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

  • Diamond Platnumz Posts Mystery Woman As Wife, Zuchu Confirms Divorce
    on July 15, 2026

    [Premium Times] The timing stirred speculation among fans.

  • Tourism Earnings Hit 11.598tri/-
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- TANZANIA'S tourism industry generated a record 4.41 billion US dollars (about 11.598tri/-) in 2025 as higher visitor spending outpaced growth in international arrivals, underscoring the country's success in attracting higher-value tourists.

  • Local Electric Vehicle Revolution Begins With Landmark Manufacturing Investment, Innovation
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has taken a significant step towards building a cleaner, more industrialised and technology-driven economy following the establishment of the country's first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant. The investment has been welcomed by the Government as a milestone that is expected to accelerate industrialisation, […]

  • How SBL Is Investing in Tanzania's Youth to Build a Better Future
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- "THE future belongs to those who prepare for it today." While this saying popularised by Malcom X has endured for generations, its relevance has perhaps never been greater than it is today.

  • Free Health Services Today, Stronger Tanzania Tomorrow
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ONE of the greatest mistakes many people make is believing that feeling healthy means they are healthy. Unfortunately, many dangerous diseases develop quietly, showing no warning signs until they have already caused significant damage.

  • The Future of Investment in Tanzania Begins With Katavi Region Today
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] DID you know that one of Tanzania's most promising investment destinations remains among its least explored?

  • How Xi Jinping's Chinese Dream Stretches Beyond China's Borders
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] China -- WHEN the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, introduced the concept of the Chinese Dream, many observers initially viewed it as a domestic political slogan focused primarily on China's national rejuvenation.

  • Hakielimu Launches Safe Learning Assessment to Strengthen Child Protection
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Education is widely recognized as one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives, reducing poverty and promoting sustainable national development. Beyond equipping children with knowledge and skills, schools are expected to provide an environment where every learner feels safe, respected and supported to reach their full […]

  • How Tanzania's Nickel Strategy Could Transform Global Clean Energy Supply Chains
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- THE global transition toward green energy is triggering a massive shift in Africa's industrial landscape. No longer content with exporting raw, unprocessed commodities, Tanzania is transforming its industrial sector by shifting from raw mineral exports to domestic processing.

  • Africa Urged to Invest in Cancer Experts
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AFRICA has been urged to invest in training and retaining home-grown neuro-oncology specialists to tackle the growing burden of brain and spinal tumours and improve access to quality cancer care across the continent.

  • Tanzania Calls for Stronger Climate Warnings
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA has called for stronger early warning systems and climate services across Eastern Africa, stressing that effective disaster preparedness depends on making climate information available, accessible and applicable to all users.

  • Kiswahili Rising Globally As Africa's Lingua Franca, Connects Millions Across Borders
    on July 15, 2026

    [Daily News] Algeria -- The Kiswahili language continues to strengthen its position as one of Africa's most influential means of communication, connecting millions of people across borders while gaining increasing recognition on the global stage.

  • Tanzania's Foreign Policy Has Changed. How It's Being Shaped By Domestic Power Struggles
    on July 15, 2026

    [The Conversation Africa] Tanzania's foreign policy has changed in the past five years. There is a clear break from the mood, tone and actions of President John Magufuli, who ran the country from 2015 until his death in 2021. His rule was marked by challenges to foreign investors, an emphasis on sovereignty, reduction in international engagement and […]

  • Mohammed Dewji's Metl Bets $275m On Tanzania Graphite Boom
    on July 14, 2026

    [Daba Finance] MeTL Group plans to invest $275 million in graphite mining in Tanzania as the company positions itself to supply the growing electric vehicle battery market and expand its industrial business.

  • Zuchu Confirms Split From Diamond Platnumz, Divorce in Process
    on July 14, 2026

    [New Times] Tanzanian singer Zuchu has announced that she and fellow music star and husband Diamond Platnumz have separated and are in the process of divorcing, bringing an end to their six-year relationship.

  • Dubai Deepens Tourism Ties With Tanzania As It Lures More Tanzanian Traders
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DUBAI has announced a move to deepen its tourism and travel trade partnership with Tanzania as it steps up efforts to attract more Tanzanian visitors through closer collaboration with tour operators, travel agents, airlines and the media.

