Tanzania

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- YOUNG people remain one of the most powerful forces in shaping the future of any nation, carrying both the responsibility to preserve peace and the ability to influence the direction society takes.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- A total of 64 foreigners have been granted Tanzanian citizenship between July 2025 and April 2026.

[Daily News] THE government has identified three priority areas aimed at accelerating implementation of stalled and ongoing development projects over the next five years, in line with the rollout of the new Tanzania Development Vision 2050.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE 29th Annual Research Workshop (ARW) is set to open today in Zanzibar, bringing together policymakers, researchers, development partners and private sector stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for harnessing the blue economy as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development in Tanzania.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- HEALTH experts at Bugando Zonal Referral Hospital in Mwanza have urged people experiencing symptoms commonly associated with tuberculosis (TB) to undergo comprehensive medical examinations to establish the correct diagnosis before starting treatment.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has been advised to establish a special fuel price stabilisation fund to help cushion the country against fluctuations in global oil prices and protect consumers during emergencies caused by various factors.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ON May 18th, this year, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, received the outgoing World Bank Country Director, Mr Nathan Belete, at State House in Dar es Salaam, where he paid a farewell call on the president and introduced his successor, Mr Firas Raad.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on partner states to heighten surveillance, strengthen emergency preparedness and intensify crossborder coordination following confirmation of a new outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[Daily News] Iringa -- DEPUTY Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile has thanked the government for delivering major infrastructure development in the Iringa Region, particularly the rehabilitation of the historic Nduli Airport, where more than 60bn/- have been invested.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has issued a clarification regarding complaints submitted to the Prime Minister on Saturday by Odilo Boniface Ngamilaga, concerning allegations that TRA burned a motor vehicle with registration number T548 AYD, a Toyota Hilux Surf 4 Runner Sports.

[Premium Times] Don Jazzy has opened up about his evolving love life, joking that his search for a life partner may now extend beyond Nigeria.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Residents and transport operators of Mbezi and surrounding areas will now have ease access to fuel following the launch of Evosha Energies Fuel Station, a move aimed at addressing the growing demand for fuel services in the area.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WANANCHI in remote and underserved areas will now access specialised surgical services closer to their communities following the launch of the country's first mobile surgical theatre by the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).

[Daily News] THE government has intensified efforts to review the Education Act in line with the newly launched Education Policy, with the process expected to shape the future direction of the country's education sector up to 2028.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- KIOO Limited has cautioned that Kenya's proposed 35 per cent excise duty on glass bottles imported from East African Community member states threatens its export business and could disrupt regional trade and manufacturing supply chains.

[Daily News] Zanzibar's hospitality and tourism sector has received a major lifestyle boost with the opening of what is being described as the island's first dedicated Japanese restaurant -- MARU Restaurant -- at the newly completed Africa House Garden in Stone Town.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup is a moment worthy of immense national pride. The Serengeti Boys have not merely booked a ticket to Qatar; they have announced themselves as one of Africa's rising football forces.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DP World has boosted emergency medical response services at the Port of Dar es Salaam after donating an ambulance to the Fire and Rescue Department of the Tanzania Ports Authority.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- BENJAMIN Mkapa Hospital (BMH) is envisioned to transform into a medical tourism hub in Dodoma, with plans to establish a medical tourism village at the University of Dodoma (UDOM).

[Daily News] Mwanza -- TANZANIA has called for stronger cooperation among Lake Victoria riparian states to protect and sustainably utilise the lake's resources to enhance regional security and prosperity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has designated a senior Tanzanian police official over gross human rights violations linked to the detention, torture, and sexual assault of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist and activist Agather Atuhaire during their visit to Dar es Salaam last year.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament have urged the government to protect Road Fund revenues and ensure contractors are paid on time, warning that delays could slow infrastructure projects and weaken economic growth.

[Daily News] Tabora -- THE beekeeping sector in the country has received a new boost after the Tanzanian government announced a plan to provide 11,000 hives along with training for more than 3,000 beekeepers in the 2026/2027 financial year, a move aimed at increasing honey production and boosting the economy of citizens who depend on the activity.

[Daily News] Mkuu -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has successfully resolved a 51-year land dispute between Mtimhoo Parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Moshi and Mr Peter Morisi of Msaranga Village in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN a significant advancement for healthcare in Tanzania, a mobile surgical operation unit dedicated to cardiovascular diseases was officially handed over yesterday at the Muhimbili National Hospital. The event was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Florence Samizi, who praised the Tanzanian government for its […]

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has announced plans to undertake extensive road construction projects across the country, supported by innovative financing mechanisms aimed at strengthening infrastructure development and accelerating economic growth.

[Daily News] Kibaha -- TANZANIA and China have deepened their long-standing political ties with the launch of the Research Centre for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School in Kibaha.

[Leadership] Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations received a major boost yesterday after the Super Eagles were drawn against familiar foes Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifying series for the continental tournament.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu, on Tuesday, May 19, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the energy sector.

[This Day] Nigeria's Super Eagles have been paired in Group L with familiar foes and joint-hosts Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea Bissau in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals to be jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.