Tanzania: Tanzania Moves to Transport Larger Cargo By Rail in a Move to Reduce Transportation Costs
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Mon, 10 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica04:45first to report
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has stepped up efforts to ensure that a larger share of cargo handled through Tanzania ports is transported by rail, in a move aimed at improving efficiency and reducing transportation costs.
- AllAfrica10:35
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR decades, Tanzania's development story has largely been told through visible symbols of progress -- new roads connecting communities, railways linking markets, expanded ports handling growing trade volumes and power projects energising industries.
- AllAfrica16:28
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania is rapidly positioning itself as one of East Africa's emerging healthcare investment destinations, with hospitals and healthcare providers increasing spending on medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, laboratory technologies and digital healthcare solutions as demand for quality healthcare services continues to rise.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:32
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government is reshaping its investment laws around artificial intelligence and the digital economy, seeking to attract technology-driven businesses and strengthen its position as a competitive destination for global investors.
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica10:03
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government plans to review more than 1,000 laws to create a regulatory framework capable of supporting artificial intelligence, digital commerce and technologydriven investment as it seeks to make Tanzania's economy more competitive.
- AllAfrica10:55
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Talk of agriculture in many rural communities, a seed is more than something planted in the soil. It can represent food, income, family health and the future of farming. For women, however, access to resources and opportunities has often been shaped by social and economic barriers that limit their participation in decisions affecting their families and communities.
Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- riotimesonline.com05:52
Tanzania investment laws are being revised to court technology, AI and digital payments capital, with faster approvals, clearer rules and a new SEZ body.
- AllAfrica10:00
[Independent (Kampala)] Tanzania has set its sights on becoming a $1 trillion, upper-middle-income economy by mid-century. Under a long-term plan known as Vision 2050, the country is seeking to grow the size of its economy tenfold from current levels and to increase GDP per capita to $7,000 from $1,318.
Mon, 17 August 2026
6 reports- thecitizen.co.tz07:26
By strengthening local content, Tanzania is demonstrating how African mining jurisdictions should move beyond extracting minerals to building domestic enterprises, jobs, professional capabilities...
- thecitizen.co.tz08:25
Research and development, science, technology and innovation, digital technologies, energy, and transport and connectivity have been identified as five critical pillars through which Tanzania can...
- thecitizen.co.tz09:46
The government plans to deepen collaboration with private colleges and universities to strengthen science education and increase the number of engineers and other professionals needed to support...
- allafrica.com10:13
MOBILE money is becoming an increasingly important part of Tanzania's economic plumbing, with mobile-payment transactions jumping 28.3 per cent to 255.1tri/- in 2025 as digital payments spread.
- allafrica.com10:14
TANZANIA is becoming more digital every day. From mobile phones and mobile money to internet banking, social media, online government services and digital businesses, communications technology is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives.
- thecitizen.co.tz13:07
Tanzania’s goal of halving national poverty hinges on transforming agriculture, which must grow by eight to 10 percent annually.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:40
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Union and Zanzibar governments are stepping up investment in education, skills development, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), entrepreneurship and other initiatives aimed at helping young people turn their ideas into businesses, innovations and employment opportunities.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:19
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:56
[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The 14-year-old girl arrived at the hospital fighting for her life. After a tragic hit-and-run car accident, she was rushed into the emergency department with serious abdominal injuries. Every passing minute brought her closer to death.
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- dailynews.co.tz07:08
DAR ES SALAAM: THE decision by Fitch Ratings to revise Tanzania’s sovereign credit outlook to positive from stable is more than a favourable assessment of the country’s finances. It signals that key economic fundamentals are moving in the right direction and, importantly, that the gains made so far must be protected. Fitch affirmed Tanzania’s long-term …
- dailynews.co.tz08:07
DODOMA: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investment Capital (PIC) has expressed satisfaction with the growth of Tanzania’s insurance sector, citing increased public awareness, wider access to insurance services and improved service delivery. PIC Chairman Masanja Kadogosa expressed the committee’s satisfaction on Friday after receiving a presentation from the Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Baghayo Saqware, …
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:30
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Individuals Involved in Violence and Violations of the Law during and after the October 2025 General Election has officially begun preparations to carry out its mandate.
- newvision.co.ug20:57
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday, August 22, inaugurated the plant in Rufiji District in Coast Region, saying the new generation capacity should produce measurable gains in manufacturing, trade, mining, modern agriculture, public services, investment and employment.
Wed, 26 August 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica10:25
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR'S Ministry of Health has held talks with the United States Embassy in Tanzania on the implementation of a health-sector cooperation agreement between Tanzania and the US, valued at approximately 3.1 billion US dollar (about 8.2tri/-).
