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Arusha's regional boss, Amos Makalla, told the Spanish contractor GESI Espanola to quit dragging their feet on the 11 billion shilling runway lighting project at Arusha Airport. The regional commissioner checked progress on site and basically said he wants lights and generators shipped ASAP...

Tanzania's anti-trafficking squad is asking everyone to team up against human smugglers since criminals keep inventing fresh tactics as tech evolves. Celestine Makoba from the government secretariat spoke at a training session run by Tanzania Relief Initiative and TANAHUT in Dar es Salaam, and...

Tanzania's drug enforcement squad grabbed 3.8 tonnes of narcotics during November raids and torched 18 acres of marijuana plants while nabbing 84 suspects. Commissioner General Aretas Lyimo announced courts seized 3.3 billion shillings worth of property from alleged traffickers Saleh Khamis...

Tanzania's minerals minister, Anthony Mavunde, sat down with Perseus mining executives Lee-Anne de Bruin and Matt Cavedon to hash out plans for the Nyanzaga gold mine dropping in Sengerema District, over in Mwanza Region. The company's finance chief, Isaac Lupokela, tagged along for the Dar es...

Tanzania's fisheries ministry kicked off a committee meeting for the TASFAM Project, and Permanent Secretary Agnes Meena announced the 117 million dollar initiative will upgrade coastal fishing operations across 16 mainland councils plus Unguja and Pemba. The World Bank-backed five-year program...

Tanzania's energy regulator just dropped new fuel price caps that kicked in countrywide, with petrol hitting between 2,749 and 2,842 shillings per liter depending on whether you're filling up in Dar es Salaam or Mtwara. EWURA blamed global oil market shifts and exchange rate jumps for the...

Tanzania's government and lawmakers are teaming up to lock down steady cash for fighting antimicrobial resistance after meeting on the sidelines of an African summit happening in Dar es Salaam. Chief Pharmacist Daudi Masasi ran the preliminary session, and everyone agreed that funding gaps are...

SGA Security grabbed another trophy at the Consumer Choice Awards Africa ceremony held at Dar es Salaam's SuperDome, winning the Most Trusted and Equipped Security Services Provider title. Managing Director Dr Eric Sambu credited the win to their 18,000-plus regional staff who keep grinding for...

Tanzania's environment council marked disability awareness day by pushing for better access to green spaces and climate planning. NEMC Director General Dr Immaculate Semesi said environmental work falls flat when disabled people get left out of major decisions, and she wants government offices...

Tanzania's national parks authority just teamed up with a Zanzibar tourism group to keep visitors hanging around the mainland longer instead of bouncing straight back to the islands. TANAPA and ZATI signed this deal in Zanzibar with help from the tourism ministry's permanent secretary, Dr Aboud...

PUMA Energy Tanzania snagged two continental awards at a Dar es Salaam ceremony after consumers voted them the best oil and fuel provider across Africa and most convenient gas station network in the country. Managing Director Fatma Abdallah said the recognition validates their push for quality...

Tanzania's minerals boss, Anthony Mavunde, rolled out plans to juice up tanzanite's street cred and hook local traders with better systems at the Mirerani exchange hub. The gemstone brought in 161 billion shillings before, and the whole mining game just crossed 1 trillion in revenue by mid-2025...

Simba SC cut ties with manager Dimitar Pantev after the Bulgarian lasted barely two months on a two-year contract that started in early October. Assistant coach Selemani Matola takes over while the Tanzanian club hunts for a permanent boss following back-to-back losses in the CAF Champions...

Young Africans SC from Tanzania became the first squad to officially sign up for the African Club Association by dropping 1,000 bucks on membership. The Jangwani crew beat every other team across the continent to registration, which basically puts them at the front of a movement trying to...

Tanzania dropped treason charges against cosmetics seller Jenifer Jovin, better known as Niffer, and Mika Lucas Chavala after prosecutors told the court they had no plans to keep the case going. Senior Resident Magistrate Aaron Lyamuya approved the request from State Attorney Titus Aron and let...

PUMA Energy Tanzania grabbed two continental trophies at the Consumer Choice Awards ceremony in Dar es Salaam after voters picked them as Africa's top oil and fuel company, plus Tanzania's most convenient gas station chain. Managing Director Fatma Abdallah said the double win validates their...

Tanzania's business registration agency just flexed some solid numbers after going mostly digital over the past five years. BRELA boss Godfrey Nyaisa told Industry Minister Judith Kapinga that over 90 percent of their stuff runs online after linking up with tax and ID databases. The agency...

Jubilee Life Insurance Tanzania grabbed its fifth straight continental trophy at a weekend ceremony in Dar es Salaam after being voted the most reliable life insurance provider in the country. Chief Finance Officer Hillary Godson said the Consumer Choice Awards Africa recognition shows...

Tanzania's minerals minister dropped plans to pump up tanzanite's reputation and get better prices for the local mining scene in Mirerani. Anthony Mavunde told dealers and brokers at the Tanzanite Exchange Centre that the gemstone pulled in 161 billion shillings before, and the whole mining...

Zanzibar's agriculture minister told farmers and government workers they need to stop acting like solo players if they want the islands to actually feed themselves long-term. Suleiman Masoud Makame checked out irrigation setups, livestock spots, and forestry projects in North Unguja, and he said...