Tanzania

Area Total 947,300 sq km
Climate varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands
Natural Resources hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel
Imports India 16.5%, China 15.8%, UAE 9.2%, Saudi Arabia 7.9%, South Africa 5.1%, Japan 4.9%, Switzerland 4.4% (2017) – consumer goods, machinery and transportation equipment, industrial raw materials, crude oil
Exports India 21.8%, South Africa 17.9%, Kenya 8.8%, Switzerland 6.7%, Belgium 5.9%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.8%, China 4.8% (2017) – gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton
Government presidential republic
Capital Dar es Salaam (administrative capital), Dodoma (legislative capital)
Population 58,552,845 (July 2020 est.)
Ethnicity mainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar – Arab, African, mixed Arab and African
Language Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages

News about Tanzania

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa

  • Amavubi Off to Marrakech for Comoros, Tanzania Friendlies
    on June 2, 2026

    [New Times] Rwanda's national football team, Amavubi, has departed for Morocco for a 10-day training camp in Marrakech, where they will play two international friendly matches against Comoros and Tanzania.

  • GGML Kili Challenge 2026 Targets 2.6bn/ - For HIV/Aids Fight
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE 2026 edition of the GGML Kilimanjaro Challenge Against HIV/AIDS was officially launched on Saturday, in Dar es Salaam through a fundraising walk and charity drive, with organisers targeting 1 million US dollars (about 2.6bn/-) to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care initiatives across Tanzania.

  • NACTVET Opens 2026/27 Certificate, Diploma Admissions
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) has officially opened admissions for certificate and diploma programmes for the 2026/27 academic year.

  • Inside BMH's Bold Leap Into Transplant Medicine
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- If hospitals were countries, Benjamin Mkapa National Hospital (BMH) would already be issuing passports stamped "Welcome to East Africa's specialist care zone."

  • NMB CEO Showcases Tanzania's Banking Success At Cambridge
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Cambridge -- Tanzania's banking transformation and its broader macroeconomic impact took centre stage at the University of Cambridge recently.

  • Samia Kalamu Awards Launched in Dar
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The 2026 Samia Kalamu Awards was officially launched in Dar es Salaam yesterday, with journalists and content creators across the country urged to strengthen development journalism through impactful stories that contribute to national growth and transformation.

  • 'Sema Na Waziri' Receives 163 Public Grievances Since Launch
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- The Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs has received 163 public grievances through its newly launched 'Sema na Waziri' programme since March this year, with 60 cases resolved and 103 currently under follow-up.

  • Journalists Challenged to Safeguard Public Trust
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- President of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), Judge Nestor Kayobera, has called on journalists across the region to uphold truth, justice and public interest in the discharge of their duties.

  • IITM Zanzibar, Vigour Group Partner to Sharpen Student's Job Skills
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- A new partnership between the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Zanzibar (IITM Zanzibar) and Vigor Group of Companies is set to expand practical training opportunities for students, reinforcing efforts to produce graduates who can compete effectively in the global job market.

  • Mavunde Launches Salt Plant, Signals Economic Era
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] THE Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, has officially inaugurated the Rafiki Salt Processing Plant, owned by the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) in Lindi Region, while directing the corporation to explore similar interventions in other salt-producing regions, including Tanga, to address long-standing challenges facing salt producers, […]

  • The Big Test for Tanzania's Credit Guarantee Scheme
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Bank of Tanzania's recent circular, issued on May 22, 2026, follows a meeting held on December 8, 2025 at the bank's sub-head offices in Dar es Salaam. It is signed by the governor and invites expressions of interest in investing in the proposed independent credit guarantee institution.

  • Tanzania-Brazil Cotton Project Records Significant Progress in Combating Child Labour
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Cotton with Decent Work project, implemented through cooperation between the governments of Tanzania and Brazil, has continued to register significant achievements in the fight against child labour while also strengthening occupational safety and health and expanding social protection services for communities engaged in […]

  • Government Projects 6.3 Percent Economic Growth As Inflation Targeted At 3-5 Percent
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- The Government has announced plans to strengthen the national economy with the aim of achieving a growth rate of 6.3 percent in 2026, while maintaining inflation within a range of 3 to 5 percent to ensure price stability and a conducive business environment in the country.

  • Tiseza Lures Investors in Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Water, Tourism, and Agro-Industrialization Sectors
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] ARUSHA -- THE Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has participated in the ongoing Tanzania Investment Summit 2026 in Arusha.