- AllAfrica10:26
[Daily News] Tanga -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called for intensified scientific research into medicinal plants, saying Tanzania can develop safe and proven medicines from its rich natural resources.
- dailynews.co.tz15:16
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government, in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, is set to implement a project aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change on the marine fisheries sector. The project is expected to run for one and a half years, until January 2028. Speaking at the launch of the project, …
- dailynews.co.tz15:19
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government says it will continue implementing various policy and regulatory measures to enable commercial banks to provide loans at more affordable interest rates, including maintaining monetary policies aimed at controlling inflation. Deputy Minister for Finance Laurent Luswetula made the statement in Parliament in Dodoma while responding to a question from Mpanda Urban …
- dailynews.co.tz21:06
DODOMA: PLANS are underway to construct 94 strategic health centres across the country at a cost of 23bn/-, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in underserved communities. Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office–Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Prof Riziki Shemdoe, said efforts are ongoing to mobilise funds for implementation of the …
Mon, 31 August 2026
5 reports- thecitizen.co.tz07:13
Tanzania is expanding vocational education in secondary schools, but the growing demand is increasingly putting pressure on funding and facilities.
- thecitizen.co.tz08:29
When National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu asked the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority and the Capital Markets and Securities Authority to explain to Parliament why...
- thecitizen.co.tz10:02
As Tanzania earns billions of shillings from growing tourist numbers and successful wildlife conservation, communities living around protected areas in Serengeti District, Mara Region, are paying...
- thecitizen.co.tz10:02
World Bank Regional Vice President Ndiamé Diop says Tanzania must now connect public infrastructure with private investment, predictable regulation and employment, before trade and capital move...
- thecitizen.co.tz10:24
Tanzania must shift its focus from celebrating innovative ideas to ensuring they reach the market, create businesses and jobs, and solve problems facing citizens, speakers at the opening of...
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:47
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has announced a two-month amnesty for people possessing firearms illegally, giving them an opportunity to voluntarily surrender the weapons without facing prosecution.
Mon, 7 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica09:15
[Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA'S seven-year transition from temporary government offices to a permanent administrative hub reaches a defining moment tomorrow, as President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan launches Government City in Mtumba, completing a major phase of the capital's transformation.
- AllAfrica11:55
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- NEUROSOFT, a Russian medical equipment manufacturer, has started talks with local universities to introduce advanced diagnostic technology through specialised training and medical research programmes.
Tue, 8 September 2026
3 reports- dailynews.co.tz09:56
ALGIERS: TANZANIA and Algeria have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including investment, technology transfer and the exchange of advanced expertise in drug production. The discussions took place in Algiers when Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mobhare Matinyi, held talks with Algeria’s Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry, Dr Wassim Kouidri. The talks …
- dailynews.co.tz10:30
TOKYO: Tanzania has called on Japanese companies to increase investment in manufacturing, technology and higher-value production as the country seeks to accelerate the implementation of its National Development Vision 2050 and the Fourth Five-Year National Development Plan. Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Professor Kitila Mkumbo, said Tanzania wants to …
- dailynews.co.tz12:14
ZANZIBAR: POLITICAL parties in Tanzania have been urged to use their platforms to educate and encourage citizens to enrol in Universal Health Insurance, with health described as a fundamental right for every citizen regardless of political affiliation, age, gender or social status. The call was made by Acting Minister of Health in Zanzibar, Dr Saada …
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica11:23
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing shift from raw agricultural exports to processed and value-added products could significantly increase foreign exchange earnings and create more jobs, according to the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade).
