| 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
- TBs Turns 50 As Tanzania Pushes for Quality-Driven Industryon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- As Tanzania intensifies efforts to expand its industrial base and compete in global markets, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) says quality control will remain at the heart of the country's economic ambitions.
- This Is How Taxes Build Tanzania, Says Ministryon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Ministry of Finance has intensified public education on taxation, economic affairs, and financial policies to improve citizens' understanding of how taxes contribute to financing public services and national development.
- Tanzania Orders Mkuti Forest Invaders to Leave Before August, 2026on June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Kigoma -- KIGOMA Regional Commissioner, Simon Siro, has ordered people who invaded the Mkuti Forest Reserve in the Kacheri and Ligufu Relini sub-districts to leave the reserve by July 30, 2026 and move to an area allocated to them in Zeze Village.
- Barrick's Zero Malaria Campaign Reaches 44,000 Households in Shinyangaon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Shinyanga -- BARRICK Bulyanhulu Mine has expanded its malaria prevention efforts in Shinyanga Region, reaching about 44,000 households through a community health campaign aimed at reducing infections in villages surrounding its mining operations.
- Zanzibar Broadband Expansion Set Under 300bn/ - Infrastructure Dealon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- YAS Fiber Tanzania will invest approximately 300bn/- over the next 20 years under
- Tanzania, Namibia Seal New Economic Ties After Landmark State Visiton June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has bid farewell to visiting President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah at State House in Dar es Salaam, bringing to a close a four day state visit that blended history, diplomacy and a renewed push for stronger economic cooperation between the two nations.
- Poor Contractors Barred From New Power Projects As Ndejembi Tightens Oversighton June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MINISTER for Energy Deogratius Ndejembi has directed the Rural Energy Agency (REA) to stop awarding new contracts to contractors who perform poorly in electricity project implementation, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability and speeding up completion of government projects.
- How Vision 2025 Propels PPP Projectson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE DDC Kariakoo Business Complex towers above one of East Africa's busiest commercial districts as a reminder of a development idea Tanzania embraced more than two decades ago.
- Media Must Balance Truth, National Image, Says Veteran Journalist Mwaffison June 22, 2026
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- IN an age when headlines can circle the globe within seconds and public perceptions influence investment, tourism and international relations, the media's role in shaping a country's image has never been more significant.
- Sicpa - Strong Partnerships Key to Tanzania's Development Ambitionson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SICPA Tanzania has said that Tanzania's development ambitions depend on strong systems that build trust, safeguard product quality and promote fair competition in the marketplace.
- One Budget, Millions of Digital Opportunitieson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN the Minister for Finance presented the government budget for the 2026/27 financial year, many Tanzanians focused on the figures--how much money would be spent and where it would go. However, behind the numbers lies a bigger story.
- UK Supports Tanzania's Ipu Hostingon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS preparations gather momentum for the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly set for Arusha in October 2026, the UK House of Commons has pledged its support for the event and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation with Tanzania.
- Tanzania Prepares Tourism Frontline for Influx of International Visitorson June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TOURISM service providers have been urged to maintain high standards of professionalism, efficiency and customer care as Tanzania prepares to host a series of major international events expected to attract thousands of visitors over the next two years.
- Strengthening Domestic Financing for FPon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- AS Tanzania continues to strengthen its health system and advance efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths, Members of Parliament have reaffirmed the importance of increasing domestic financing for family planning (FP) services and commodities to ensure sustainable access to reproductive health care for all Tanzanians.
- Namibia President's State Visit to Tz More Than Routine Diplomatic Engagementon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE state visit of Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia, to Tanzania from Friday to yesterday was more than a routine diplomatic engagement.
- Cecafa Under-17 Championship - Serengeti Girls Crush South Sudan, Face Uganda in Finalon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SERENGETI Girls have booked their place in the CECAFA Under-17 Championship final after a commanding 4-0 victory over South Sudan at the KMC Complex in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The result sets up a meeting with Uganda on Tuesday.
- 'Time to Liberate Our Economies'on June 22, 2026
[Daily News] DODOMA -- NAMIBIA President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for strengthened bilateral cooperation between Tanzania and Namibia to advance "economic liberation" for the two Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states and the wider African continent.
- Doctors Push Radical Health System Shake Up for 2050on June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S medical practitioners have issued a bold call for a fundamental redesign of the country's health system by 2050, demanding a shift that would decentralise specialist care, accelerate digital medicine and overhaul how healthcare is financed and delivered.
- Moi Rolls Out Robotic Surgery Revolution in Tanzaniaon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is set for a major leap in specialist medicine as the Muhimbili Orthopaedic and Neurological Institute (MOI) moves to roll out robotic surgery and advanced procedures that could sharply cut overseas medical referrals.
- Mwanza-Dodoma Flights Signal New Era of National Connectivityon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Mwanza -- FOR decades, travelling between Tanzania's major economic and administrative centres often involved long journeys, unpredictable schedules and high transport costs. Although road networks remain the foundation of domestic mobility, the rapid growth of air transport is reshaping how people connect, conduct business and access […]
- Tanzania Takes Lead On Climate Mobilityon June 22, 2026
[Daily News] Berlin -- TANZANIA has been selected to coordinate Africa's Climate Mobility Agenda, a move that places the country at the forefront of efforts to address the growing challenges of climate-induced migration and displacement across the continent.
- My Christian Father, My Muslim Mother, and My Country's Truthby info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on June 20, 2026
[allAfrica] My father is a devout Lutheran. My mother is a practicing Muslim. I was educated at a Catholic school. This is not an unusual story in Tanzania - it is a very ordinary one.
- Legal Aid Campaign Targets Campus, Workplace Abuseon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government will use the second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign to tackle gender-based harassment and abuse in universities and workplaces following complaints from students and workers across the country.
- Council Officials Face 501m/ - Laundering Chargeson June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Singida -- SEVEN officials of Manyoni District Council and a contractor have been arraigned before the Manyoni District Court in Singida Region and charged with money laundering and other economic crimes involving loss of funds amounting to 501m/-.
- Tanzania to Host Namibia Presidenton June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to arrive in the country today, for three-day state visit at the invitation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, aimed at strengthening cooperation in various sectors between the two countries.
- Minister Calls for Stronger Political Cooperationon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office responsible for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Deus Sangu, has urged members of the National Council of Political Parties to promote national unity and serve as ambassadors of peace.
- Mineral Markets Cut Smuggling, Lift Revenueon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE establishment of mineral markets and purchasing centres has improved transparency in Tanzania's mineral trade and reduced smuggling, the Mineral Commission has said.
- Govt Abandons Gold Sale Planon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has said the government has not sold any of the gold acquired by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) as part of the country's foreign exchange reserves, explaining that plans to do so were shelved after international prices declined, making such a move economically unviable.
- Indigenous Seeds Gain Ground As Farmers Challenge Modern Dependenceon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] ACROSS Tanzania and beyond, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking shape. At the centre of the movement is a simple but powerful idea: farmers should have the freedom to save, exchange and plant their own seeds.
- MPs Applaud Social Security Expansionon June 19, 2026
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE National Social Security Fund (NSSF) aims to register 3.7 million self-employed workers by June 2031 as part of efforts to expand social security coverage, while strategic investments by the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) continue to support industrialisation and job creation.