  • Tanzania Sees 85.2 Percent Increase in Access to Clean Water Services Benefiting Its 10.2m Citizens
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Tanzanian government said the implementation of the first phase of the Program 4 Results (P4R) through the Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Scheme (SRWSSP) project in the rural water sector has contributed significantly to increasing access to clean water services from 64 percent to 85.2 percent, with more than […]

  • BMH Clinic Treats 28,000 in First Year
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- BENJAMIN Mkapa Hospital's (BMH) Royal, International Patients and Master Health Checkup Clinic has treated more than 28,000 patients, including over 200 international clients, within its first year of operation.

  • IMF Approval Is Welcome, but Continued Vigilance Is Vital
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE International Monetary Fund's (IMF) approval of a 443.8 million US dollars (about 1.17tri/-) disbursement to Tanzania is welcome news, providing additional external financing and reaffirming confidence in the country's economic reform programme.

  • Teachers, the Unsung Architects of Patriotism
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- EVERY nation aspires to raise citizens who love their country, respect its laws, protect its unity and actively contribute to its development.

  • How the Tanzanian Finance Minister's Meeting With the IMF Could Unlock Investment, Fiscal Stability and Sustainable Growth
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] THE meeting between Tanzania's Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP), and Mr Zeine Zeidane, the newly appointed Executive Director of the IMF's African Department, during the 2026 African Caucus Meetings in Banjul, The Gambia, is of importance beyond mere diplomatic protocol.

  • Young Chess Player Aditya Returns Home With Continental Gold Medal
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] South Africa -- TANZANIA chess player Aditya Rathore has returned home after winning a gold medal at the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Chess Championship African Continental Stage held in Cape Town, South Africa.

  • Zanzibar VP Urges Mindset Shift On Law
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR'S Second Vice-President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has called for a shift in the way Tanzanians perceive the law, saying it should be embraced as a catalyst for development rather than merely an instrument of control and punishment. He said a strong legal framework is vital for reducing bureaucracy, protecting rights, […]

  • Basketball Players to Share 588.9m/ - On Bonuses
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- BASKETBALL players competing in the Basketball Dar es Salaam League (BDL) will share an estimated 588.9m/- in performance bonuses during the 2026 season after sports betting company betPawa renewed its sponsorship of the competition.

  • Parents Urged to Introduce Children to Golf At Early Age
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PARENTS and guardians have been encouraged to introduce children to golf at an early age, with TPDF Lugalo Golf Club captain Samuel Mosha saying the sport can provide opportunities for personal development and careers. Mosha made the remarks during the TAZARA Golf Tournament, which was held as part of celebrations marking the […]

  • Malawi, Tanzania Seek Diplomatic Fix As Unauthorised Vessel and Doctored Images Stoke Tension
    on July 13, 2026

    [Nyasa Times] Malawi and Tanzania are working to resolve the matter diplomatically, according to the latest update, after a Tanzanian vessel was detained at Monkey Bay jetty on Lake Malawi for allegedly docking without prior clearance from Malawi Lake Services or the relevant security authorities.

  • Europe's Funding Question Puts Tanzania's Fragile Democracy On Trial
    on July 13, 2026

    [IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Every evening just before sunset, Salima Kitwana hobbles into her backyard holding a photograph.

  • Football Legends Urge Samatta to Reconsider Taifa Stars Retirement
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FORMER Taifa Stars internationals Steven Nemes and Bakari Malima have urged captain Mbwana Samatta to reconsider his decision to retire from international football, saying his experience will be crucial as Tanzania prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

  • Tanzania Orders a Steel Plant to Halt Operations Over Environmental Violations
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A steel manufacturing factory in Mkuranga District, Coast Region, has been ordered to suspend operations indefinitely after government inspectors uncovered serious environmental violations and discovered unused bullets inside the premises during a surprise inspection.

  • Zanzibar Tourist Arrivals Rise 3.1% in June
    on July 13, 2026

    [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR recorded 69,605 tourist arrivals in June this year, a 3.1 per cent increase compared with 67,496 visitors received during the same month in 2025, reflecting the islands' continued growth as one of the country's leading tourism destinations.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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