Presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan pledged to strengthen compensation systems for artists and athletes if elected. The Chama Cha Mapinduzi leader addressed supporters at Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza on Tuesday as campaigns concluded ahead of Wednesday's vote.
Hassan said her administration would build a film studio and entertainment venue to expand opportunities in creative industries. The government plans to supply modern equipment and to protect the intellectual property rights of performers and sports figures.
She told the rally that preparations for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations would fund the construction of athletic facilities across Tanzania. The infrastructure projects aim to generate jobs for young workers while...
The National Environment Management Council will compete in events hosted by the Federation of Sports for Public Institutions, Organizations and Private Companies in Tanzania. The agency received athletic gear funded by the Climate Change Adaptation Fund Project on Monday.
Director General Immaculate Sware Semesi said physical activity improves employee productivity while providing opportunities to discuss environmental protection. Sports Chairperson Fortinatus Patrick stated teams have trained across multiple disciplines ahead of the tournament scheduled for Mwanza from Nov. 13 through 29.
Finance Director Dickson Mjinja told staff the council plans to compete for medals rather than simply participate. Organizers will use the games...
Youth officials in Zanzibar warned young voters against emotional responses as the islands prepare for general elections on Wednesday. Director of Youth Development Shaib Ibrahim Mohamed addressed participants at a Pamoja Youth Initiative forum held at Zanzibar Beach Resort.
Mohamed said manipulators frequently target youth to create disorder before elections. He asked attendees to promote stability rather than engage with provocative messages as ballots are cast for national offices.
Representatives from district youth organizations attended the gathering alongside civil society advocates and government officials. Speakers outlined strategies for conducting peaceful voting across Zanzibar's electoral precincts.
Multiple bus and ferry operators halted service on Tuesday to allow workers and passengers to vote in national elections. Routes connecting Dar es Salaam with Arusha, Bukoba, Kigoma, Mwanza, and other regions remained idle through Wednesday.
The Tanzania Bus Owners Association attributed the pause to security concerns and voter participation. Association representative Mustapha Mwalongo said individual companies made independent decisions rather than following a unified directive.
Some operators anticipated that reduced ridership would make trips financially unviable. The suspension affects long-distance travel between major cities as Tanzanians select their president, legislators, and municipal representatives.
MiMa Zanzibar uses sports to advance women's rights and youth development across the archipelago. Founder Fatma Said Ahmed established the organization after working as a biochemist, building programs that teach leadership and health education through athletic activities.
The group has distributed menstrual cups to more than 1,000 women on Unguja Island through its Asan project. Soccer camps have trained over 100 players and reached 5,000 young people through mentorship. The organization launched its Sports and Leadership Academy in 2024.
MiMa partners with government ministries and the Zanzibar National Sports Council to shape policy discussions about gender equity. The group seeks donors and corporate partners to expand operations...
Home Affairs Minister Innocent Bashungwa said security forces have deployed nationwide to ensure safe voting on Tuesday when Tanzanians elect their president, lawmakers, and local officials. The minister, who is running for parliament in Karagwe Constituency, made the statement at the closing rally for the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, on Monday.
Bashungwa warned that authorities would take firm action against anyone attempting to disrupt order at polling stations. He called on young voters to participate in the electoral process while avoiding behavior that threatens stability.
The minister highlighted that his party's platform includes specific programs aimed at youth employment and development.
Staff from Benjamin Mkapa Hospital and the University of Dodoma marched through the capital on Monday evening to encourage voter participation in the general election set for Wednesday. The demonstration began at the hospital and concluded at the university campus, with leaders from both institutions emphasizing the need for peaceful voting.
Executive Director Prof Abel Makubi said the march aligned with the hospital's 10th anniversary while promoting civic engagement. Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Albino Tenge noted the event strengthened ties between the two institutions, as the university founded the hospital.
Hospital accountant Athuman Majid and Dr Angeline Joho from the university's School of Nursing and Public Health urged...
Religious leaders across Tanzania are calling for peaceful elections as citizens prepare to cast ballots on Tuesday for president, parliament members, and councilors. Church and mosque officials describe peace as the nation's most valuable legacy from founding fathers Julius Nyerere and Abeid Amani Karume.
Bishop Aman Furaha says peace enables development, education, and healthcare while chaos destroys progress. Archbishop Eliudi Isangya warns that some groups are spreading false information and discouraging voter turnout. Sheikh Shaban Juma from the Tanzania Muslim Council states that promoting unrest contradicts Islamic teachings.
The clerics emphasize that voting represents both a constitutional right and a civic duty. They urge...
Coast Region stands ready for Wednesday's vote after completing preparations across 3,941 polling centers, the area's top administrator told reporters on Monday. Abubakar Kunenge said civic education campaigns with stakeholders, nonprofits, and faith groups informed residents about electoral rights and duties at his Kibaha office.
Security forces coordinated protective measures to ensure voter safety and a peaceful ballot. The regional commissioner thanked President Samia Suluhu Hassan for declaring the election a public holiday to maximize participation.
Kunenge dismissed false claims about voting dangers and urged citizens to reject misinformation from malicious sources. He said residents must exercise constitutional rights without...
