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

  • Her Initiative Sets Ambitious Goal to Empower More Women
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- What began with a painful observation about girls' limited access to education in Tanzania has grown into an initiative seeking to transform the economic future of thousands of young women.

  • Tanzania Launches New Industrial Policies in Efforts to Advance Industrialization
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has launched the Sustainable Industrial Development Policy 2025 and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Policy 2003, with the government seeking to strengthen industrial growth, expand employment opportunities and promote entrepreneurship.

  • Tanzania, Turkey Move to Cement Their Parliamentary Relations
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- Tanzania and Turkey have expressed their commitment to strengthening parliamentary relations and enhancing diplomatic cooperation between the two countries through increased engagement and exchange of experiences.

  • Dr Dugange Orders Tarura, DMDP,Dar City Council to Secure Contractor for Kimanga-Mazda Road
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (Regional Administration and Local Government), Dr Dugange, has directed the Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA), the Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project (DMDP) and the Dar es Salaam City Council, through Ilala District, to ensure that a contractor for the construction of […]

  • Dodoma Residents Strikes Gold in Dairy Goat Business
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- For Christina Kishongaa, a mother of four in Dodoma Region, a dairy goat has become more than a source of milk.

  • Tanzania Earns 682bn - From 175,000 Tonnes of Cashew Nuts Sold Through Wrs System
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- MORE than 175,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts have been sold for Sh682 billion within three weeks of the 2026/27 marketing season, while over 200,000 tonnes have been collected through the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS).

  • Ukerewe DC Oversees the Destruction of Illegal Fishing Gear Worth 21m
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Nansio -- UKkerewe District Commissioner, Mr Christopher Ngubiagai, has overseen destruction of illegal fishing gear worth 21m/- seized during a special operation in the district.

  • Tanzanian Firms Shine At 2026 EAC Quality Awards
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Kigali -- Tanzanian companies and public institutions have recorded notable success at the 2026 East African Community (EAC) Quality Awards, winning top positions in several categories at the regional event held in Kigali, Rwanda, on November 2, 2026.

  • Tanzania Promotes Its Tourism Attractions At Canada's Sitv 2026
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Montreal -- Tanzania has stepped up efforts to promote its tourism attractions in the Canadian market through participation in the 2026 Salon International Tourisme Voyages (SITV), held in Montreal, Canada, from October 30 to November 1, 2026.

  • Taifa Group Uses Goat Races Prizes to Help Underprivileged Students Access Higher Learning
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAIFA Group has donated its full prize winnings from September Goat Races to Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oysterbay to support underprivileged children in Tanzania to access higher learning studies.

  • Apa Apollo Expands in Tanzania With Majority Stakes in Two Insurers
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Kenya's APA Apollo Group has acquired majority stakes in two Tanzanian insurers, Metro Life Assurance and Meticulous General Insurance, to expand its presence in East Africa's insurance market.

  • Dr Homera Meets Tanzanian Envoy in UAE As Energy Industry's Stakeholders Tackle Challenges Affecting It
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Abu Dhabi -- Energy Minister, Dr Juma Homera, has visited Tanzania's Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in Abu Dhabi, where he held discussions with embassy officials on various issues related to cooperation and investment in the energy sector.

  • Energy Ministry, Malaysia's FVIS SDN BHD in Talks to Explore Investment Areas in Tanzania's Energy Sector
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- The deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, has held talks with representatives of Malaysian company FVIS SDN BHD to explore investment opportunities in Tanzania's energy sector.

  • Tanzania Orders Motorcyclists to Install GPSps Tracking Devices in Case of Theft
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has advised motorcycle owners to install Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking devices on their motorcycles to facilitate tracking and recovery in the event of theft.

  • PM Orders Ministries,Institutions to Prioritise 'Made in Tanzania' Products in Procurement
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed government ministries and public institutions to prioritise locally manufactured products in procurement, as Tanzania seeks to strengthen domestic industries, protect jobs and accelerate economic transformation.

  • Heavy Rains Leave 143 Families Counting Losses
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Mbeya -- MORE than 143 households in Mbeya and Kigoma regions have been affected by heavy rains and strong winds that damaged at least 142 houses, four churches and a warehouse, leaving families counting losses as authorities call on residents in disaster-prone areas to move to safer locations.

  • Primary Schools Face 37pc Teacher Shortage
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIMARY schools are facing a teacher shortage of 37 per cent, compared with 16.4 per cent in secondary schools, prompting continued annual recruitment to address staffing gaps and improve learning conditions.

  • Billions Pour Into Stadia - How EAC Nations are Investing for AFCON
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- TANZANIA, Kenya and Uganda are investing heavily in modern sports infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), combining new stadium construction with the modernisation of existing facilities to meet international football standards.

  • Food Security Demands More Than Bumper Harvests
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA is strengthening efforts to achieve sustainable food security through improved seed varieties, agricultural innovation, stronger extension services and collaboration among the government, private sector, research institutions, development partners and farmers.

  • TRA Expands Tax Education, Tin Services to Colleges
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Tabora -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in Tabora Region has embarked on a campaign to provide tax education and register students for Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) at various higher learning institutions.

  • Tanzania, Unido Launch Five-Year Industrial Growth Programme
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have launched a five-year programme aimed at accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the country.

  • Ndejembi's Appointment Highlights Constitutional Continuity
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan's first year in her second term has been marked by an important leadership transition, following the resignation of Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi and the subsequent appointment of Mr Deogratius Ndejembi to fill the position.

  • Samia Charts Path Towards Peace, National Unity
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- AS Tanzania marks one year since President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for her current term on November 3, 2025, attention turns to a period shaped by significant national challenges, difficult decisions and efforts to safeguard the country's unity and stability.

  • WMA Tightens Checks to Drive Industrial Growth
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) will strengthen inspections of industrial raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with measurement standards, in a move aimed at improving product quality and competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

  • Chinese Experts Urge BRI Media Reporting With National Perspectives
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Fuzhou -- CHINESE experts have urged journalists from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to report on the programme from national development perspectives, highlighting its contribution to economic transformation, poverty reduction and people-to-people cooperation.

  • Tanzania Set for COP31 Climate Change Conference in Türkiye
    on November 5, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA is set to participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.

  • Tanzania Targets 50 Per Cent Formal Employment By 2050
    on November 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- AT LEAST 50 per cent of Tanzanians are expected to secure decent employment in the formal sector by 2050, as part of long-term efforts to expand economic opportunities and promote inclusive growth.

  • Samia Era Spurs Tanzania's Sporting Rise
    on November 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S sporting landscape is gaining international recognition, with national teams and individual athletes reaching milestones that have strengthened the country's position in African and global sport.

  • Mining Sector Accelerates Growth Through Reforms, Investment
    on November 4, 2026

    [Daily News] Arusha -- THE Ministry of Minerals has collected 411bn/- in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding its revenue target by 17 per cent and reflecting progress in implementing the government's mining sector development agenda during the first year of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's second term.

  • IG Kanja Denies Police Custody of Missing Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipaya
    on November 3, 2026

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied that security officers arrested or detained missing Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya, even as he faced questions in the High Court over investigations into a wave of abductions.

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa
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