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Tanzanian diplomat appointed new EAC secretary general
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (255+ words) Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian diplomat Stephen Patrick Mbundi has been appointed the new Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC). His appointment was announced during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State held in Arusha on March 7. The…...
Air Tanzania announces special repatriation flight between Dar es Salaam and Dubai
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (671+ words) Dar es Salaam. Air Tanzania Company Limited has announced a special repatriation flight between Dar es Salaam and Dubai to assist passengers affected by the recent suspension of scheduled services on the route. In a public notice issued on March…...
Tanzanian Energy Minister meets oil marketers to discuss oil supply chains
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (399+ words) Dar es Salaam. The Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, convened a convened a strategic meeting with oil marketing companies on March 4, 2026 to address the long-term stability of Tanzania's fuel supply. The meeting took place at the ministry's sub-offices in Dar…...
Fuel prices climb nationwide: Petrol hits Sh2,864 per litre in Dar es Salaam
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (446+ words) Dodoma. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) has announced an upward revision of cap prices for petroleum products across Tanzania, effective Wednesday, March 4, 2026, reflecting persistent pressures from the global oil market and rising importation costs. The regulator's monthly…...
Tanzanian President lays foundation stone for major oil storage project at Dar port
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (564+ words) Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has laid the foundation stone for a strategic oil storage project at the Port of Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen energy security and modernise transport infrastructure. The…...
Tanzania’s customs revenue hits Sh12trn milestone following port reforms
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (369+ words) Dar es Salaam. The government revenue from customs duties has surged to over Sh12 trillion annually following extensive reforms within the transport sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said. The development has been contributed by strategic improvements in port performance, which…...
The emerald rival: Tanzania’s hidden tsavorite treasure
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (359+ words) Arusha. Tanzania continues to cement its status as a global powerhouse for rare gemstones. While Tanzanite often dominates the headlines, a vibrant green jewel known as Tsavorite is quietly carving out a prestigious niche. "This gemstone represents more than just…...
Tanzania issues Middle East travel advisory to its nationals
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (331+ words) Dar es Salaam. The government of Tanzania has issued a formal travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise extreme caution amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. The warning follows intensifying military confrontation involving the United States and Israel on…...
Tanzania opens new employment pathways through five overseas labour agreements
3+ week, 6+ day ago (497+ words) Dar es Salaam. The government has signed five international labour agreements aimed at widening employment opportunities for Tanzanians abroad, as negotiations on a further 16 bilateral employment pacts enter their final stages. The Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office…...
Yanga suffer away defeat as quarter-final qualification hangs in the balance
3+ week, 6+ day ago (480+ words) Young Africans SC saw their hopes of reaching the CAF Champions League quarter-finals suffer a blow after a narrow 10 defeat away to AS FAR Rabat in their Group B match in Morocco. The match, played on February 7, 2026, was finely poised…...