AllAfrica News: Tanzania

Tanzania Network Pushes to Raise Legal Marriage Age for Girls to 18

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Ending Child Marriage Network has pledged to continue advocating for policy reforms to ensure the legal age of marriage for girls is raised to 18 years.

TMA Issues an Alert Warning of Heavy Rainfall Across the Tanzanian Regions

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall across multiple regions, urging residents to take appropriate precautions to avoid potential hazards caused by adverse weather conditions.

'Raise Awareness About Plastic Pollution Effects in Lake Victoria'

[Daily News] Mwanza -- JOURNALISTS in Mwanza Region have been urged to produce impactful environmental stories to raise public awareness about the effects of plastic waste in Lake Victoria.

Tanzania Defends Voluntary Repatriation Process of Burundian Refugees

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the ongoing repatriation of Burundian refugees is conducted in a voluntary, safe and dignified manner, in line with national and international legal frameworks.

Psssf Hosts Iftar, Extends Support to Vulnerable Groups in Zanzibar

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing social welfare by extending support to vulnerable communities during a special Iftar event in Zanzibar.

Japan Provides 5bn/ - to Boost Child Health in Zanzibar

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE government of Japan has provided nearly 2 million US dollars (about 5bn/-) to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNCEF) to support efforts aimed at improving child wellbeing through better sanitation and nutrition in Zanzibar.

Union, Zanzibar Govts Move to Expand Job Opportunities

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Union and Zanzibar governments have opened a new chapter of cooperation aimed at expanding employment opportunities, both locally and abroad, while improving working conditions for youth and women.

Govt Satisfied With Mkuyuni Bridge Progress

[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of bridge construction projects across the country, citing the Mkuyuni Bridge in Mwanza as nearly complete and already in use.

Tanzania Envisions the 2026/27 Budget to Address Taxpayers' Challenges

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has pledged to address the tax challenges in this year's budget to address the challenges tabled by traders and industrialists as a strategy to continue attracting local and foreign investment.

Stakeholders Push for Smarter Revenue Collection

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- STAKEHOLDERS are calling for significant reforms to Tanzania's tax system, urging the adoption of smarter and more efficient revenue collection mechanisms following the work of the Presidential Commission on Tax Reforms.

Expert Insights On Personal, Business Income Tax Systems

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN Tanzania, personal taxes are categorised into several types under the Income Tax Act, 2004 and related regulations, with specific rates and thresholds governing each category.

PAC Calls On Timely Completion of 4.9bn/ - Sewerage Project in Dodoma

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PAC), Ms Devota Minja, has called on stakeholders involved in the 4.9bn/- sewerage network rehabilitation project in Areas C and D in Dodoma to ensure its timely completion.

Gamondi Recalls Manula, Sidelines Samatta, Kapombe

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAIFA Stars head coach Miguel Gamondi has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series, recalling goalkeeper Aishi Manula while leaving out captain Mbwana Samatta and Shomari Kapombe.

Streamlining Collection Authorities for Reform

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S tax system plays a significant role in financing public services and infrastructure development across the nation. However, despite its importance, the country faces administrative challenges that impede effective tax collection. Compliance issues, enforcement difficulties and a narrow tax base remain among the foremost problems undermining the system.

Tanzania Uses the Bharat Electricity Platform to Unveil Its Success in the Energy Sector

[Daily News] New Delhi -- The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has stated that Tanzania is continuing to implement strategic measures to strengthen power generation, transmission, and management in order to meet the demands of a rapidly growing economy.

Ministry Orders JFC to Work With the Government in Delivering Financial Services

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Minister for Finance, Khamis Mussa Omar, has directed the Joint Finance Commission (JFC) to collaborate with the government in conducting an analysis and proposing effective ways to improve service delivery to Tanzanians through local government revenues and financial support provided by the central government.

Dr Samia Donates Food and Essential Supplies to Needy Families

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has provided food and essential supplies to needy families in five districts of Dar es Salaam as part of the celebrations for Eid al-Fitr.

Sweden's King Gustaf Bids Farewell to Outgoing Tanzanian Envoy, Matinyi

[Daily News] Stockholm -- King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has bid farewell to Tanzania's outgoing Ambassador to Sweden, Mobhare Matinyi, during a brief ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Tanzania Resolves Amazonite Gemstone Mining Dispute in Karatu

[Daily News] Karatu -- Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr Steven Kiruswa, has led government efforts to resolve a dispute at the Amazonite gemstone mine located in Mandagawa Hamlet, Quandeng Village, Karatu District, Arusha Region, between Paradiso Minerals Limited and the technical support investor, Zhao Hao.

TPA Records Good Performance in Marketing Tanzanian Port Services

[Daily News] Harare -- Tanzania's High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, Suzan Kaganda, visited the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) office in Harare, where she held discussions with the TPA Representative in Zimbabwe, Kulthum Boma.

Tanzania Cherishes Canada's Support in Facilitating Socioeconomic Transformation

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania's Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening development cooperation with Canada, aiming to achieve sustainable development and improve the economic, social, and political well-being of citizens.

Makonda Graces the Construction of the Road Leading to the Afcon Stadium

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Minister for Information, Arts, Culture, and Sports, Paul Makonda, has emphasized that investment in road infrastructure is a national initiative that unites citizens regardless of their political differences.

Tanzania Tasks CRJE to Timely Complete Building Roads Leading to the Afcon Stadium

[Daily News] Arusha -- The Tanzanian government has tasked the contractor CRJE from China to ensure he finishes his assignment two months before the kick-off of AFCON 2027 finals.

Tanzania Lures China's Expertise to Advance Its Technological Innovation, Industrial Transformation

[Daily News] Weihai -- The Tanzanian government has called on companies and experts from China to collaborate with Tanzania in advancing modern technology and innovation, to accelerate the country's industrial transformation.

From Farms to Startups the Leaders Helping Build Tanzania's Investment Ready Economy

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania stands at an important turning point in its economic journey. Across government offices, farms, innovation hubs and investment forums, one question continues to shape the national conversation.

Taxpayers Propose Reforms to Drive Growth and Inclusion

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAXPAYERS have proposed tax exemptions on smart devices, noting that increased usage would have a positive impact on the country's economy.

Call for Tax System Harmonisation, Formalisation of Businesses

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- STAKEHOLDERS have underscored the importance of creating a friendly business climate and harmonising systems among tax-collecting institutions to encourage more informal traders to formalise their businesses.

Simba Face Pamba's Litmus Test

[Daily News] Mwanza -- SIMBA SC face a tough challenge today as they take on Pamba Jiji, who remain unbeaten at home in the Mainland Premier League, at CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza.

Bystanders Shot in Post-Election Crackdown

[HRW] National Inquiry Commission Should Seek Accountability

Forum Opens Doors for Tanzanians With Disabilities to Participate in Economic Development

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Youth and persons with disabilities have been given a dedicated platform to openly discuss economic opportunities, challenges, and strategies aimed at boosting their participation in the country's development.

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