Thu, 17 September 2026
4 reports- dailynews.co.tz09:42
ZANZIBAR: TANZANIA is intensifying efforts to transform seaweed and other marine resources into higher-value commercial opportunities, with growing attention on production, processing, financing and access to markets across the fisheries value chain. The shift is increasingly visible in businesses emerging beyond traditional coastal fisheries. One example is Tanzanian entrepreneur Fransic Pentzel, who has developed an …
- dailynews.co.tz11:19
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government is moving to remove barriers that could delay or hinder business and investment activities as it seeks to expand Tanzania’s access to international markets and strengthen private-sector growth. Minister for Industry and Trade, Judith Kapinga, made the statement in Dar es Salaam during the Invest EastAfrica meeting, which brought …
- dailynews.co.tz11:37
ARUSHA: PRIME Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has warned ministries and public institutions against abandoning approved development plans and seeking budget reallocations to finance activities that were not originally planned, saying such practices can undermine the efficient use of public resources. Dr Nchemba said Tanzania must move away from reactive government spending and adopt greater discipline …
- dailynews.co.tz12:20
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Germany are seeking to unlock new investment opportunities in Tanzania and the wider East African region, with both sides highlighting the need to address tax, policy, infrastructure and other business barriers. This was reached in talks between the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation James Millya with …
Fri, 18 September 2026
4 reports- dailynews.co.tz06:29
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government is preparing to introduce a new system for classifying and identifying traders at Kariakoo Market according to the size and nature of their businesses, Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has said. The proposed reorganisation is intended to address challenges arising from small and large-scale traders operating in similar …
- dailynews.co.tz08:30
DODOMA: THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has urged the public to take greater care of their money, particularly banknotes, to ensure they remain in good condition and continue circulating for a longer period. The call was made yesterday by the central bank’s Manager for Banking and Currency Services-Dodoma Mr Nolasco Maluli during a financial education …
- dailynews.co.tz08:43
DAR ES SALAAM: RISING farm production will deliver stronger economic returns only if farmers are better connected to commercial markets, finance, infrastructure and reliable buyers, agricultural stakeholders have said. Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) Chief Executive Officer Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, who is also a member of the Presidential Food and Agriculture Delivery Council, said …
- AllAfrica11:03
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- FUEL and fertiliser subsidies, tax relief on essential food imports and tighter market price monitoring are among measures being used to curb inflation and protect the purchasing power of the currency, the House of Representatives heard yesterday.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- en.ce.cn07:30
Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews10:18
Tanzania’s $42bn LNG project has entered final legal negotiations, with Host Government Agreements and LNG legislation still requiring state and parliamentary approvals before FID.
Fri, 25 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica10:11
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CASH remains overwhelmingly king across Tanzania's public transport sector, with electronic transactions accounting for only 6.8 per cent of fares collected over the past four years, official data show.
- AllAfrica10:11
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S mining sector has undergone profound transformation, evolving from a struggling industry into the primary engine powering the nation's economic growth, courtesy of strategic reforms unlocking record-breaking investment and revenue.
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:03
[Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA has pledged to deepen its ties with the United States by creating a more conducive environment for American citizens, businesspeople and investors, including maintaining visa-on-arrival access for US nationals.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:02
[Daily News] Doha -- TANZANIA is seeking to expand exports to Qatar and use the Gulf nation as a gateway to wider Gulf markets as it steps up efforts to attract investment in value-addition industries.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica09:42
[Daily News] President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday appointed 22 new District Commissioners (DCs) and transferred 26 others in changes aimed at improving the efficiency of government operations and following the retirement of some leaders.
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- eco-business.com02:30
The 10th POWER & ENERGY Tanzania 2026 will be held from 7th to 9th October 2026 at the Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This leading international trade exhibition focuses on power, energy, renewable, and electrical products, serving as a vital platform for advancing the...
- AllAfrica04:40
[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- While the 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report documents the ocean's transformation with increased heat, rising sea levels and its acidity - Zanibar's seaweed farmers feel its impact with every crop.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica17:48
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi said Tanzania leads Africa in connecting citizens to electricity services, citing World Bank statistics as evidence of the country's progress.
Mon, 5 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica07:31
[Daily News] TANZANIA stands among Africa's most resource-rich nations, endowed with vast mineral deposits, natural gas reserves, wildlife, forests, fertile land, water resources and an extensive coastline.
- Novinky (Czechia)13:10
Vstup do východoafrické Tanzanie je nově podmíněn cestovním pojištěním. Od 1. října si ho musejí za 44 dolarů (zhruba 960 korun) koupit všichni turisté starší 18 let. Platí to pro pevninu i souostroví Zanzibar.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- vietnamnews.vn09:45
The forum titled ’Prospects of economic, trade and investment cooperation between Việt Nam and Tanzania’ was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Monday.
