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

  • Genetic Tests Bring Hope After Miscarriages
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ouplesexperiencing repeated miscarriages and unsuccessful fertility treatment have new options as advances in genetic testing enable specialists to assess embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transferring them into the womb.

  • Tanzania Tasks REA to Ensure Electrification of All Its Hamlets By 2030
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Namtumbo -- The Minister for Energy, Dr Juma Homera, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Energy Agency (REA) to ensure that the "Washa Umeme Vitongoni" (Electrify Hamlets) campaign is launched in every region of the country to ensure that all hamlets have access to electricity by 2030.

  • Tanzanians, Stop Guessing, Start Knowing Your Health
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzanians must embrace regular medical check-ups and turn out in large numbers for free medical camps organised by volunteers, healthcare professionals, institutions and other stakeholders. Health should never become a concern only when the body sends distress signals. By then, diseases that could have been detected early may […]

  • Tanzania Touts African Solutions
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Iowa -- Tanzania has urged African countries to maximise their agricultural potential to end edible oil shortages, saying just five countries can meet the continent's demand through increased domestic production.

  • Tanzania Sees Massive Drop in Poverty Level As Population Hits 70m
    on October 26, 2026

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

  • Congo Did Not Invent Our Dansi - They Just Wear It Better - Time to Learn From Bongo Flava
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Let me begin with a confession that may cost me some friends at the next Msondo Ngoma show: Congolese musicians are not better than ours. They are simply better at acting as if they are.

  • Tanzania Banks On Peace and Stability to Attain a 1tri/ - Us Dollar Economy
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- Government Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa has stressed the importance of Tanzanians maintaining peace and stability by avoiding violence and violations of the law, urging those with grievances to use lawful channels to present their complaints rather than fuel conflicts.

  • Dr Samia Set to Grace the Official Opening of Mtumba Government City Oct 30
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to officially inaugurate the buildings and infrastructure of Mtumba Government City in Dodoma on October 30, 2026, Government Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa has announced.

  • Trade Finance Holds Key to Tz Export Growth
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] TANZANIA has natural resources, business talent and entrepreneurial spirit to strengthen its role in regional and global trade. It boasts commodities with strong international market potential, including coffee from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mbeya region; cashews from Mtwara; cotton from the western regions; fish from Lake Victoria […]

  • Why Fuel Price Transparency Matters Amid Market Turmoil
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- With turbulence in the energy sector making fuel prices increasingly unpredictable, transparent pricing and effective regulation are essential to protecting consumers and preventing unjustified profits.

  • Four Young Tanzanians Scoop Prestigious Commonwealth Awards
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] London, UK -- Four Tanzanians have been named among the winners of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Award 2026, with one of them invited to attend the award gala at St James's Palace in London, UK.

  • Dar, Nairobi Step Up Efforts to Ease Crossborder Trade
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA and Kenya have pledged to eliminate remaining trade barriers and strengthen transparency to boost cross-border trade and enable businesses to benefit more from the East African Community (EAC) Common Market.

  • Linda Mwananchi Slams Abduction of Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipaya
    on October 26, 2026

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Linda Mwananchi movement has condemned the reported abduction of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya in Kamulu, Machakos County, demanding the immediate disclosure of his whereabouts and guarantees for his safety.

  • Tanzania Opens the Lid On 730bn/ - Set for El Niño Preparedness
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has clarified that the Sh730 billion associated with preparations to address the effects of El Niño is not a newly allocated budget, but rather the total estimated resources required by various institutions to implement planned activities during the 2026/2027 financial year within their approved budgets.

  • Sauti Za Busara Unveils Line-Up, Moves Festival to March
    on October 26, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SAUTI za Busara has unveiled the artist line-up for its 24th edition, scheduled for March 19-21, 2027, in Stone Town, Zanzibar, with the festival moving from its traditional February dates to accommodate the timing of Ramadan.

  • Pamoja 2027 - Baba Deserves the Bigger Chicken
    on October 23, 2026

    [Daily News] Africa -- LET me declare an interest. I am African, a proud African, not only by complexion, but by heart, soul and spirit. Most interestingly, I am East African.

  • Mlandizi Substation to Spur Industrial Growth
    on October 23, 2026

    [Daily News] Mlandizi -- COAST Regional Commissioner, Stanslaus Nyongo has said the Mlandizi Power Substation, with 11 electricity distribution lines, is key to developing industrial parks, reducing frequent power outages and attracting investment to the region.

  • Tasaf Helps Families Rewrite Their Poverty Stories
    on October 23, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- THE calm waters of Lake Victoria are becoming a source of hope and economic opportunity for low-income households in Ilemela Municipal Council, Mwanza Region, where fish farming is opening new pathways to better incomes and sustainable livelihoods.

  • Public Urged to Learn Flood Rescue Skills
    on October 23, 2026

    [Daily News] A WATER rescue expert has urged citizens to learn basic first aid and rescue techniques to save lives during El Niño related flooding before professional emergency teams arrive.

  • All of Africa Today - October 23, 2026
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on October 23, 2026

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  • Top Tanzanian Opposition Figure John Pambalu Charged With Treason
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on October 23, 2026

    [allAfrica] A senior official of Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, John Pambalu, has been charged with treason, an offence that carries a potential death penalty.

  • Tanzania, Bloomberg, WHO Review a Draft Strategy to Reduce, Prevent Harmful Effects of Lead Exposure
    on October 23, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies through the World Health Organization (WHO), Pure Earth, Vital Strategies and the Lead Exposure Elimination Project, has held a stakeholder review and consensus meeting on the National Strategy for the Reduction, Prevention and Control of Lead Exposure 2026-2031 in […]

  • Tahuza Urged to Reach Prospective Pilgrims
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR'S First VicePresident, Othman Masoud Othman , has urged the Al-Husna Hajj Trust (TAHUZA) to intensify community outreach and educate Muslims about opportunities to perform Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam.

  • The Little Things That Shape a Child's Future
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- EVERY parent wants to raise a child who is respectful, responsible and capable of making good decisions. However, raising a well-rounded child takes more than providing food, clothing and education. It requires love, patience, guidance and the example parents set every day.

  • Accurate Data Key to Tsetse Fly Control
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- ACCURATE data collection is essential to strengthening efforts to control tsetse flies in Africa, helping experts establish the extent of infestation, develop appropriate interventions and guide evidence-based decisions.

  • Building Career, Love, Life Beyond Borders
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] WHEN Dr Crecensia Mashauri accepted a job in Russia's far north, she knew she was choosing a life far removed from Tanzania.

  • Africa Urged to Finance Own Mineral Development
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Accra -- TANZANIA has urged African countries to reduce reliance on foreign aid and mobilise domestic resources to finance strategic mining projects, including mineral exploration, value addition and the development of mineral processing and refining industries.

  • Heslb Eyes Instant Loan Payments for Students
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- THE Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) is targeting to reduce loan disbursement time from one or two days to just two seconds through technology, following its attainment of ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

  • Zanzibar to Fund Top Students' University Education
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has announced full government scholarships for Form Six students who attain Division One with three to five points from next year, in a move aimed at rewarding academic excellence and widening access to higher education.

  • Dodoma Extends Health Coverage to 111,515 Residents
    on October 22, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA Region has extended Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to 111,515 residents through a government-supported initiative, with Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule urging more people to enrol in health insurance to protect their families from the financial burden of unexpected medical expenses.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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