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Tanzania Allocates $89 Million to Digital Infrastructure in 2026/27 ICT Plan
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Tanzania Allocates $89 Million to Digital Infrastructure in 2026/27 ICT Plan

Tanzania has unveiled a TZS 222.6 billion ($89 million) budget for its information and communications technology sector for the 2026/27 fiscal year, with most funding directed toward infrastructure as the country accelerates its digital economy agenda. Roughly 94% of the allocation is earmarked for development projects, including expansion of rural telecom towers, extension of the...

Commission of Inquiry: Oct. 29, 2025 Riots Were Planned, Funded and Coordinated.
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Commission of Inquiry: Oct. 29, 2025 Riots Were Planned, Funded and Coordinated.

A commission of inquiry has concluded that the Oct. 29, 2025 unrest was not spontaneous, but rather planned, financed and strategically coordinated, according to findings presented by Justice Othman Chande. The report says organizers recruited participants in advance, targeting vulnerable groups including youths and motorcycle taxi riders, known locally as bodaboda operators. Recruits were allegedly...

Opposition divisions raise questions over strategy and direction.
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Opposition divisions raise questions over strategy and direction.

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...

Utafiti: Tanzania yaongoza orodha ya nchi zinazopendwa zaidi na Wakenya kuhamia
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Utafiti: Tanzania yaongoza orodha ya nchi zinazopendwa zaidi na Wakenya kuhamia

Ripoti ya Glass House Brand Trust 2025, imeonyesha kuwa Tanzania imezishinda nchi zote za Afrika Mashariki na kuwa chaguo kuu kwa Wakenya wanaotaka kuhamia nchi jirani. Utafiti huo, uliotathmini kiwango cha imani kati ya watumiaji Wakenya na taasisi mbalimbali, umeonyesha kuwa asilimia 35.25% ya waliichagua Tanzania kuliko mataifa mengine ya Afrika Mashariki, wakitaja utulivu, gharama...

Tanzania Tops List of Preferred Relocation Destinations for Kenyans, New Survey Reveals
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Tanzania Tops List of Preferred Relocation Destinations for Kenyans, New Survey Reveals

According to the latest findings from the Glass House Brand Trust Report 2025, Tanzania has surpassed all its East African counterparts to become the most preferred destination for Kenyans looking to relocate. The survey, which explored the trust dynamics between Kenyan consumers and organizations, revealed that 35.25% of respondents chose Tanzania over other East African...

Dkt Samia: Tumeunda tume kuchunguza yaliyotokea Oktoba 29
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Dkt Samia: Tumeunda tume kuchunguza yaliyotokea Oktoba 29

Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan amesema Serikali imeunda tume ya kuchunguza yaliyotokea katika vurugu za Oktoba 29, mwaka huu ili kujua kiini cha tatizo.Ameeleza taarifa ya tume hiyo, itaiongoza Serikali kujielekeza katika mazungumzo ya kuleta maelewano na amani. Ameambatanisha hilo na kutoa pole kwa familia zilizopoteza ndugu na jamaa walipoteza maisha katika tukio hilo, kadhalika kuwaombea...

By 2050, Tanzania Could Hit U$1 Trillion GDP — If Project Delivery Works.
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By 2050, Tanzania Could Hit U$1 Trillion GDP — If Project Delivery Works.

By 2050, Tanzania is planning on growing its economy to an impressive U$1 trillion, transforming the nation into one of Africa’s most dynamic growth frontiers. But behind every ambitious projection lies a harder truth – sustainable growth demands systems that deliver. It is not simply about money, but about management, discipline, and governance. At the...

Dkt. Samia Suluhu atoa wito wa Amani na Utulivu Mchaguzi Mkuu 2025
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Dkt. Samia Suluhu atoa wito wa Amani na Utulivu Mchaguzi Mkuu 2025

Makunduchi, Unguja – Mgombea Urais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kupitia Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, amewahakikishia Watanzania kuwa vyombo vya ulinzi na usalama vipo imara na vimejipanga kikamilifu kuhakikisha Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Oktoba 29, 2025 unafanyika kwa amani na utulivu. Akizungumza jana Septemba 17, 2025 katika Kijiji cha Kajengwa, Makunduchi...

Air Tanzania kurejesha safari za Ulaya baada ya kukidhi masharti ya Umoja wa Ulaya
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Air Tanzania kurejesha safari za Ulaya baada ya kukidhi masharti ya Umoja wa Ulaya

Mashirika ya ndege yaliyoandikishwa nchini Tanzania yanatarajiwa kurejea tena kwenye safari za Ulaya baada ya kukamilisha masharti yaliyowekwa na Umoja wa Ulaya (EU). Hatua hiyo inakuja kufuatia jitihada mbalimbali zilizochukuliwa na mamlaka za usafiri wa anga nchini, kuhakikisha ndege, wataalamu na mifumo ya usimamizi wa anga inakidhi viwango na taratibu za kimataifa vinavyotakiwa na EU....

Tanzania Targets 30% Cut in Cancer Deaths by 2030
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Tanzania Targets 30% Cut in Cancer Deaths by 2030

Tanzania has set a bold target to reduce cancer deaths by 30% by 2030, as the country grapples with rising cases of non-communicable diseases. Cervical cancer is the leading killer among women, while prostate and oesophageal cancers dominate among men. Health experts cite late diagnosis, limited specialists, and costly treatment as key challenges. But with...