Tanzania joins Kenya and Africa in mourning Raila Odinga

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has joined the rest of Africa and the world in mourning the death of Kenyan political icon Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away at the age of 80 in the southern Indian city of Kochi yesterday morning. According to reports...

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence?

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence? Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness. Published on 15 October 2025 in ISS Today By...

Tanzania clubs on the verge of historic CAF Cup milestone

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is on the brink of making football history in the CAF continental club championships as all four of its representatives, Young Africans (Yanga), Simba SC, Azam FC and Singida Black Stars, stand a strong chance of qualifying...

Tanzania calls for joint action to address shifting global financing trends

Dar es Salaam. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for urgent and collective efforts to address shifting global development and financing trends that could affect Tanzania’s ambitious Vision 2050. Speaking at a high-level forum organised by...

Obesity has little to do with inactivity, according to researchers

A new study concludes that what we eat plays a far greater role. For cardiovascular diseases, cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, falls and fractures, mental health, and much more, physical activity is extremely important. But for weight...

Japanese nonprofit sends ambulance to rural Tanzania

OBU, Aichi Prefecture—An ambulance up for decommissioning after 10 years of service has a new lease of life in a village thousands of kilometers from Japan in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. Uswa and its population of 12,500 sit at an altitude...

YAS and Samsung partner to launch Galaxy A07 and A17 to boost smartphone penetration in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam. Yas, in partnership with global technology leader Samsung, has announced the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy A07 and A17 smartphones in Tanzania, marking a significant step in advancing smartphone usage and digital connectivity...

Infrastructure projects, tourism position Tanzania for steady economic progress

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s economy is projected to sustain its recovery momentum, with growth estimated at 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 6 percent for the full year, according to the latest Monetary Policy Statement issued by the...

Tanzania seeks to build value-added mining industries to create more jobs

TANGA: THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Engineer Yahya Samamba, has called on the executives of the Mining Commission to encourage the construction of value-added mining industries to increase employment, promote economic...

China, Tanzania unveil landmark Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango on Thursday officially inaugurated the Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark, a modern facility built with Chinese assistance to promote geological research, heritage conservation, and...

GCAA grants Air Tanzania operator certificate

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted a Validated Foreign Air Operator Certificate (VFAOC) to Air Tanzania, paving the way for the airline to commence operations between Dar es Salaam and Accra. In addition, the air transport...

Malawi Rallies Behind Silver Strikers Ahead of CAF Clash with Tanzania’s YANGA

Lilongwe, Malawi — Excitement is reaching fever pitch across Malawi as the nation unites behind Silver Strikers Football Club ahead of their highly anticipated CAF showdown against Tanzania’s football giants, Young Africans (YANGA) this weekend....

Eco-Schools project conserves natural forests in three Tanzanian regions

MOROGORO: TANZANIA has begun running a crucial initiative known as the Eco-Schools program in Morogoro, Iringa, and Tanga regions, whereby students and communities practice active citizenship and climate-resilient livelihood. This unique and...

Silver stun Yanga 1-0 in first leg

Silver Strikers’ good run in the CAF Champions League continued yesterday at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe after registering a crucial 1-0 victory over Tanzanian heavyweights Young Africans Sporting Club (Yanga) in the second preliminary...

CMAS to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent

Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness. Join our WhatsApp channel for more news updates...

Olusegun Obasanjo, President William Ruto among leaders attending Raila Odinga’s burial

President William Ruto is leading thousands of mourners at Raila Odinga’s state funeral held at JOOUST in Siaya County The ceremony has drawn regional and global dignitaries, reflecting Raila’s stature as one of Kenya’s most enduring political...

First ever large-scale climate funding targets low-emission, climate-resilient dairy systems in East Africa

A landmark six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. The Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme, led by the International Fund for Agricultural...

Promising start for Kenya at Africa Aquatics Zone Three championship

Swimmers in action during the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, Nairobi, on October 16, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyans had a good start despite facing stiff competition from their guests as...

flydubai to provide free meals and in-flight entertainment on all economy fares starting November 1

From October 1, 2025, Flydubai permits one 100Wh-or-less power bank in hand baggage only/Image: Flydubai Flydubai is set to enhance its Economy Class offering by including complimentary meals and in-flight entertainment for all passengers starting...

Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent

Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness. From 21 to 23 October, the Carbon Markets Africa...