Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda lead EAC in health insurance expansion

RWANDA: TANZANIA, Kenya and Rwanda have emerged as leading East African Community (EAC) member states in expanding health insurance coverage, increasing access to medical services through formal insurance schemes. At the same time, the East...

FUNGUO programme expands funding to Sh6.5bn for high-potential startups

Dar es Salaam. The FUNGUO Innovation Programme has expanded its catalytic funding to a total of Sh6.5 billion, marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen Tanzania’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The latest round of...

Matinyi lead Tanzania’s quiet takeover of Nordic deals

SWEDEN: RECENTLY, in the grand yet crisp halls of the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Ambassador Mobhare Matinyi, Tanzania’s representative to Sweden (and by extension the Nordic and Baltic region), strode to the podium and didn’t just shake hands, he shook...

Latra sets terms for reviewing BRT Phase 2 ticket charges

Dar es Salaam. The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) has said it will only consider reviewing fares for the bus rapid transit (BRT) Phase Two route after confirming the effectiveness of the new electronic fare collection system. Latra...

Digital platform opens European markets for Tanzanian farmers

Arusha. More than 10,000 Tanzanian farmers are set to benefit from direct access to European markets through a new digital platform that cuts out middlemen, providing a reliable market for their produce. The initiative, a joint project between the...

Mutharika Appoints Richard Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Observer Mission to Tanzania

Published on October 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM by Edgar Naitha 106 words • approx. 1 min read President Arthur Peter Mutharika, in his role as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security...

IUCN's WALD Innovation Facility launches six flagship…

The Innovation Facility awards grants of up to €1.5 million per project. Following the global call for concepts, the Facility received almost 200 applications. Through a rigorous process, the most promising 6 projects were selected to receive...

How UDP manifesto aims to revolutionise economy

DAR ES SALAAM: UPON examining the manifestos of various political parties participating in the General Election scheduled for October 29, 2025, a strong focus is evident on economic and investment issues, which are crucial for promoting economic...

Northern Alliance Applauds President Mutharika for Appointing Former Speaker Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Mission to Tanzania

The Northern Alliance has hailed President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for appointing former Speaker of the Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Richard Msowoya, as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to Tanzania....

Evaluating AI-Supported Cervical Cancer Diagnostics in Kenya and Tanzania

AI can identify cervical cancer in women in resource-constrained areas of the world. To be effective, this technique requires investments in healthcare workers, dependable supply systems, and community confidence. This was demonstrated in a new...

Wilson Elias: New face of Tanzania’s political renewal

TANGA: ON August 31, 1984, in the quiet wards of Handeni District Hospital in Tanga Region, a baby boy entered the world- one whose journey would one day mirror the spirit of a nation in transition. Born to Elias Mulumbe, a respected District...

Dodoma SMEs counselled on financial discipline

Home/Business/Dodoma SMEs counselled on financial discipline DODOMA: SMALL and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in Dodoma have been urged to maintain strict financial discipline to avoid exploitative informal loans. At a workshop on accessing loans...

Tanzania engages US over new visa bond requirement

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...

Inside Nigeria’s Criminal Rosewood Economy

The cold bites harder at night. Nathaniel Bitrus* feels it on his face as the motorcycle roars along the dirt path to Sunawara, a small community in the Toungo area of Adamawa State, North East Nigeria. A chainsaw sits carefully on his lap, and...

Uganda refinery to start operations by early 2030

Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the 4Q29 or the 1Q30, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General Manager of Uganda Refinery Holding Co. Speaking during the Invest in Uganda panel sponsored by Uganda National Oil Co....

Barrick Gold hailed as tax benchmark with $92m payment to Tanzania

Bulyanhulu. The government has praised Barrick Gold Corporation for its exceptional tax compliance, highlighting the company’s $92 million income tax payment in 2024 as a benchmark for the mining sector. Barrick, which operates in partnership with...

The Abraham Accords and Sudan’s Global Counterrevolution

On October 23, 2020, Sudan became the third Arab-majority country to normalize relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. People gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Khartoum to stage a demonstration against the...

Makini presidential candidate pledges to make air travel affordable for all Tanzanians

Dar es Salaam. Demokrasia Makini presidential candidate, Mr Coaster Kibonde, has pledged to make air travel a normal and affordable means of transport for every Tanzanian if elected in the October 29 General Election. Speaking on October 12 in...

Veteran politician urges opposition to prepare, not protest

ARUSHA: Prominent political figure and veteran CCM member, Christopher ole Sendeka, has urged opposition parties in Tanzania to focus on preparing solid candidates and crafting coherent policies rather than looking for excuses when faced with...

Tanzania’s first ETF IPO oversubscribed by 36pc

THE capital market has reached a new milestone after Vertex International Securities Limited (Vertex) announced that its maiden Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Initial Public Offer (IPO) was oversubscribed by 36 per cent. An ETF works by pooling...