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Dodoma Region's Coordinator for Non-Communicable Diseases, Dr. Missana Yango, is urging residents to participate in a free health screening campaign. He emphasized that early detection through such checkups is essential for identifying health risks and starting treatment promptly. The...

Mining and quarrying led private sector credit growth in Tanzania, expanding by 32.4 percent over the year ending in October. This surge, reported by the Bank of Tanzania, significantly outpaced the growth in agriculture and trade, signaling heightened investment and confidence in the extractive...

The Benjamin Mkapa Hospital recently concluded a two-day health outreach program for employees at the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups. The initiative provided free screenings for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, mental health, and non-communicable diseases to 98 staff...

The Ministry of Education has directed the College of Business Education to develop and enhance both short and long-term business education programs. Permanent Secretary Professor Carolyne Nombo stated that this initiative aims to produce qualified teachers and strengthen business training...

Industry specialists are emphasizing the critical need for regular safety inspections of vehicles using Compressed Natural Gas. John Enock, a director at Jampion CNG Inspection Services, explained that this new technology involves handling highly pressurized cylinders, making thorough checks...

Vodacom shares have maintained a strong performance on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, with their value consistently exceeding 570 shillings per share and recently reaching 600 shillings. This upward trend, which began at the start of November, reflects growing investor confidence in the...

Zanzibar experienced a significant surge in tourism, with international arrivals for October 2025 reaching over 86,700 visitors. This figure represents a 24 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year. Europe served as the primary source market, accounting for over 67 percent...

The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency has granted a 100-day extension to the contractor for the TACTICS road project in Geita Town. This new deadline, set for February 8, 2026, follows significant implementation delays. Project Consultant Engineer Rechnold Manyanga reported that the work...

Residents of Shanake Shehia in Micheweni District, Pemba, have requested that the government establish a fisheries training college in their area. They explained that fishing is their primary economic activity but current traditional methods limit their income and promote unsustainable...

The Kibaha Municipal Council Executive Director, Dr. Rodgers Shemwelekwa, has urged residents to support government-led development projects for their own benefit. He made this appeal following an inspection tour of eight projects in Picha ya Ndege Ward valued at 1.6 billion shillings. The...

A national meeting in Dodoma has charted a course for Tanzania's agricultural modernization, focusing on mechanization as a key driver. Stakeholders reviewed a study indicating strong demand for machinery and significant opportunities for youth and women as operators and service providers...

The Personal Data Protection Commission has instructed the National Health Insurance Fund to establish a strategic partnership for safeguarding member information. During a meeting in Dodoma, the Commission's CEO, Dr. Emmanuel Mkiria, emphasized the legal obligation of the NHIF to protect...

Erasto Sima, the Bukoba District Commissioner, has called for a collaborative effort between parents and teachers to address significant issues of student truancy and dropouts. He identified parental involvement as essential for improving academic results and student retention. Sima stressed...

The Tanzania Revenue Authority Commissioner General, Yusuph Mwenda, has pledged collaboration with the private sector to support business growth and resolve ongoing challenges. During a visit to Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo International Market, he expressed sympathy for recent difficulties faced by...

President Hussein Mwinyi of Zanzibar has announced a new cabinet, expanding the number of ministries from eighteen to twenty. He explained that this restructuring was intended to enhance government efficiency and address new national priorities. The creation of two new ministries, one for...

Canadian tourists visiting Arusha National Park reported being deeply impressed by their experience in Tanzania. The group expressed that the park had surpassed their expectations, rating it a twelve out of ten. They specifically praised the region's breathtaking wildlife, beautiful waterfalls...

President Hussein Mwinyi of Zanzibar confirmed that four of the twenty recently established ministries would be reserved for the ACT Wazalendo party. He stated this offer was conditional upon the party formally entering a Government of National Unity with the ruling CCM. The allocation includes...

A government minister has expressed full confidence in South Africa's preparedness for the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, despite an announced United States boycott. Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stated that the absence of certain nations would not detract from the event...

Iqbal Survé, Chairman of Independent Media, has called for a fundamental restructuring of global governance to establish a more equitable international system. Addressing a forum on China-Africa cooperation in Johannesburg, he advocated for reforms that would amplify the influence of the Global...

A legislative report has exposed severe operational failures and neglect at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital, prompting the Public Servants Association to demand immediate government intervention. The union described conditions at the facility as a constitutional breach, citing critical equipment...