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

  • Zanzibar Targets 7.5pc Economic Growth in 2026
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR is setting its sights on stronger economic growth in 2026, building on solid gains recorded in 2025, with a surge in tourism, improved domestic revenue and sustained infrastructure investments expected to drive the Isles' economy forward.

  • Govt Taps Tobacco, Sugar Levies to Fund UHI
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has proposed new levies on tobacco products and sugar to secure sustainable financing for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme and accelerate the rollout of universal health coverage nationwide.

  • Tanzania's Sporting Rise - New Era of National Achievement
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S sporting sector has experienced notable growth in recent years, marked by a series of achievements across football, athletics and other disciplines.

  • Growth-Focused 62.33tri/ - Budget
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] DODOMA -- THE government yesterday unveiled a 62.33tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, designed to improve the lives of Tanzanians, strengthen the economy and lay the foundation for the implementation of the Tanzania Development Vision 2050.

  • Analysts See Investment Gains From Tanzania-Singapore Ties
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ANALYSTS have said that the just-concluded three-day state visit by Singapore President Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam has opened new avenues for Tanzania to enhance the skills of its youthful population, positioning them as key drivers of the country's socio-economic transformation.

  • Welcome to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Please Remove Your Boots......
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE FIFA World Cup is finally upon us. THE biggest sporting spectacle on the planet has arrived with all the pomp, ceremony, and excess modern football can manufacture.

  • Vision 2050 to Take Off With 86.3tri/ - National Plan
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has unveiled an 86.3tri/- National Development Plan for 2026/27, marking the first phase of implementing Tanzania's Vision 2050 through the Fourth Five-Year National Development Plan (2026/27-2030/31).

  • Airtel Money Processes $196bn, Expands Inclusion
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- More than 54 million customers across Africa are now using Airtel Money to save, borrow send and receive money, latest sustainability and corporate report, Airtel Africa has unveiled.

  • MSD Ramps Up Readiness for Universal Health Insurance Rollout
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Medical Stores Department (MSD) has assured Parliament that it is fully prepared to meet the rising demand for medicines and medical supplies under the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) programme, as the government moves to expand access to healthcare services nationwide.

  • Tanzania Removes Taxes On Electricity and Natural Gas to Encourage the Use of Clean Energy
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has announced the removal of taxes on electricity and natural gas in the transport and domestic sectors and has introduced various tax measures to encourage the use of these products.

  • Over 50 Undergo Free Limb Fitting Assessment in Zanzibar
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Unguja, Zanzibar -- A limb rehabilitation outreach and training mission is underway in Zanzibar, targeting to bring smiles to 100 amputees in the Isles.

  • Tanzania Unveils Sh1.72trn Tax Shake-Up As New Budget Rewires Economy
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has set in motion one of its most ambitious tax overhauls in recent years, unveiling a 2026/27 package expected to generate an additional Sh1.72trn while quietly redrawing the boundaries of who pays what in the economy.

  • Govt Allocates Sh1.3tn for Health, Debt Clearance
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has set aside a total of Sh1.3 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year to finance essential health services and settle verified arrears owed to suppliers, contractors, and local consultants.

  • Tanzania Proposes Higher Levies On Cigarettes and Sugar to Fund Universal Health Insurance
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- MINISTER of Finance Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has announced that the government is proposing new revenue measures to support the financing of Universal Health Insurance by increasing levies on cigarettes and sugar.

  • Tanzania Launches EV Charging Stations As Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum
    on June 12, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has rolled out its electric vehicle (EV) charging station initiative, alongside fresh clean energy projects including the On-Bill Financing (OBF) scheme for TANESCO customers, in a move that sharpens its transition towards cleaner and more accessible energy.

  • Afcon 2027 - Tanapa Strategy to Turn Football Fans Into Tourism Revenue
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- AS East Africa prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in history, Tanzania is pursuing a strategy that extends well beyond football.

  • Tanzania's Income Per Person Soars By 7.4 Percent Amid Growth in Productive Activities
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S average income per person increased by 7.4 percent in 2025, reflecting continued economic growth and expanding productive activities across the country, the government announced today, June 11, 2026 in Dodoma.

  • Govt - Organic Waste Recycling to Boost Green Economy
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government is pushing for local and international investors to channel resources into organic waste recycling initiatives as part of wider efforts to strengthen environmental protection, improve waste management systems, and advance a circular economy.

  • Veteran Actor Mzee Onyango Passes Away in Dar es Salaam
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE film industry in Tanzania has suffered a major loss following the death of veteran actor, Issa Joseph, popularly known as Mzee Onyango, who passed away on the night of June 11, 2026.

  • Tmda Strengthens Drug Safety Oversight in Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- IN a move to safeguard public health and improve healthcare delivery, the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority has pledged stronger regulatory action against substandard and counterfeit medicines.

  • Govt Unveils Sh86.3tr 2026/27 Development Plan
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has unveiled an ambitious Sh86.3trn National Development Plan for the 2026/27, prioritising job creation, inclusive economic growth, and strategic investments as part of Tanzania's long-term transformation agenda under Vision 2050.

  • Tanzania Economy Soars By 5.9 Percent As Its GDP Rises From 212.Tri/-to 234.1 Tri/-
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- Tanzania's economy expanded by 5.9 percent in 2025, up from 5.6 percent in 2024, reflecting continued resilience amid global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, Minister of State in the President's Office (Planning and Investment), Prof Kitila Mkumbo, told Parliament today, June 11, 2026.

  • Tarura Completes Key Mtwara Bridge, Ends Flood Isolation
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Mtwara -- The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has completed the construction of a 21-metre bridge under the RISE project, bringing an end to years of disruption caused by seasonal flooding.

  • Tanzania Economy Hits U.S.$91.81bn As Growth Climbs to 5.9pc
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S economy surged to US$91.81bn in 2025, reflecting stronger macroeconomic performance as real gross domestic product growth increased to 5.9 percent, up from 5.6 percent in 2024, according to revised national accounts data presented to Parliament alongside the government's 2026/27 development framework.

  • Tanzanian Researchers Adopt Gene Drive Technology As a Promising Tool Against Malaria
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- HEALTH researchers, scientists and other stakeholders have identified Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes (GDMM) technology as a promising tool that could support Tanzania's efforts to eliminate malaria and achieve malaria transmission zero.

  • Govt Boosts Job Creation As Unemployment Falls to 6.2pc On Investment Surge
    on June 11, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government argues that its investment driven employment strategy is starting to bite, easing unemployment and setting the stage for a sharper surge in job creation over the next two years.

  • Zanzibar, Singapore Open New Investment Chapter in High-Level Economic Talks
    on June 10, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- Zanzibar, has moved to deepen its economic partnership with Singapore, positioning the island as an emerging investment destination in the Indian Ocean after President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi held high-level talks with visiting Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

  • Samia Bets On Agriculture to Power Tanzania-Russia Trade Growth
    on June 10, 2026

    [Daily News] Moscow -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has placed agriculture at the heart of Tanzania's expanding economic partnership with Russia, describing it as the most promising engine for future trade and investment between the two countries.

  • Tanzania Budget 2026/27 - Taxes, Jobs, Growth in Focus
    on June 10, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Government is set to present its 2026/27 national budget in Parliament tomorrow, where the Finance Minister, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, is expected to table a fiscal plan that will guide taxation, public expenditure and key national economic priorities, at a time when the country continues to record economic growth and […]

  • All of Africa Today - June 10, 2026
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on June 10, 2026

    [allAfrica]

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