Tanzania

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- GOING into the second gala of the Bongo Flava's Pearl Jubilee in Mwanza this weekend, August 8, 2026, "Coming Home" by Harmonize has firmly joined the music airwaves as among Singeli's top trends.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) is planning to distribute 22 million improved coffee seedlings to the farmers in Kagera Region during 2026/27 season, in efforts to transform the agricultural sector.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- A TOTAL of 54 public institutions are presenting their investment performance reports before Parliamentary Standing Committees over a three-week exercise aimed at strengthening oversight of public investments.

[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE National Leader of the 2026 Uhuru Torch Race, Wazo Mwang'onda, has commended Barrick North Mara for investing in education and health infrastructure in Tarime District, describing the projects as a testament to the success of publicprivate partnerships.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is expected to earn more than 10bn/- from carbon trading after the government approved four projects that will sell 4.2 million verified carbon credits in the regulated international market, a move expected to strengthen climate financing and support sustainable development efforts.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government has stressed commitment to creating a conducive environment for agriculture, livestock and fisheries, recognising the private sector as a key driver of economic growth and youth employment.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIAN clubs have learned their routes in this season's CAF inter-club competitions, with three teams set to compete in the Champions League and four in the Confederation Cup.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- RENOWNED dancing band Twanga Pepeta is set to launch its 16th album at Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam today, following an intensive two-week training camp in Bagamoyo.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TRADITIONAL dhow races will be among the main attractions at this year's Kizimkazi Festival in southern Unguja, with at least 20 boats registered for the competition.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- YOUNG Africans will host DR Congo club FC Les Aigles du Congo as part of their Yanga Day celebrations.

[Daily News] Arusha -- WHEN governments invest billions in sporting infrastructure, the real test is not what happens during the tournament, but what remains thereafter.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DANGOTE Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Aliko Dangote, has expressed his company's readiness to expand investments in Tanzania, citing the country's enormous investment potential and favourable business environment.

[Daily News] Morogoro -- FOR decades, the fertile stretches from Lumuma through Kidete to Mkata have held immense agricultural promise.

[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE Tanzania Prisons Service has strengthened measures to ensure pregnant women, mothers in custody with their children and infants receive safe accommodation, healthcare and a secure environment while serving their sentences.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has launched the country's first National Poultry Development Strategy, aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating growth in the poultry industry, which is valued at more than 1.2tri/-. The strategy targets higher production, job creation and stronger economic growth over the next decade.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Uganda yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the proposed Tanga Regional Energy Hub, marking a major step towards deeper energy cooperation, industrialisation and regional trade.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN the third part of the Daily News Diplomatic Bench interview series, Tanzania's High Commissioner to Mozambique, CP Hamad Khamis, says the next phase of cooperation between the two nations should focus on building industries, strengthening regional value chains and unlocking new opportunities for investment, trade and […]

[Daily News] Kagera -- MINISTER for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji has directed government officials to closely monitor the implementation of development projects and urged contractors to complete them on schedule to ensure value for public money.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organisation (TIRDO) has expanded its push for value addition by facilitating the construction of seven solar dryers across the country, with another currently under development to help curb postharvest losses.

[Independent (Kampala)] Dar es Salaam -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania have endorsed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reshaping East Africa's energy economy by shifting the region's focus from crude oil exports to building an integrated regional energy and industrial hub.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- COTTON farmers have been urged to adopt good agricultural practices, to increase productivity and improve crop quality. The call was made on Wednesday in Ilemela Municipality by Cotton Board Agricultural Officer Onesmo Kiwango during training sessions held as part of the Nanenane exhibitions.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- ALL cage fish farmers have been advised to use approved feed and follow expert advice to ensure the fish farming sector continues to be safe, productive and sustainable.

[Bird Story Agency] Tanzania produces more cotton than its textile industry can process, exporting most of its lint while garment factories and fashion designers import fabric. New investment could help close this industrial gap, creating manufacturing jobs and retaining more value at home.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Tanzania Cotton Board (TCB) is targeting a fivefold increase in cotton yields through improved farming technologies and fertiliser use, aiming to raise average production from 200 kilogrammes to 1,000 kilogrammes per acre.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TWIGA Stars Head Coach Bakari Shime says injuries and poor fitness in his squad contributed to Tanzania's 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast, as their tournament campaign ended against one of the continent's strongest sides.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR generations, female genital mutilation (FGM) has been defended in some communities as a cultural tradition.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR many families living in Tanzania's rural communities, the announcement of a new mining project often brings hope of a brighter future.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has committed more than 2.8bn/- (1.06 million US dollars) to construct two health centres and expand emergency healthcare services in Tanga and Geita regions, a move expected to improve access to quality medical care for thousands of residents.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has called on African countries to strengthen cross-border energy infrastructure and accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA yesterday showcased investment opportunities to local and international investors, highlighting reforms that allow investment approvals within 24 hours and provide access to strategic sectors, including energy, manufacturing, tourism and logistics.