TANZANIA is set to implement a new regulation that will prohibit the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions, mandating the exclusive use of the Tanzanian Shilling (TSh) for all local financial activities. The policy, spearheaded by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, is scheduled to take effect from … Read more
TEARS of relief and gratitude filled the air at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as 22-year-old Husna Shabaan Kingwande celebrated her three-year-old son Ikram’s successful heart surgery. This life-changing procedure was part of a groundbreaking collaboration between Chinese and Tanzanian medical experts, according to Xinhua News Agency. The surgery used … Read more
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai has been released after being abducted in Nairobi by three armed men, her husband said. The human rights defender, known for her criticism of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was reportedly taken in a black car in the Kilimani neighboorhood on Sunday afternoon. According to Reuters, Amnesty International condemned the abduction, … Read more
AS the winter chill grips the northern hemisphere, one African gem promises the perfect sun-soaked getaway: Tanzania. With an impressive average of 12.06 hours of sunshine per day, this East African paradise outshines other destinations and offers a much-needed respite from bleak winters. Sunshine and golden beaches Tanzania leads global rankings for winter sunshine, offering … Read more
TANZANIA has removed all charges on card payments as part of a national push towards a cash-lite economy, a move aimed at accelerating digital transaction growth. The announcement, made recently by the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), applies to all payments made via debit, credit, or prepaid cards at point-of-sale (POS) terminals. This decision is expected … Read more
TANZANIA’S President Samia Suluhu Hassan granted clemency to 1,548 prisoners on Monday in honour of the Mainland’s 63rd Independence Day. This compassionate gesture, aimed at promoting unity and nation-building, underscores the country’s values of justice and reconciliation. Of those pardoned, 22 prisoners were released immediately, while 1,526 will see their sentences significantly reduced. The Ministry … Read more
TANZANIA’S standard gauge railway (SGR) electric train service has transported over 1 million passengers between Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, and Dodoma in just four months since its launch, according to the Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC). The milestone marks a significant achievement, doubling the annual passenger numbers recorded by the older meter gauge railway (MGR) on … Read more
Tanzania has surged to the fourth position in the latest Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (ATB), reflecting the country’s growing appeal for trade in Africa. The Standard Bank ATB, a leading trade index, tracks key data on trade openness, finance access, infrastructure, and macroeconomic stability across 10 major African economies. These nations, including Angola, Ghana, Kenya, … Read more
RESCUE teams in Tanzania have spent a second day combing through the rubble of a collapsed four-storey building in Dar es Salaam’s bustling Kariakoo market area, searching for survivors. The structure gave way early Saturday morning, leaving five people dead and trapping an unknown number beneath the debris. At least 70 individuals have been pulled … Read more
TANZANIA is gearing up for a major step in its oil and gas sector with the launch of its fifth licensing round, offering 24 exploration blocks to international investors. The Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) announced that promotion for this round will begin on March 5, 2025, providing a significant opportunity for global energy companies … Read more