offences, including the bombing of Burka Roman Catholic Parish Church in Olasiti, Arusha City, which left three people dead and others injured.