Tanzania

[Daily News] Mwanza -- NEWBORNS face a growing threat from severe infections that are increasingly difficult to treat because of bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, a study conducted at Bugando Medical Centre (BMC) has revealed.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SIMBA have announced that its next leadership elections will take place on January 3rd next year, with the nomination process set to begin tomorrow.

[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- KILIMANJARO Regional Commissioner, Nurdin Babu, has urged residents to enrol in the country's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme in large numbers, saying it will help them afford medical treatment and reduce the financial burden of healthcare costs.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN Melinda Enock graduated from the Institute of Finance Management (IFM) in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, she expected her qualifications to open doors to professional success.

[Daily News] Arusha -- EFFORTS to protect women and children from violence are receiving renewed attention as the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) conducts research in Arusha and Dar es Salaam regions to establish the extent of abuse and identify ways to strengthen prevention and response measures.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ACCESS to education, finance, decent employment and leadership opportunities remains central to efforts to improve the lives of women and girls, as Tanzania steps up its commitment to inclusive development.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SOCIETY has been urged to embrace preventive healthcare and regular medical check-ups as a strategy to reduce the financial burden of treating advanced illnesses and improve health outcomes.

[Daily News] Njombe -- A TOTAL of 66 electricity poles have been destroyed by fire in Njombe Region, according to the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO).

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA's historic achievement at the Miss Grand International pageant was the culmination of nearly a decade of perseverance, disappointment and personal growth for Jihan Dimack, who says her journey is proof that dreams remain valid despite repeated setbacks.

[Daily News] Shinyanga -- MSALALA District Council in Shinyanga Region has allocated 526mil/- in interest-free loans to 39 groups of women, youth and people with disabilities, urging beneficiaries to use the funds for their intended purposes to strengthen their economic activities.

[Africa Check] Image of Rwanda's president Kagame kneeling before Tanzanian counterpart Hassan is manipulated

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[DW] One year after Tanzania's deadly post-election violence, families are still seeking answers. A government inquiry recorded 518 deaths. DW research has documented apparent use of excessive force by security forces.

[HRW] Families of People Killed, Missing Await Justice

[Daily News] London, UK -- Tanzania's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mbelwa Kairuki has urged the next generation of global leaders to align their academic pursuits directly with the real-world challenges facing their home nations.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S push towards paperless public services is now visible in some of the government's most document-heavy functions; procurement, financial management, recruitment, National Assembly operations, business registration and local revenue collection. The next phase is harder.

[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA and Kenya have agreed to develop a mutual recognition framework for food radioanalysis certification within three months, in a move expected to reduce duplicate testing, lower compliance costs and ease cross-border trade.

[New Era] The "Young Shall Grow Part 10" boxing bonanza, hosted by Kilimanjaro Boxing Academy at Ekuku Park in Oshakati over the weekend, was a success, according to the academy's founder and promoter, Joseph Bernhard.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government recruited 11,198 health workers, including 6,450 nurses, during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, pledging to continue recruitment in 2026/27 to address staffing shortages in health facilities across the country.

[Daily News] Mtwara -- MORE than 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts have been sold in the country so far during the 2026/2027 marketing season, generating more than 300bn/- in revenue.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) will begin enforcing mandatory energy-efficiency standards for electrical appliances in November and December this year, warning traders of legal action for importing or selling products that fail to meet the requirements.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Ngwaru Jumanne Maghembe, has attended celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye in Dar es Salaam.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR First Vice-President Othman Masoud Othman has urged parents, teachers and guardians to combine religious and secular education to raise children who uphold moral values, respect others and contribute to peace and national development.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Vocal Africa has moved to the High Court seeking the production of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya in court following his alleged abduction in Kamulu, Nairobi.

[AI London] Tanzanian authorities have failed to hold anyone accountable for the violence security forces inflicted on protesters, which left hundreds of people dead and thousands of others injured in the wake of the 2025 general election, Amnesty International said on the first anniversary of the crackdown.

[Daily News] Zanzibar has reported a decline in maternal and child deaths in the first nine months of 2026, following intensified reviews of fatalities, improved healthcare interventions and stronger collaboration with health-sector partners.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Tanzanian government has officially launched a public awareness campaign on the Draft Constitution of the East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation, marking an important step towards strengthening public understanding and participation in decisions shaping the future of regional integration.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has purchased equipment 56.2m US dollars to rehabilitate the 188-kilometre metre-gauge railway (MGR) line from Tanga to Ruvu Junction, as part of efforts to improve rail transport and lay the groundwork for extending the line towards the Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions.

[Daily News] Mtwara -- ENERGY Minister Juma Homera has begun an official working tour of Mtwara Region aimed to primarily announce a major natural gas discovery in the region, a development expected to bring significant economic transformation to residents of Mtwara and Lindi, as well as Tanzania as a whole.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has proudly announced massive decline in poverty level for its citizens countrywide.