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

  • No, European Union Didn't Call for Removal of Tanzania's President Hassan, Video Misrepresents Lawmaker's Remarks
    by info@africacheck.org (Africa Check) on June 4, 2026

    [Africa Check] No, European Union didn't call for removal of Tanzania's president Hassan, video misrepresents lawmaker's remarks

  • Women Turning Small Businesses Into Big Opportunities
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] FOR many years, women operating small businesses worked quietly behind market stalls, roadside food kiosks and homebased enterprises.

  • Call for Bigger Investment in Africa's Blue Economy
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Monaco -- AFRICA must accelerate investment in its blue economy and place coastal communities at the heart of ocean conservation if it is to unlock billions of dollars in economic opportunities and millions of jobs, conservation leaders have said.

  • Tanzania Attracts $1.5 Billion Industrial Investment As Bagamoyo Park Development Begins
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] BABAMOYO -- A major industrial development is set to transform Tanzania's manufacturing landscape as HWTZ, a subsidiary of China's HONGWANG Group, advances the development of a 500-hectare Comprehensive Industrial Park within the Bagamoyo Eco Marine City (BEMC) project area.

  • Why Business Processes Matter for Public Institutions
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN citizens receive services promptly, investors obtain timely approvals, reports are delivered on schedule and public institutions meet their mandates efficiently, there is often an unseen factor at work: well-designed business processes.

  • Building Safer Homes for Women, Children
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- BEHIND the figures and funding proposals contained in the 2026/27 budget estimates presented by Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Dr Dorothy Gwajima lies an urgent issue, protecting women and children from violence.

  • When Is a Child Ready for Their First Mobile Phone?
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR many parents today, deciding when a child should own a mobile phone is not an easy choice. While phones have become an important tool for communication, learning and entertainment, concerns about online safety, distractions and inappropriate content continue to make many parents cautious.

  • When Marriage Becomes a Race Against Time
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR many young adults, questions about marriage often begin long before they feel ready to settle down. Family gatherings, conversations with friends and even casual interactions with neighbours can quickly turn into discussions about when they plan to get married.

  • Govt Intervention Shields Consumers As Petrol Prices Fall
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIAN consumers have received relief this month following a drop in petrol prices, thanks to government measures aimed at cushioning the economy from the effects of escalating global fuel market disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East.

  • Tz's Handling of Economy Wins Global Backing, Clinches Twin Awards
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S prudent management of public debt has earned international recognition after the country won two prestigious awards for its performance in debt servicing and management.

  • Samia, Putin Chart New Chapter
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Moscow -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, education and transport, as Tanzania seeks to expand its economic partnerships with one of the world's major powers.

  • Tanzania, IMF Affirm Their Strong Ties in Supporting Economic Stability
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reaffirmed their strong cooperation in supporting economic stability and development programmes as the new IMF Resident Representative, Ms Jana Bricco, prepares to assume office in August 2026.

  • Tanzania Calls for Stronger Regional Unity to Contain Ebola Outbreak in East Africa
    on June 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has urged East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and emergency preparedness in response to the ongoing ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central Africa, warning that infectious diseases continue to pose a cross-border threat that requires collective action.

  • Tanzania Embraces Green Logistics Technology
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE launch of an electric reach stacker in Tanzania marks a significant step in the transition towards green industrial technology and more efficient logistics systems, aligning closely with the government's broader agenda of promoting sustainable economic growth, environmental protection, and strategic investment in modern […]

  • State to Honour Best Teachers
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] THE government will on June 6 recognise outstanding pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers during the Fourth National Teaching Skills Competition, as part of efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning across the country.

  • Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Child Abuse, Moral Decline
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament have called for stronger measures to address social challenges affecting families and vulnerable groups as the National Assembly approved the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups' 108.02bn/- budget estimates for the 2026/27 financial year.

  • Government Rallies Stakeholders for Vision 2050
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has called for stronger collaboration between state and non-state actors, saying enhanced partnerships will be critical in addressing youth unemployment, improving social services and accelerating implementation of the country's Vision 2050 agenda.

  • Chongolo Orders Kiswahili Contracts for AMCOS Loans
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- MINISTER for Agriculture, Daniel Chongolo has directed the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) to engage financial institutions and ensure that loan and financial agreements signed with Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) are prepared in Kiswahili.

  • International Fuel Tanker Docks At Mangapwani Port
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR has received its first large international oil tanker carrying petrol, diesel and jet fuel directly from Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen energy security and modernise the island's maritime infrastructure.

  • Land Disputes Remain Key Challenge As Ministry Seeks 308bn/
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR'S Minister for Lands and Human Settlements Development, Ms Rahma Kassim Ali, has tabled a budget of more than 308bn/- for the 2026/2027 financial year, saying land disputes remain a major challenge across Unguja and Pemba.

  • Why Moscow Mission Matters
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FIFTY-six years after Mwalimu Julius Nyerere paved the diplomatic road to Moscow, President Samia Suluhu Hassan's state visit to Russian this week marks a profound evolutionary leap from historical solidarity to a high-yielding economic partnership.

  • Masauni - Green Economy Offers Millions of Jobs for Youths
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has called on young people to take advantage of opportunities in the green economy, saying environment conservation and climaterelated businesses can significantly reduce unemployment while accelerating sustainable development.

  • From Dar to Moscow - How Samia's Historic Visit Realigns Tanzania's Economic Future
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIANS' attention will be focused firmly on Russia this week as President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a historic three-day state visit to the Eastern economic powerhouse today.

  • Implementation of Criminal Justice Reforms Underway, MPs Told
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government said on Tuesday that it has developed a strategy for implementing the recommendations of the Criminal Justice Commission to ensue justice and equality in the country.

  • Mining Commission Showcases Strategic Investment Opportunities in Dar, Coast
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Mining Commission remains central to the sector's sustained success, exercising comprehensive oversight across the entire mineral value chain. Its mandate is multifaceted, encompassing the issuance of licences, the rigorous monitoring of field operations, and the enforcement of stringent safety and environmental standards.

  • Tanzania Decorates Eng Waziri As Its Water Sector Heroine
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FROM supervising water projects in remote parts of Tanzania to becoming the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Engineer Mwajuma Waziri has emerged as one of the country's most influential public servants, earning recognition as the "Strong Queen" in the Water Sector 2026."

  • Seven Die in Singida Road Accident
    on June 3, 2026

    [Daily News] Singida -- SEVEN people died and 17 others were injured yesterday when a lorry reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into a minibus (Coaster) at Senkenke area in Iramba District, Singida Region.

  • Tanzania Teenage Star Athanasi Wins Golden Boot At TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon
    on June 3, 2026

    [CAF] Tanzania forward Dismas Shida Athanasi has been named the Golden Boot winner at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after finishing as the tournament's leading scorer with three goals.

  • Tanzania's Issa Chole Named TotalEnergies Man of the Competition At U-17 Afcon Morocco 2026
    on June 3, 2026

    [CAF] Tanzania midfielder Issa Mussa Chole has been named theTotalEnergies Man of the Competition at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON, Morocco 2026, after playing a key role in the Serengeti Boys' historic run to the final.

  • Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania
    on June 3, 2026

    [CAF] Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's final in Rabat.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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