China exports first batch of poultry hatching eggs to Tanzania

CHINA – China is sending its first batch of locally bred poultry hatching eggs to Tanzania, marking a new chapter in agricultural trade between the two countries. The consignment, comprising around 35,000 white-feathered broiler hatching eggs, was...

What you need to know about Tanzania's elections

How does Tanzania's electoral system work? Tanzania has a first-past-the-post system, with the president and vice president jointly and directly elected via simple majority popular vote. They serve 5-year terms, which are renewable once. The...

Wildlife foundation hands over K9 unit facility to strengthen Tanzania’s fight against wildlife trafficking

Arusha. The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has handed over a K9 Unit Management Facility to the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) to bolster the country’s efforts in combating illegal wildlife trafficking. The facility, valued at...

Tanzania government raises private sector minimum wage by 33.4 percent

Dar es Salaam. The government, through the Prime Minister's Office for Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disabilities, has announced a new minimum wage for the private sector, increasing it from Sh275,060 to Sh358,322 — a rise of 33.4...

The GGI: An era for strengthening Africa's global presence

A business manager from Hunan Modern Agriculture International Development Co. Ltd. checks the growth of chili peppers with a local staff member at the Gashora Farm in Nyagatare District, Rwanda, on May 22 (XINHUA) The Global Governance Initiative...

EACOP community programme: WASCO trains, equips Tanzanians to contribute to local development

Wasco Energy, through its whol­ly owned subsidiary Wasco ISOAF, has trained 124 young Tanzanians in technical and vocational disciplines as part of its community develop­ment efforts in regions along the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)...

TISEZA, TCB Bank partner to open investment, banking services for the diaspora

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA Investment and Special Economic Zone (TISEZA) has partnered with TCB Bank and the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Canada held talks with Tanzanian diaspora in a bid to boost investment and banking services, particularly...

SportPesa Tanzania named Africa’s best sports betting brand at the best brand Africa awards

From over 12,000 brands across the continent, SportPesa Tanzaniahas emerged as a continental champion — recognized as Africa’s Best Sports Betting Brand at the Best Brand Africa Awards. This recognition isn’t just a title; it’s proof that the...

Govt fulfills key promises to teachers, says Dodoma RC

DODOMA: THE government has made significant progress in addressing longstanding issues affecting teachers, including promotions, salary adjustments and various benefits, a move that has greatly improved teacher welfare and strengthened the public...

Tanzania - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

What is the legal framework governing bribery in Tanzania? The main law governing anti-corruption/bribery in Tanzania is the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Act, 2007, (PCCA) which applies in conjunction with other related laws, like the...

Equity Group net profit rises 32pc to Sh54.1bn in Q3

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Equity Group has posted a 32 percent rise in net profit to Sh54.1 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, up from Sh40.9 billion recorded in the previous quarter, driven by strong performance across its regional...

USTR and China port charges one-year truce

Following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday reciprocal port charges are to be suspended. The meeting was hailed as a great success by President Trump with apparent agreement on...

Blue economy project to benefit 2000 individuals

BAGAMOYO: OVER 2,000 individuals in Bagamoyo and Kinondoni districts are set to benefit from a five-year Community Managed Savings Groups (CMSG) project, which incorporates Blue Economy activities. This follows the signing of an agreement between...

ADA-TADEA pledges sweeping reforms to Tanzania’s prison system  

SHINYANGA: THE presidential candidate for the ADA-TADEA party, Georges Bussungu, has pledged sweeping reforms in the country’s prison system if elected President, promising to equip inmates with life skills training and provide stipends for every...

Four Tanzanian students arrested over cannabis biscuits at house party

Dar es Salaam. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has arrested four people accused of making cannabis biscuits during a house party in the city. The suspects, all aged 26 and reported to be university students, were found...

Anglican churches in Mombasa for International Hymn Festival

More than 80 Anglican Churches from Eastern Africa are in Mombasa for the annual International Hymn Festival (IHF), from October 29, and running for four days. The event, being held at Mombasa Memorial Cathedral Anglican Church, has attracted...

Tanzania’s health, agriculture sectors reap fortunes from TBPL products

KIBAHA: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr Hashil Abdallah, has stated that the Tanzania Biotech Products Ltd (TBPL) factory has become a vital pillar in both the health and agriculture sectors by producing...

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments Agree to Sell Controlling Interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC AG

ATLANTA & ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025-- The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced...

Amnesty warns Tanzania General Elections won’t be free and fair

Prime Africa Amnesty International has accused Tanzanian authorities of carrying out “systematic human rights violations” in the run-up to the country’s October 29 presidential election, which has already been marred by the exclusion of key...

Dodoma women urged to join SACCOS, avoid exploitative loans

DODOMA: WOMEN in Dodoma Region have been urged to join savings and credit cooperative societies (Saccos) as a sustainable solution to access capital and avoid exploitative moneylenders, commonly known as ‘mikopo umiza or kausha damu’. The call was...