Wed, 7 October 2026
4 reports- dailynews.co.tz13:28
DAR ES SALAAM: Mixx Tanzania has unveiled a leadership transition as it moves to strengthen its executive team and build on its position in the country’s growing digital financial services market. The transition will see fintech executive Louis-Olivier Favot take over as Chief Executive Officer from Angelica Pesha, who is concluding more than 15 years …
- dailynews.co.tz13:39
ZANZIBAR: Yas Tanzania has strengthened its support for Zanzibar’s digital transformation after receiving recognition for its contribution to the island’s technology and artificial intelligence ecosystem. The recognition came during the closing of the Tech & AI Expo Zanzibar 2026, where Zanzibar’s Minister for Communication, Information Technology and Innovation, Mudrick Ramadhan Soraga, presented a certificate of …
- dailynews.co.tz16:11
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Mozambique have agreed to continue cooperating in addressing security challenges, including organised cross-border crime, misuse of technology, terrorism and other acts that may threaten peace and security in the two countries. The agreement was reached and signed yesterday in Dar es Salaam by the Minister for Defence and National Service, …
- dailynews.co.tz17:25
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dkt. Dorothy Gwajima, has called for increased investment in girls’ education, safety, health and development as Tanzania prepares to join the rest of the world in marking the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11. Gwajima made the call today while …
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica07:55
[Nile Post] Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are pushing for a new approach to climate adaptation that places communities at the centre of decision-making, financing and implementation as the region grapples with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica03:56
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has been described as one of the best countries that offers a promising opportunity to build lasting investor relationships with international property investment.
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- dailynews.co.tz14:38
DAR ES SALAAM: SAVINGS and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) have been urged to strengthen financial services to meet members’ needs and support economic development, particularly by providing loans to finance businesses and other income-generating activities. SACCOS have become an important source of financial support for many Tanzanians, enabling members to access loans to meet their …
- dailynews.co.tz17:53
The aim is to enhance the understanding of these key stakeholders, who play an important role in informing the public,” Mr Nyangi added.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica13:59
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN Tanzania gained independence in 1961, access to healthcare remained a major challenge, particularly for rural communities where medical facilities were scarce and distances to essential services were often considerable.
Thu, 15 October 2026
10 reports- dailynews.co.tz10:56
TIANJIN: TANZANIA seeks a stronger presence in the international cooperation agenda as an endeavour to improve technical and vocational training and equip young people with skills needed to compete in the global labour market. The Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology Wanu Hafidh Ameir, who is leading the country’s delegation to the World Vocational …
- dailynews.co.tz11:13
MOROGORO: THE Tanzanian government is targeting food vendors across the country in its drive to expand clean cooking energy use, with leaders of the Tanzania Food Vendors Union (UMALITA) receiving training to promote alternatives to charcoal and firewood. Conducted by the Ministry of Energy, the training held in Morogoro focuses on clean cooking technologies, safe …
- dailynews.co.tz11:38
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) had 981 licensed institutions serving about 1.9 million members and beneficiaries by the end of 2025, with total assets reaching 1.69tri/-. The sector’s assets increased by nearly 16 per cent in one year, highlighting the growing contribution of financial cooperatives to financial inclusion and economic …
- leadership.ng11:46
Tanzania is close to concluding an agreement with a consortium of energy companies, including a $42 billion LNG project to transform the country into an East
- dailynews.co.tz12:15
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has outlined five key priorities for transforming Africa’s cooperative movement, urging governments and sector stakeholders to protect members’ savings, embrace digitalisation, empower young people, finance African enterprises and strengthen regulatory systems. Speaking today, October 15, when officially opening the SACCA Congress 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Dr …
- dailynews.co.tz17:14
DAR ES SALAAM: Yas Tanzania has joined other participants in the inaugural Tanzania-China Nyerere Run on October 14, honouring the legacy of Tanzania’s founding president, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. The event, which started and ended at the East Africa Commercial & Logistics Center (EACLC) Centre in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, brought together runners to promote …
- dailynews.co.tz17:26
TUNDUMA: THE Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), Songwe Campus, has successfully implemented a research project aimed at identifying and promoting the use of locally available natural materials in construction. Funded by the European Union’s ERASMUS programme to the tune of Euro 87,681.15, the project seeks to strengthen researchers’ capacity and assess the quality …
- dailynews.co.tz17:37
CONSTANTINE: TANZANIA has been honoured to the Guest of Honour at the Bati-Est Expo 2026 International Exhibition for Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Projects, taking place in Constantine, Algeria. Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mobhare Matinyi, represented the country at the ninth edition of the exhibition, which commenced on October 14, 2026, and runs for three days. …
- dailynews.co.tz17:48
DAR ES SALAAM: GOODWILL (Tanzania) Ceramic Co Ltd is expanding its manufacturing operations through two new production lines expected to create 1,000 direct jobs and increase daily output to 180,000 square metres of tiles and more than 200,000 porcelain pieces. The company on Wednesday broke ground on Tile Line 3 and Daily-Use Porcelain Phase II, …
- dailynews.co.tz19:30
YEREVAN: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has proposed that Tanzania and Armenia collaborate in establishing a technology training centre in Tanzania to equip young people with modern skills and promote innovation. Dr Mwinyi made the proposal on October 15, 2026, during talks with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan. He …