Kenya has emerged as the leading African source of tourists to Zanzibar, contributing 7,911 visitors in August 2026, equivalent to 6.4% of all international arrivals to the islands. The figure represents a 75.2% increase compared with the 4,515 Kenyan visitors recorded in August 2025, and a 13.7% rise from the 6,959 visitors recorded in July...
A group of 152 tourists from Egypt has arrived in Zanzibar through a newly launched direct flight route connecting Cairo and Zanzibar, operated by EgyptAir. The inaugural flight is expected to boost tourist arrivals to Zanzibar and create more opportunities for the tourism sector. Zanzibar’s Minister for Works and Transport, Dr. Khalid Salum Mohamed, and...
Tanzania has secured unrestricted access to the Chinese market after Beijing removed tariffs on 100% of products imported from the East African nation, positioning the country to expand exports ranging from agricultural commodities to minerals into the world’s second-largest economy. The zero-tariff framework, which took effect on May 1, extends across all tariff lines and...
Tanzania and Türkiye have signed a double taxation agreement aimed at easing cross-border investment, as both countries seek to deepen economic ties and unlock new capital flows. The agreement is designed to eliminate the risk of income being taxed in both jurisdictions, a longstanding barrier for investors operating across borders. By providing clearer tax rules...
Tanzania has opened a new entrance gate at Tarangire National Park as part of efforts to improve access and strengthen tourism-driven growth in the country. The Mamire Gate, completed in April 2026 at a cost of more than Sh3.9 billion, is designed to ease entry for visitors, particularly those travelling from Dodoma via the...
A growing debate over the direction of Tanzania’s opposition has placed Chadema, the country’s largest opposition party, at the centre of an increasingly fragmented political landscape. In recent months, political stakeholders have raised concerns that opposition parties appear more focused on contesting each other than challenging the ruling establishment. At the heart of the debate...
Tanzania’s lion population has risen to around 17,000, making it the largest concentration of lions globally, according to government officials. The figure was announced by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Hassan Abbasi, during discussions with a visiting delegation from Uganda focused on wildlife conservation and tourism cooperation. Officials...
Tanzania says it has connected more than 60% of its rural hamlets to electricity, as part of an ambitious plan to achieve universal access by 2030. According to the Rural Energy Agency (REA), around 40,000 hamlets have already been electrified, while efforts are now focused on reaching the remaining 14,000 communities. Officials say...
Tanzania has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading destinations for mining investment, according to the latest global survey released by the Fraser Institute. The Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025 ranks Tanzania as the fourth most attractive mining jurisdiction in Africa, reflecting the country’s strong mineral potential and growing interest from international exploration...
A dramatic confrontation between the United States government and its own technology sector is raising a profound global question: Is America — long seen as the guardian of democracy — quietly transforming into a system where state power overrides freedom? The controversy follows a decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to designate American artificial intelligence...