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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 Invests $425 Million In Higher Education

Tanzania has invested more than $425 million in higher education through a partnership with the World Bank, with Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) receiving more than TZS 30 billion for infrastructure development. Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the investment on October 18,
October 19, 2026

Tanzania Urges Early Breast Cancer Detection

Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has urged citizens to prioritise breast health checks and seek medical attention promptly whenever they notice unusual changes in their breasts, stressing that early detection improves the chances of successful treatment. Dr Samizi made
October 19, 2026

Tanzania Orders Strict Fertiliser Price Enforcement

Tanzania’s government has directed regional and district authorities to ensure farmers purchase fertiliser at officially guided prices, in a move aimed at reducing agricultural production costs, increasing crop yields and improving farmers’ incomes. The directive was issued on October 18, 2026, by
October 19, 2026

Tanzania Power Capacity Reaches 4,646MW

Tanzania’s electricity generation capacity has increased to 4,646 megawatts (MW), as the government steps up investment in energy infrastructure and targets more than 8,000MW by 2030 to support industrial growth and attract new investors. Energy Minister Dr Juma Zuberi Homera announced the
October 19, 2026

Wami Ruvu Basin Takes Measures Against El Niño Floods

The Wami Ruvu Basin Water Board is taking precautionary measures to minimise the potential impact of heavy El Niño rainfall, including flooding and damage to riverbanks that could threaten nearby communities.   Omary Kizulwa, a Groundwater Specialist at the Wami Ruvu Basin
October 17, 2026

Karagwe Water Project Set For December 2026 Completion

The contractor implementing the 28 Towns Water Supply Project in Kayanga, Karagwe District, has been directed to ensure residents begin receiving reliable water services by December 2026.   Deputy Minister for Water, Eng. Kundo Andrea Mathew, issued the directive during an inspection
October 17, 2026

Ukonga Police Dispensary Opens New Maternity Ward

The Police Force has inaugurated a new maternity ward at the Field Force Unit (FFU) dispensary in Ukonga, Dar es Salaam, in a move aimed at strengthening maternal healthcare services for police personnel and other eligible patients. The facility was officially launched
October 16, 2026

Kasulu Water Project Reaches 77% Completion

The government has invested approximately TZS 34.6 billion in the 28 Towns Water Supply Project in Kasulu, Kigoma Region, to improve access to clean and safe water for more than 187,000 residents. Deputy Minister for Water, Engineer Kundo Andrea Mathew, made the
October 16, 2026

Tanzania Offers Subsidised Gas Kits for TZS 17,500

Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency (REA) is expanding access to clean cooking energy by offering subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, complete with gas and accessories, for just TZS 17,500 to residents of Tanga Region. The initiative aims to reduce the initial cost
October 15, 2026

Tanzania Promotes Clean Cooking in Rural Areas

Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy has intensified efforts to promote clean cooking energy, reaching women participating in the National Forum for Rural Women in Kilolo District, Iringa Region, with education on the health and environmental benefits of adopting cleaner cooking technologies. The initiative
October 15, 2026