Tanzania

[Daily News] Tabora -- RESIDENTS of Igunga District in Tabora Region have accused the Igunga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IGUWASA) of supplying dirty water that they claim is not properly treated, raising concerns over public health and frequent water shortages.

[Daily News] Moshi -- MORE than 400 children living in difficult circumstances have gained access to education, healthcare and other essential services through the TAG Kilimanjaro Revival Temple Child and Youth Development Centre during its 20 years of operation in Moshi.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) emerged second in the Regulatory Institutions category at the 21st East African Trade Fair (MEATF) in Mwanza, highlighting the growing importance of product standards as Tanzania seeks to expand its presence in regional and international markets.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA Breweries Limited (TBL) and Vodacom Tanzania have partnered to equip more than 26,000 retailers nationwide with business, financial and digital skills, in a move aimed at improving their efficiency, profitability and resilience.

[Daily News] Babati -- BUSINESSPEOPLE and tanzanite miners in Simanjiro District have appealed to newly appointed Manyara Regional Commissioner, Mr Martine Shigela to use the experience he gained in Geita to strengthen Mirerani's tanzanite industry and expand opportunities for miners.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania braces for El Niño rains expected to begin at the end of this month or early October, the real test may no longer be whether the country can predict the rain, but whether a warning issued in a forecasting centre can travel fast enough, clearly enough and far enough to change what people do on the ground.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has cautioned contractors working on roads serving the AFCON stadia to take early measures against possible disruption and damage from El Nino rains expected from October.

[Daily News] Tabora -- MORE than 36,000 residents in Sikonge and Uyui Districts are set to benefit from dispensaries, staff houses and mobile clinic services implemented by the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation (JMKF), as former President Dr Jakaya Kikwete began a four-day visit to inspect the projects in Tabora Region.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- MORE than 600 youths in Kwimba District, Mwanza Region, have received training on preventing violence and stigma against children under a programme aimed at equipping young people with skills to protect themselves from abuse and report incidents in their communities.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CITIES and towns across the country are tightening waste management enforcement as regional authorities roll out tougher measures to improve urban cleanliness and strengthen compliance with sanitation by-laws.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA is stepping up preparations for potentially heavy El Niño-related rains, with authorities in Zanzibar ordering drainage systems cleared and emergency services placed on standby while officials urge communities to act before flooding occurs.

[Daily News] Ukerewe -- UKEREWE District Council has adopted sustainable and measurable strategies to improve maternal and child health services and prevent avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA's growing milk production faces a major challenge from inadequate cooling, storage and transportation systems, with researchers warning that poor handling causes milk to lose quality and value before reaching consumers and processors.

[Daily News] Arusha -- ARUSHA Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla has condemned the killing of two Maasai residents during a conflict between members of the Maasai and Daatoga communities in Kakesio and Eyasi wards, Ngorongoro District.

[Daily News] Njombe -- NJOMBE Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (NJUWASA) has started installing prepaid water meters for customers in Mji Mwema, Ramadhani and Njombe wards as part of efforts to improve revenue collection and reduce water losses.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government is moving to integrate digital systems across primary healthcare facilities to enhance real-time data sharing, streamline service delivery and automate digital payments for Community Health Workers (CHWs).

[Daily News] Seoul -- THE government plans to establish artificial intelligence (AI) data centres as the country prepares for wider use of the technology across key sectors of the economy, the Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Ms Angela Kairuki, has said.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAX experts and economists have welcomed mandatory electronic payments for specified transactions, saying the measure will curb tax evasion, widen the tax base and accelerate Tanzania's transition towards a more transparent digital economy.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Malawi have been urged to move beyond growing trade volumes and turn their expanding commercial ties into joint investments, manufacturing and value-added production that can create jobs and open access to wider African markets.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- It is exactly one year after Tanzania adopted its first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (TNAP-WPS) for 2025-2029, marking an important milestone in the country's efforts to translate international and continental commitments on women, peace and security into a national framework. One year on, however, […]

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed gratitude to Tanzanians, government leaders, diplomats, religious leaders and the international community for messages of condolence, prayers and support following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

[Daily News] Lindi -- HEALTH services at Kimambi Dispensary in Liwale District, Lindi Region, have been improved significantly since the facility began collaborating with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 2022.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) has directed its regional managers in all 26 regions to immediately inspect roads, bridges, culverts and other vulnerable infrastructure as part of preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE ocean looks calm from the surface, but 12 metres below the turquoise waters of Mnemba Island, Atuwa Omar is rebuilding a world few people ever see.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- ARTISANAL and smallscale miners have been urged to obtain permits that allow them to buy and transport explosives directly, a move aimed at cutting costs and reducing reliance on middlemen.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- DEPUTY Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Engineer Maryprisca Mahundi, has urged women in the Tanzania Prisons Service to strengthen their education and skills to qualify for leadership and professional opportunities in the force.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing shift from raw agricultural exports to processed and value-added products could significantly increase foreign exchange earnings and create more jobs, according to the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade).

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, has urged African countries to take greater ownership of their health systems and move from conference commitments to concrete action in financing and strengthening primary healthcare.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR recorded an 18 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in August, welcoming 124,481 visitors as Europe maintained its position as the island's largest source market.

[New Times] Military commanders from Rwanda and Tanzania met in Nyagatare District on Wednesday, September 9, to discuss shared security concerns and strengthen cooperation along the two countries' common border.