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President Samia Names New Leaders to Key Institutions

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed new board chairpersons to several major national institutions in a leadership reshuffle aimed at reinforcing governance standards, regulatory oversight, and strategic sector performance. The latest appointments affect agencies responsible for national statistics, rail transport development, environmental
February 12, 2026

Police Commanders Trained on Election, Human Rights

The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has concluded a two-day training for police commanders from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The training focused on enhancing understanding of electoral processes and human rights ahead of the 2025 local government and general elections. The
October 19, 2024

Teachers Are the Shining Stars – Dr. Biteko

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, stated that teachers are the shining stars of our nation and urged the country to respect and elevate the teaching profession, which has been a source of knowledge for our
October 19, 2024

MP Gambo Calls for Changes to Tanzanite Regulations

The Member of Parliament for Arusha Urban, Mrisho Gambo, has called on the government to amend the laws and regulations governing the trade of Tanzanite, stressing that the ban on selling these gemstones outside the Mererani area is causing significant losses for
October 19, 2024

Chief Officer Urges Stakeholders to Support Climate Education

The Chief Wildlife Officer from the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Ms. Hawa Mwechaga, has called on development stakeholders to continue collaborating with the government in providing education on climate change issues in the country. She stated that these changes
October 19, 2024

Makonda and Avetisyan Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Arusha Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda held discussions with the Russian Ambassador to Tanzania, Andrey Avetisyan, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties between Arusha and Russia.  The meeting, held On October 17, 2024,at the regional office in Arusha, marked a significant step toward enhancing
October 17, 2024

Minister Bashe Calls for National Agricultural Sector Reform

The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, has emphasized the importance of initiating national discussions aimed at reviewing the structure of the agricultural sector, particularly with the goal of increasing youth involvement in agricultural activities. Hon. Bashe stated that Sokoine University of
October 17, 2024

Kikwete Launches Torch Relay to Mount Kilimanjaro

The Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister for Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Ridhiwani Kikwete, has announced that Tanzania will be raising the Freedom Torch atop Mount Kilimanjaro to proclaim to the world the strength
October 16, 2024

Government Begins Compensating Residents in Serengeti

Thousands of residents in Nyatwali, located in Bunda District, Mara Region, are vacating their homes after receiving government compensation to pave the way for the expansion of Serengeti National Park. This move, aimed at enhancing wildlife corridors, has affected approximately 4,112 people
October 16, 2024
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