  • Mwinuka Makes History As RSSB Tigers Win Bal Title
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] TANZANIAN basketball coach Henry Mwinuka etched his name into African basketball history after leading Rwanda's RSSB Tigers to their firstever Basketball Africa League (BAL) championship and becoming the first Tanzanian to be named BAL Coach of the Year.

  • IGP Wambura Pushes for Technology-Driven Policing in Crime Investigations
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Moshi -- THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has urged forensic investigators to sharpen their professional skills and embrace emerging technologies as Tanzania strengthens its response to increasingly sophisticated and technology-driven crime.

  • Rise Project Restores Year Round Access On Key Morogoro Rural Road
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Morogoro -- A RURAL road rehabilitation project under Tanzania's Roads to Inclusion and Socioeconomic Opportunities (RISE) programme has improved year-round access for communities in Kilosa District, easing the movement of agricultural produce and improving access to essential services.

  • Finance Ministry Unveils Tsh 21.3 Trillion Spending Proposal for 2026/27
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Government, through the Ministry of Finance, has requested Parliament to approve a total of TSh 21.3 trillion for the implementation of the Ministry's responsibilities and those of its institutions during the 2026/27 Financial Year.

  • Collective Investment Schemes - Silent Financial Shift
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A QUIET financial revolution is unfolding in Tanzania. While much attention is often directed towards large infrastructure projects, business expansions, and economic reforms, another remarkable success story is taking shape behind the scenes, the rapid growth of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS).

  • Vision 2050, From Planning to Performance
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE endorsement of four key implementation frameworks for Tanzania's Vision 2050 marks an important transition from aspiration to action. As the country prepares to officially launch the new development agenda on July 1, the message from the National Planning Commission is unmistakable: Vision 2050 will not be allowed to remain […]

  • Government Coordinates 1.8tri/ - Financing for Small Traders
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- MINISTRY of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has coordinated the disbursement of loans worth 1.8tri/- to small-scale traders across the country between July 2025 and April 2026 through commercial banks, as part of government efforts to empower the sector and enhance participation in the national economy.

  • Zero Tariffs - the Larger Test for China-Africa Cooperation Lies in Capacity Building
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Beijing -- AMID profound adjustments in the global trade landscape and an accelerating technological revolution and industrial transformation, China-Africa economic and trade relations are entering a new lens of observation.

  • Women's Groups Secure 136bn/ - in 10pc Loans
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- WOMEN'S empowerment groups across the country have secured a staggering 136.01bn/- under the government's 10 per cent local government loan scheme over a 21-month period, smashing the state's original disbursement targets.

  • Isles Sets Ambitious Digital Agenda With 53.39bn/ - ICT Budget
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR is stepping up efforts to accelerate economic growth through digital transformation, with a strong focus on communication, information technology and innovation in the 2026/2027 financial year.

  • President Set for Historic Russia Visit
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to undertake a state visit to Russia from tomorrow to Friday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

  • BMH Specialist Team Camps in Masasi As It Honours Benjamin Mkapa's Healthcare Vision
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Masasi -- OVER 500 residents in Masasi District, Mtwara Region have been targeted by the medical outreach programme aiming at upholding the former President Benjamin Mkapa's legacy on extending specialist medical services to underserved communities across the country.

  • Tanzania's Pastoral Communities Advised to Embrace ICT in Preserving Their Cultural Heritage
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Longido -- THE Registrar of Societies and Non-Governmental Organizations in Tanzania, Emmanuel Kihampa, has urged pastoral communities across the country to embrace Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool for preserving their history, culture, and indigenous knowledge for present and future generations.

  • Tanzania Sounds Alarm Against Children's Access to Smartphones, Risk of Online Abuse
    on June 2, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has expressed concern over the rising use of electronic devices among children in Tanzania, warning that increased access to smartphones is exposing minors to inappropriate content and heightening the risk of online abuse.

  • Government Sets Stage for Take-Off
    on June 1, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE National Planning Commission has endorsed four major frameworks that will guide the implementation of Vision 2050, which officially takes effect on July 1st this year.

  • EACOP Reaches 81pc As Youth Opportunities Expand
    on June 1, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- CONSTRUCTION of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has surpassed 81 per cent completion, marking significant progress on one of the region's largest energy infrastructure projects.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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