01/16/2026

Tanzania Praised for Hosting DRC Refugees

[Daily News] Kigoma -- THE Minister of State-in Charge of Social Welfare, Humanitarian Action and Solidarity from the DR Congo Ms Eve Bazaiba Masudi, has praised the Tanzanian government for providing asylum to DRC refugees.

01/16/2026

Development Vision 2050 - PM Demands New Zeal

[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has urged all civil servants to abandon the "business as usual" approach in implementing DIRA 2050, aimed at transforming Tanzania into a one trillion US dollar economy by 2050.

01/16/2026

TR Office Calls for Pic Support to Strengthen Public Investment Reforms

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR) yesterday conducted a special seminar for the Parliamentary Public Investment Committee (PIC) in Dodoma, aimed at strengthening parliamentary oversight of public investments and advancing long term reform initiatives.

01/16/2026

Nationwide Tax Training Boosts Revenue Collection

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has launched a nationwide capacity-building programme on the newly introduced Integrated Domestic Revenue Administration System (IDRAS), aimed at transforming tax collection and improving efficiency.

01/16/2026

Climate Change Threatens Coffee Farming

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CLIMATE change is significantly impacting coffee farming in Tanzania, increasing production costs and reducing yields, according to the Paradox of Climate-Smart Coffee (PACSMAC) project findings.

01/16/2026

Angolan Forward Depu Joins Yanga

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- YOUNG Africans have signed Angolan striker Dziekujemy Depu from Polish side RKS Radomiak Radom as they prepare for the second half of the Mainland Premier League season and CAF Champions League fixtures.

01/16/2026

Tanzania Cherishes Its Six-Decade-Long Ties With Jica

[Daily News] Tokyo -- TANZANIA and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have affirmed to strengthen their long- existing cooperation in economic and social development projects, as the cooperation hits its six decades today.

01/15/2026

Opposition to Chair Key Watchdog Committees

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE 13th Parliament has constituted 17 parliamentary committees, with two of the most sensitive oversight bodies -- the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Local Authorities Accounts Committee (LAAC) placed under the leadership of opposition Members of Parliament.

01/16/2026

CAG Commends Tarura On Roads Improvement

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Controller and Auditor General (CAG) Mr Charles Kichere has commended the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) for its significant contribution to the development of road infrastructure across the country.

01/16/2026

Govt Commends Udom's Role in Advancing Legal Aid Campaign

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The government has commended the University of Dodoma (UDOM) for its strategic and exemplary role in implementing the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign (MSLAC), citing the institution as a key partner in bringing justice closer to citizens.

01/16/2026

Farmers Call for Rainwater Harvesting, Insurance to Tackle Climate Risks

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Farmers in Dodoma Region have appealed to the government to urgently implement climate commitments agreed at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), citing the need for rainwater harvesting projects and agricultural insurance to safeguard livelihoods increasingly threatene

01/16/2026

Faida Fund's Assets Forecast to Hit 70bn/ - By Mid-Year

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Faida Fund Scheme, under Watumishi Housing Investment (WHI), is projected to record continued growth in assets under management, reflecting sustained investor interest and rising participation in collective investment schemes.

01/16/2026

Ai Skills Redraw the Global Labour Map

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future workplace disruptor--it is already reshaping the structure of global labour markets.

01/16/2026

Makonda Sounds Early AFCON 2027 Rallying Call

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The newly appointed Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, has issued a firm and urgent call for Tanzania to begin immediate and comprehensive preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, stressing that the road to the continental showpie

01/16/2026

Tanzania Embarks On Strategic Mining Deals With India, Korea

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has held separate discussions with the Ambassador of India to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, and the Ambassador of Korea to Tanzania, Eunju Ahn, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation in the mining sector with both countries.

01/16/2026

Gombani Signals Big Sports Drive

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- The President of Zanzibar, Hussein Mwinyi, has reaffirmed the government's strong commitment to developing and modernising sports infrastructure, describing the completion and official opening of the Gombani Stadium as a clear demonstration of that resolve.