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Zanzibar MP Gives Capital to 70 Women Entrepreneurs

Zanzibar’s Mtambwe constituency representative and Minister for Communication, Information Technology and Innovation, Dr Mohammed Ali Suleiman, has provided business capital to 70 women entrepreneurs and urged residents to establish and formally register business groups to improve their access to loans, financial assistance
October 29, 2026

Tanzania Strengthens TPDC Oil and Gas Role

Tanzania’s government has strengthened the capacity of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to explore and develop the country’s oil and natural gas resources by granting it four exploration licences, enabling the national petroleum company to own exploration blocks and participate more
October 29, 2026

TPDC to Take Over Songo Songo Gas Operations

The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has been granted licences for the exploration and development of four oil and natural gas blocks, marking a significant step towards strengthening Tanzania’s control over its petroleum resources and expanding the role of its national energy
October 29, 2026

Tanzania Records 7,219 Rape Cases In 2025

Tanzania recorded 7,219 rape cases in 2025, prompting the government to intensify calls for the public to report sexual violence and reject private settlements that prevent survivors from accessing justice. Deputy Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Maryprisca Mahundi
October 28, 2026

Tanzania Sets TZS 27,000 Electricity Connection Fee

The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to connecting residents in qualifying urban areas with rural characteristics to electricity at a subsidised fee of TZS 27,000, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable and reliable power. Deputy Minister for Energy
October 28, 2026

Kijaji Warns Against Encroachment On Protected Areas

Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, has urged communities to protect conservation areas, warning that their preservation is essential for environmental sustainability, public welfare and the survival of future generations. Kijaji made the remarks on October 27, 2026,
October 28, 2026

Tanzania Targets New Mining Investments Through TMIC 2026

Tanzania is seeking to expand investment opportunities in its mining sector through the 2026 Tanzania Mining Investment Conference (TMIC 2026), with the government aiming to attract international investors, strengthen local expertise and increase the economic benefits derived from the country’s mineral resources.
October 28, 2026

Tanzania Strengthens Ebola Preparedness in Mbeya

Tanzania’s Ministry of Health, through its Emergency and Disaster Management Unit, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) and other stakeholders, is strengthening preparedness for disease outbreaks, including Ebola, while improving emergency, accident and critical
October 27, 2026

Homera Inaugurates TZS 1.278 Billion School in Lindi

Tanzania’s Minister for Energy,   , has officially inaugurated Likong’o Pre-Primary and Primary School in Lindi Region, constructed at a cost of TZS 1.278 billion under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme associated with the country’s proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project. The
October 27, 2026
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