Tanzania strengthens its poultry industry through cooperation with the Netherlands

TANZANIA – Tanzania is working with the Netherlands to modernize its poultry industry through a joint effort aimed at raising production, promoting sustainable farming, and training local producers with advanced technology and practical expertise....

AG drives tech innovation to protect investments

DODOMA: THE government has embarked on a digital overhaul of its contract management systems to safeguard trillions of shillings in public investments and ensure value for money in major development projects. The initiative forms part of broader...

'Full of attacking talent' - Tanzania coach admits Super Eagles pose major threat in Afcon Group C

Tanzania head coach, Hemed Suleiman, has commended the attacking strength of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to start in Morocco this December. The Taifa Stars have been drawn in a tough Group C...

Uganda targets late-2029 start for flagship Hoima refinery project

The refinery will also serve regional markets, exporting refined products to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s long-awaited oil refinery is expected to begin operations in late 2029 or...

Tanzanian Catholic Archbishop Appeals for Continued Prayers for Mwalimu Nyerere’s Canonization Cause

The Tanzanian-born Catholic Church leader, who began his Episcopal Ministry in the Catholic Diocese of Dodoma in March 2011, emphasized that holiness is not a calling for Catholics alone but for all people, explaining that when individuals do good...

Raila Odinga: Christina Shusho, Bahati release music in honour of late politician

Raila Odinga's death has left the nation shaken, and tributes have poured into the country, honouring him as a statesman Several musicians hit the studio to honour Raila, or Baba, as they fondly called him, by showcasing their lyrical skills Among...

Tanzania Police: Missing Catholic priest found alive, cites debt and relationship struggles

Songea. The Ruvuma Regional Police have confirmed the discovery of Father Camilus Aroni Nikata, a Roman Catholic priest who was reported missing earlier this month. The priest was found alive but distressed, citing mental strain from financial...

Tanzania raises minimum wage for the private sector by 33.4 per cent

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has officially announced an increase in the minimum wage for the private sector, with the new rate rising by an average of 33.4 per cent, from 275,060/- to 358,322/- per month. The announcement was made by...

Tanzania police, opposition leader Godbless Lema trade words over life threat claims

Dar es Salaam. Opposition politician Godbless Lema has made a public appeal to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for protection, claiming his life is under serious threat. In a swift response, the Tanzania Police, through its spokesperson, issued a...

Tanzania allocates Sh10 billion to Kibaha biotech factory for pesticide production in 2025/2026

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has earmarked Sh10 billion for the Tanzania Biotech Products Limited (TBPL) factory in Kibaha, Coast Region, to support the development and production of various pesticides and related chemicals in the...

Japan’s imported baby boom spotlights a political and demographic time bomb

An increase in births to non-Japanese comes as politicians keep dodging the choice between economic decline and a more diverse population This week brought encouraging news for Japan’s long battle to defuse its demographic time bomb: Last year,...

Fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum Issues Landmark Joint Statement on Strengthening Partnerships Amid Global Challenges

Istanbul, October 17, 2025 – In a resounding call for unity and resilience, the Fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum concluded its two-day deliberations on Friday with the issuance of a comprehensive joint statement. Titled "Managing...

Bank of Tanzania denies claims of printing money for elections

Dar es Salaam. The Bank of Tanzania has categorically dismissed false claims circulating on social media suggesting that it is printing money to finance elections and that certain commercial banks are running out of cash. In an official statement,...

Tanzania launches smart health journey to transform chronic care

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (TANCDA) has called on Tanzanians to adopt healthier lifestyles, urging citizens to move more, eat wisely, and prioritise their mental well-being as part of a national push to achieve...

Tanzania government raises private sector minimum wage by 33.4 percent

Dar es Salaam. The government, through the Prime Minister's Office for Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disabilities, has announced a new minimum wage for the private sector, increasing it from Sh275,060 to Sh358,322 — a rise of 33.4...

TWCC sends 20 entrepreneurs for business experience in China

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), in collaboration with Equity Bank, has organized a two-week tour of 20 entrepreneurs to China to participate in a trade exhibition. The purpose of this trip is to provide these...

Tanzania giants eye CAF CL progress

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s football titans, Simba SC and Young Africans SC are gearing up for critical encounters this weekend, as they chase spots in the prestigious CAF Champions League group stage. The stakes are high, the spotlight intense and...

Tanzanians urged to adopt clean energy to curb health, climate crisis

DODOMA: TANZANIANS have been urged to abandon cooking with charcoal and firewood and adopt clean, alternative energy sources to safeguard their health and protect the environment from rapid climate change impacts. The call was made recently in...

The hunter-gatherer community fighting to protect its way of life in Tanzania

“We are facing a lot of changes,” says Sakoroma han’nta, an elder of the Hadzabe, a hunter-gather people who live in relative isolation in northern Tanzania. “When I was young, animals were plentiful, and we didn’t have to travel far to hunt. Now,...

Nigeria Missing as IMF Lists Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest economic outlook for Africa, highlighting several countries that are projected to record strong growth in 2025 — but notably, Nigeria, the continent’s largest economy, is missing from...