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Tanzania’s mobile, digital financial systems hit new heights
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian financial sector has recorded remarkable progress, particularly through digital payment systems in the four- year presidency of Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. One of the major achievements is the increase in the amount of money...
Tanzania, Korea pledge stronger cooperation
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Korea have pledged to deepen their bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development, with a focus on fostering inclusive growth, enhancing economic competitiveness and promoting sustainable development. They...
GIS technology at PMO pavilion impresses President Mwinyi
DAR ES SALAAM: THE modern digital technology impressed Zanzibar President, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, when he visited the Integrated Pavilion of the Prime Minister’s Office at the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam today,...

(Hello Africa) China Day at Tanzania's largest trade fair underscores innovation, collaboration
The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair marked a significant milestone on Sunday with the celebration of China Day, spotlighting the expanding economic and cultural partnership between China and Tanzania, according to a Tanzanian official....

Feature: How Kiswahili is building a cultural bridge between China, Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, July 7 (Xinhua) -- On a quiet morning, inside a sunlit classroom at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam, a group of Chinese teachers was reciting Kiswahili greetings. "Habari za asubuhi," one said, smiling....
DESMI reinforces commitment to sustainability, local talent in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM : DESMI Africa, a subsidiary of the global oil spill response equipment manufacturer DESMI Ro-Clean based in Odense, Denmark, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development, local talent empowerment, and improved service...

Urban trends spark Tanzania’s beer shift
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s beer market is undergoing a quiet but notable transformation as urban consumers, particularly millennials and Generation Z, increasingly gravitate towards lighter, less bitter beers. The trend is reshaping product...
Tanzania defends 107.7tri/- debt as a global economic challenge
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s national debt has increased to 107.70tri/- as of May 2025, with 72.94tri/- being external debt and 34.76tri/- domestic debt. However, the Government has clarified that a significant portion of this increase does not stem...

Tanzania’s top universities fall short of ‘elite’ status
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has featured in the newly released UNIRANKS® 2025 global university rankings with 31 verified institutions. However, none secured the coveted ‘Elite University’ status—a distinction reserved for institutions excelling...
Tanzania pledges stronger trade ties with US
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has pledged to continue strengthening collaboration with the US, particularly in the area of trade, as the country rolls out its revised Foreign Policy, which places strong emphasis on economic diplomacy. The remark was...

Tanzanian pastoralists urge research into deadly livestock disease as government launches vaccination drive
Arusha. Pastoralist communities in Ngorongoro District have called on the government to prioritise research into Coenurosis, a parasitic disease that continues to kill large numbers of goats and sheep across the region. Known locally among the...

China Day at Tanzania's largest trade fair underscores innovation, collaboration
DAR ES SALAAM, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) marked a significant milestone on Sunday with the celebration of China Day, spotlighting the expanding economic and cultural partnership between China and...

Tanzania forges stronger university-industry ties
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is witnessing a growing wave of momentum in linking academia and industry, as universities, government, and private sector players intensify efforts to bridge the long-standing gap between graduates’ skills and the needs of...

Tanzania’s push for clean energy hinges on $1 billion LPG investment
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania requires more than $1 billion over the next decade to fully exploit its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) potential and accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy, stakeholders in the business and finance sectors have...

Samia urges Tanzanians to uphold peace ahead of 2025 elections
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged Tanzanians to safeguard the country's long-standing peace and unity as the nation prepares for the October 2025 General Election. Speaking on Saturday, July 5, 2025, during the inauguration of...
Tanzania opts to use nuclear energy to generate electricity
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry of Energy has begun taking steps to implement the directive issued by President Samia Suluhu Hassan regarding the use of nuclear energy in electricity generation, The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of...
Tanzania, Vietnam to deepen ties in trade, investment
SPAIN: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to bolstering its long-standing cooperation with Vietnam, with a particular focus on strengthening collaboration in investment, agriculture, trade, defence and regional...
Kiswahili unlocks jobs for Tanzanians
TANZANIA: AS the government continues to implement various initiatives to promote Kiswahili, the language is increasingly creating employment opportunities for Tanzanians both at home and abroad. According to the Executive Secretary of the...

How Africa is harnessing space technology for early warning systems against climate disasters
From Left, Head of the EU Delegation to Namibia, Ambassador Ana Beatriz Martins; African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), H.E. Moses Vilakati; Ministry of Works and Transport,...

Tanzanian innovator unveils water-cooled, fuel-efficient tricycle for African roads
Dar es Salaam. An innovator from the College of Engineering and Technology (CoET) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has developed a three-wheeled vehicle that uses both water and fuel, offering a cost-effective transport solution amid...