Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has said the completion of the Malangali Power Substation project in Rukwa Region will open a new chapter in economic development by improving access to reliable electricity, attracting investors and enabling Tanzania to export power to neighbouring countries. Speaking during a visit to inspect the progress of construction at the substation,...
Tanzania has been identified as one of the African countries with a high number of adults living with diabetes, with approximately 2.9 million people aged between 20 and 79 affected by the disease. According to a report by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), published in 2025 and based on 2024 estimates, the prevalence of diabetes...
Fuel prices in Tanzania have increased by more than Sh200 per litre, with the new rates taking effect from October 7. In Dar es Salaam, petrol now sells at Sh4,057 per litre, up from Sh3,796 in September, while diesel has risen to Sh4,086 from Sh3,877. Kerosene recorded the highest increase, climbing to Sh4,067 per litre...
Tanzania is facing a funding gap of more than TZS 31 trillion for climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, with total financing needs estimated at USD 19.3 billion. Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar made the remarks while speaking at a Climate Change Financing Dialogue held at the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) in Dar es...
Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has said Tanzania is positioning itself to become a centre of excellence for cancer treatment expertise and training in Sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking at the IAEA Scientific Forum in Vienna, Austria, he said Tanzania has made significant progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment through investments made by the government under the...
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...
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...
Food vendors in Tanzania are expected to gain from a new government initiative aimed at improving their working conditions and integrating them more effectively into the formal economy. The plan, introduced under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, focuses on upgrading infrastructure, including designated vending areas and improved market facilities. Officials say the move is designed to...
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 has recorded a milestone in its healthcare sector after producing its first specialist in paediatric digestive system diseases, according to local media reports. Dr Livin Mumburi has become the country’s first expert focused on disorders affecting the digestive system in children, a field that has long faced a shortage of specialised professionals. Health experts...