Former Tanzania Tax Official Jailed 20 Years Over Ivory
A Tanzanian court has sentenced a former senior tax official to 20 years in prison after convicting him of illegally possessing and transporting government-protected
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Tanzania Opens Landmark Trade Fair To Court Global Investors
Tanzania has officially launched the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), using the landmark anniversary to position itself as a regional investment
Tanzania Mobilizes Against Regional Ebola Threat
Tanzania has stepped up its preparedness against the threat of Ebola by training more than 100 frontline healthcare workers in Dar es Salaam, as
Tanzania’s Tax Revolution Reaches 8.4 Million
Tanzania has transformed its tax administration over the past three decades, expanding the number of registered taxpayers from just 75 at the establishment of
Samia Hosts Dangote As Investment Talks Intensify
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level talks with Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, in a meeting widely seen as reinforcing Tanzania’s ambition
Smart Grid Prevented Bigger Tanzania Blackout
The Tanzanian government has defended the country’s nationwide power outage, saying the blackout was not the result of a catastrophic grid failure but rather
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Critical Minerals Drive Tanzania’s Vision 2050 Agenda
Critical and strategic minerals found in Tanzania are increasingly being viewed as a cornerstone of the country’s long-term development ambitions, particularly under the Tanzania Development Vision 2050. As global demand for minerals linked to modern technology and clean energy continues to rise,
Tanzania Plans One Stop Tourist Service Centre
Tanzania is weighing plans to establish a specialised one-stop centre that would bring together a dedicated police unit and the Immigration Department to handle issues involving tourists and other foreigners entering, visiting or working in the country. The initiative is widely viewed
Tanzania Expands Youth Financing and Public Procurement Access
The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth economic empowerment, revealing that local government authorities across the country have continued to allocate a portion of their internal revenues to provide loans for special groups, with young people remaining key beneficiaries. Speaking
Tanzania Moves to Accelerate Local Drug Manufacturing
Tanzania is moving to fast-track the growth of its pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, with the government stressing that local drug production is not just another industrial activity but a strategic investment with far-reaching implications for public health, economic stability and the country’s global
Zanzibar Authorities Seize Massive Expired Meat Stock
The Zanzibar Food and Drugs Agency (ZFDA) has confiscated over 1,232 kilogrammes of expired meat from a storage facility in Fuoni Ijitimai, Mjini Magharibi, following a routine inspection on Monday, December 22, 2025. Officials said the move is part of ongoing efforts
Tanzania Must Reveal Death Toll After Protests
Former Prime Minister and Vice‑President Judge Joseph Warioba has urged Tanzania to publicly disclose how many people died during the unrest that erupted on 29 October 2025, arguing that without an official death toll it is impossible to judge whether the level
Kenya Rescues Citizens Trapped in Myanmar Scam Networks
Kenya has successfully brought home 119 of its citizens who were stranded in Myanmar after being drawn into illegal online operations run by organised criminal groups, in an operation that highlights the growing dangers facing job seekers lured abroad by false promises.
Ethiopia Sets Date For Nationwide Plastic Bag Ban
Ethiopia is preparing to take a major step in environmental protection after authorities confirmed that a nationwide ban on plastic bags will take effect on January 31, 2026, following the approval of supporting legislation by Parliament in July 2025. Environmental regulators say
Government Expands Elderly Care, Tackles Street Children Challenge
The Government has stepped up efforts to protect vulnerable groups by expanding healthcare support for older citizens while urging families and communities to play a more active role in preventing children from ending up on the streets. More than 1.25 million elderly