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UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language

Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
November 11, 2025

HESLB Strengthens Systems to Enhance Loan Repayments

The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has taken a significant step towards improving the recovery of unpaid student loans by forming strategic partnerships with key government agencies. These include the National Identification Authority (NIDA), the Registration, Insolvency, and Trusteeship Agency (RITA),
September 12, 2024

Parliamentary Committee Criticizes English Medium Schools

The Parliamentary Committee on Education, Culture, and Sports has criticized all local authorities across the country, urging them to cease using government-run English medium schools as revenue sources. The committee’s chairperson, Ms. Husna Sekiboko, made this statement today during a visit to
September 11, 2024

Tanzania Teachers Face Rising Misconduct Issues

The teaching profession in Tanzania, integral to child development, is facing mounting concerns over ethical breaches. Recent data from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reveals troubling trends in teacher misconduct, including inappropriate relationships with students, alcohol abuse, and extreme anger towards pupils.
September 10, 2024

Minister Urges College to Embrace E-Commerce

Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, has called upon the College of Business Education (CBE) to introduce courses tailored to online business, with the goal of equipping Tanzanian youth with the necessary skills for success in the fast-growing e-commerce sector.
September 7, 2024

Significant Growth in Education Centers

A recent report from the Adult and Community Education Programme for 2024 has unveiled significant progress in the education sector. According to the findings, 97,217 learners attended 1,851 centers in 2023, with 39,789 men and 57,428 women participating. Omar Kipanga, the Deputy
September 6, 2024

Tanzania Reforms Legal Education Act for Graduates

The Tanzanian Parliament has passed the 2024 amendment to the Legal Education Act, fundamentally altering the requirements for law graduates in the country. The amendment, spearheaded by Minister of Constitution and Legal Affairs, Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, was introduced to address the challenges
August 29, 2024

Tanzania Urged to Introduce Patriotism Curriculum

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been called upon to instruct the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology to establish a curriculum dedicated to patriotism in schools. This request comes in light of concerns over a perceived decline in national pride among Tanzanians.
August 26, 2024

East African Education Conference Ends Successfully

The Minister of Education, Science and Technology Prof. Adolf Mkenda, has officially closed the first Education Conference of the East African Community and the celebration of the year of education of the African Union held in Arusha. Addressing the event, Prof. Mkenda
August 15, 2024

Government Halts New Curriculum Implementation

Recent developments in Tanzania’s education sector have left many questioning the decision-making processes of educational authorities. Notably, the government has suspended the implementation of the new curriculum for Form Five students, a move that has sparked widespread concern among educators, parents, and
August 6, 2024
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