Tanzania

[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.

[Daily News] Zanzibar's hospitality and tourism sector has received a major lifestyle boost with the opening of what is being described as the island's first dedicated Japanese restaurant -- MARU Restaurant -- at the newly completed Africa House Garden in Stone Town.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup is a moment worthy of immense national pride. The Serengeti Boys have not merely booked a ticket to Qatar; they have announced themselves as one of Africa's rising football forces.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DP World has boosted emergency medical response services at the Port of Dar es Salaam after donating an ambulance to the Fire and Rescue Department of the Tanzania Ports Authority.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- BENJAMIN Mkapa Hospital (BMH) is envisioned to transform into a medical tourism hub in Dodoma, with plans to establish a medical tourism village at the University of Dodoma (UDOM).

[Daily News] Mwanza -- TANZANIA has called for stronger cooperation among Lake Victoria riparian states to protect and sustainably utilise the lake's resources to enhance regional security and prosperity.

[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.

[Daily News] Tabora -- THE beekeeping sector in the country has received a new boost after the Tanzanian government announced a plan to provide 11,000 hives along with training for more than 3,000 beekeepers in the 2026/2027 financial year, a move aimed at increasing honey production and boosting the economy of citizens who depend on the activity.

[Daily News] Mkuu -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has successfully resolved a 51-year land dispute between Mtimhoo Parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Moshi and Mr Peter Morisi of Msaranga Village in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN a significant advancement for healthcare in Tanzania, a mobile surgical operation unit dedicated to cardiovascular diseases was officially handed over yesterday at the Muhimbili National Hospital. The event was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Florence Samizi, who praised the Tanzanian government for its […]

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has announced plans to undertake extensive road construction projects across the country, supported by innovative financing mechanisms aimed at strengthening infrastructure development and accelerating economic growth.

[Daily News] Kibaha -- TANZANIA and China have deepened their long-standing political ties with the launch of the Research Centre for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School in Kibaha.

[Leadership] Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations received a major boost yesterday after the Super Eagles were drawn against familiar foes Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifying series for the continental tournament.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu, on Tuesday, May 19, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the energy sector.

[This Day] Nigeria's Super Eagles have been paired in Group L with familiar foes and joint-hosts Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea Bissau in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals to be jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African countries must stop exporting raw minerals and focus on local processing and manufacturing, if the continent is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build inclusive, long-term prosperity, Tanzania Minerals Deputy Minister Steven Kiruswa said.

[Daily News] MTWARA: THE Chairperson of the Youth Wing of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (UVCCM), Mohammed Ali Kawaida, has called on young people to continue organizing themselves and preparing strong project proposals in order to benefit from government-issued loans.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania's Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Angela Kairuki, has overseen the signing of a financing partnership worth more than 40bn/ between National Bank of Commerce (NBC) and British International Investment (BII) aimed at expanding financial access for micro, small and medium-sized […]

[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Ministry of Energy has commended the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying implementation is nearing completion.

[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA and Russia have signed cooperation agreements covering 12 key sectors, including language, health, agriculture, energy, tourism, education, science and technology, transport and logistics.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- In a landmark move that places Tanzanian heritage on the global sporting stage, Safari Lager has officially announced its sponsorship of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first beer brand from the nation to secure a partnership with the world's most prestigious football tournament.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, has said the government, through the Tanzania Dairy Board, has continued regulating the dairy industry, with a total of 101,478,030 litres of milk worth 152.2bn/- processed and sold in the domestic market.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- FEASIBILITY studies and detailed design work have commenced for a major project aimed at transporting water from Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma, Rukwa and Katavi regions under the government's broader plan to establish a National Water Grid.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar House of Representatives has approved a 35.5bn/- budget for the Office of the First Vice-President, as lawmakers called for stronger public education on climate change, environmental protection and disaster preparedness.

[IPS] Mafia Island, Tanzania -- Under the warm waters off Tanzania's Mafia Island, marine scientist Asha Mgeni hovers above a coral reef she has studied for years. Small fish dart through the currents. To most divers, the reef appears pristine. But Mgeni notices something unusual.

[allAfrica]

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DURING periods of political conflict, truth often becomes one of the first casualties. In moments of fear and uncertainty, unverified claims can spread rapidly through digital platforms, fuelling anger, panic and division within society.