Former Tanzania coach eyes Eric Chelle's job, sets World Cup target for Super Eagles

A former Tanzania coach has reportedly indicated interest in handling the Super Eagles of Nigeria The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are considering disengaging coach Eric Chelle if he fails to secure a World Cup ticket Nigeria will take on...

Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election

Alfred LasteckBBC Africa, Northern Tanzania ShareSave Fresh trauma arrives with every election season in Tanzania for 42-year-old Mariam Staford. For most, the fiesta-like rallies and songs, along with the campaign messages, signal a chance for...

Public Service Recruitment: 41,500 vacancies open to qualified Tanzanians by November

Dodoma. The Government has announced 41,500 job vacancies for the 2025/2026 financial year, urging qualified Tanzanians to seize the opportunities without delay. The vacancies distribution in different sectors and quantity in brackets are:...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?

Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

In healthcare, patient’s interest must always be the priority, not money – Viaene  

Dominiek Viaene is the founder and owner of Protex Healthcare West Africa, a pacesetter in wound, burn and scar care with headquarters in Belgium and branches in Sub-Saharan Africa, which include Nigeria and Ethiopia. His company has been a major...

From manifesto to legacy: Tanzania’s living promise of conservation

TANZANIA: IN September 1961, on the eve of Tanganyika’s independence, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere offered his people and the world a declaration that would come to define the nation’s relationship with nature. Standing in Arusha, he issued words that...

How CCM plans to strengthen irrigation farming in Tanzania

Shinyanga. The CCM presidential candidate, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand irrigation farming across Tanzania, aiming to boost agricultural growth to 10 percent annually by 2030. She made the revelation...

How Tanzania strengthens innovation ecosystem

IN a digital age defined by fastpaced transformation, Tanzania continues to position itself as a regional hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and youthdriven development. The country’s commitment to nurturing a dynamic startup ecosystem was once...

Nyerere’s vision for Dodoma taking shape through strategic projects

DODOMA: DODOMA’S ongoing transformation through major strategic projects has been described as a clear reflection of the late Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere’s vision of establishing the region as Tanzania’s administrative...

Boost to Tanzanian startups as Funguo’s investment hits 6.5bn/-

Dar es Salaam: FUNGUO Innovation Programme has expanded its catalytic funding to 6.5bn/-, marking a major milestone in supporting Tanzania’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The latest investment targets 13 high-potential startups and...

Least Risky Countries for Investors: Tunisia Ranked 166th Globally

The British firm Henley & Partners has published its “Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index,” a ranking that measures countries’ exposure to geopolitical, economic, and climate risks, as well as their capacity to deal with them. This index...

Megachurch founder sparks backlash with shocking claim about recent lavish purchase: 'Church is now a business'

"It's time…" by Lily CrowderOctober 12, 2025 Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Winners Chapel International church, has made headlines after declaring that his faith is the reason for his private jet acquisition. According to GhanaWeb, a 2024...

Fidelity Bank’s GTIC is equipping young innovators to build climate-smart agricultural sector

Ghana’s agricultural sector, a cornerstone of its economy, has long been a story of immense potential held back by persistent challenges. For generations, farmers have battled with the unpredictable nature of the weather, significant post-harvest...

Tanzania advocates for strengthening political will, reinforcement of solidarity in Africa

TANZANIA: OVER recent years, Africa has made notable strides in advancing both the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture. Critical mechanisms have been established to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts,...

Fidelity Bank Invests Over GH¢2m in Agricultural Innovation

Fidelity Bank Ghana has committed more than GH¢2 million across two cohorts of its GreenTech Innovation Challenge, positioning the initiative as one of the country’s most substantial private sector investments in agricultural technology and youth...

Saudi envoy backs Tanzania’s date palm project

BAGAMOYO: THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s ambitious date palm farming project designed to strengthen food security, boost livelihoods and promote climate resilience in semi-arid regions. Speaking...

Fast start as Nyerere Volleyball tournament gets underway

DAR ES SALAAM: THE 26th edition of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Volleyball Tournament got off to an energetic start yesterday at the Mwembeyanga grounds, delivering a thrilling showcase of skill and talent. In the women’s category,...

Toroitich breaks course record at Amsterdam Marathon

In just his second race over the distance, Kenya’s Geoffrey Toroitich Kipchumba broke the course record at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label Road race on Sunday (19) in 2:03:30. Aynalem Desta, another relative...

Is polygamy bad for society? Scientists think it could have benefits

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

CCM pledges economic empowerment for Mara residents

Musoma. The CCM presidential candidate, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has pledged to empower Mara residents economically through a comprehensive plan to create opportunities for youth, women, and small traders. Addressing thousands at Karume...