Tanzania advocates for strengthening political will, reinforcement of solidarity in Africa

TANZANIA: OVER recent years, Africa has made notable strides in advancing both the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture. Critical mechanisms have been established to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts,...

Tanzania Health Summit becomes key platform for healthcare innovation

Dar es Salaam. From modest beginnings, the Tanzania Health Summit (THS) has grown into a force shaping the national health agenda, bringing together leading minds to devise solutions for the country’s most pressing medical challenges. The 12th THS...

How Jane Goodall’s Breakthrough Began with a Chimpanzee in Tanzania

My partner Travis and I were speed-walking along Toronto’s Front Street on our way to Meridian Hall. We had rushed straight from work, fought the inevitable traffic along Highway 401 between our home in Guelph and Toronto, and grabbed a quick bowl...

Minister Kombo: Africa–Nordic cooperation key to peace, sustainable growth

ZIMBABWE: THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has described the Africa–Nordic Meeting as a vital platform for addressing pressing issues facing the continent and identifying collective...

France, Tanzania partner on ecological farming

MOROGORO: THE government of France has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Tanzania in advancing ecological agriculture. This sustainable approach conserves soil and the environment while enhancing food production and strengthening food...

Finalists From South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda And Tanzania Recognized Among Finalists At Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025

(MENAFN- APO Group) The awards see strong turnout with 150 finalists, recording a 58% increase in entries from project owners, including key government authorities Over 20 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, South...

China honors Jane Goodall's legacy in wildlife conservation

Jane Goodall looks on as she gives a talk on environmental care to local students and educators in Argentina. /Irina Dambrauskas/Reuters Jane Goodall looks on as she gives a talk on environmental care to local students and educators in Argentina....

Tanzania to host first international symposium on artemisia

Tanzania will host the first international symposium on artemisia on October 8, 2025, in Arusha, uniting global experts and policymakers to explore its health benefits and environmental applications. Arnaud Nouvion, the symposium co-convener, told...

Kenyan Catholic Environmentalist Decries East African Leaders’ “scary silence” on Crude Oil Pipeline Project

Wanzala warned that the risks of oil leakage could be catastrophic considering that the pipeline is set to cut across sensitive ecosystems, including a section that passes through Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake. She said, “Part of...

Tanzania lifts ban on Kenyan businesses after talks

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu makes his speech during the Africa climate summit at KICC on September 05, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyans running businesses in Tanzania can breathe a sigh of relief after the two nations reached an...

Tanzania, Kenya resolve four trade barriers in push to boost business

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Kenya have successfully eliminated four non-tariff trade barriers as part of their efforts to enhance business relations between the two neighboring countries. This agreement was reached during the Ninth Meeting of the...

Tanzania, Kenya agree to end NTBs by next March

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Kenya have set a firm deadline of March next year to eliminate all trade barriers, signalling a critical step toward deepening regional economic integration. This move aims to boost cross-border trade efficiency, reduce...

What investors must do before opening fuel station in Tanzania-regulator

IRINGA: The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has reminded prospective investors that obtaining a construction permit from the regulator is a mandatory step before establishing any fuel station in Tanzania. The call was made...

Jane Goodall: Rewriting the rules of wildlife conservation without a degree

Just last year, Jane Goodall was in Mumbai. At 90, she looked remarkably energetic, dressed simply in a green shirt and trousers, smiling as she moved through the exhibit of her work at the Museum of Solutions (MuSo) in Lower Parel. She met groups...

Angel investing solves startup capital crunch in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s innovation ecosystem has long been stifled by one recurring hurdle: access to capital. While government strategies and donor-backed programmes continue to nurture startups, the biggest bottleneck remains financing. In...

Why international coffee day matters to Tanzania

KILIMANJARO: EVERY year on October 1st, Tanzania joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Coffee Day, a day dedicated to recognising the economic, social and cultural importance of coffee. According to the Director General of the...

China and Tanzania: Six decades of strategic partnership fuelling growth

DAR ES SALAAM: THE recent celebrations at the Chinese Embassy in Dar es Salaam to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in a nutshell brought together a distinguished gathering of diplomats, government...

Young NRA candidate with vision to rebuild Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM: AT just 41 years old, Mr Hassan Almas stands at the threshold of the highest political stage in Tanzania, carrying with him the hopes of a party that believes the country is ready for a fresh start. As the presidential candidate of...

Leading with Responsibility: TBL’s Commitment to People, Communities and the Environment

It doesn’t take a seasoned geographer to know that Africa is home to approximately 54 countries. One of the qualities that has made Tanzania a truly unique nation since independence is its peace and sense of safety. TBL, which has been part of...

Tanzania’s green gold rush: how avocado waste is hurting farmers and what should be done

Avocados have been grown in Tanzania since the early 1890s. The global appetite for the creamy fruit, also known as green gold, is booming. The industry’s market value was over US$6.5 billion in 2020, reached US$16.24 billion in 2024 and is...