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10-day rains forecast for Lake Zone, Coast and northern highlands

Tanzania, May 2 -- Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued a 10-day weather outlook indicating continued rainfall across several parts of the country, particularly the La... Read More


Why free access to healthcare for expectant mothers is vital

Tanzania, April 29 -- Dar es Salaam. Health experts have raised concern about the cost of healthcare for expectant mothers which remains one of the leading barriers to accessing essential maternal and... Read More


Experts call for law as free maternal care policy falters

Tanzania, April 28 -- Dar es Salaam. Expectant mothers in Tanzania continue to face charges for medical services despite the National Health Policy of 2007 clearly stipulating that maternal healthcare... Read More


Free mother, child healthcare elusive despite policy directive

Tanzania, April 27 -- Morogoro. It is early morning in Iwemba Village, Kidodi Ward, when the cry of a newborn pierces the quiet at the Kyambike household. Furaha, an expectant mother  who welcom... Read More


How mothers in rural Tanzania pay the price for 'free' maternal care

Tanzania, April 27 -- Morogoro. It is early morning in Iwemba Village, Kidodi Ward, when the cry of a newborn pierces the quiet at the Kyambike household. Furaha, an expectant mother  who welcom... Read More


Tanzania scientists turn to gene technology in malaria fight

Tanzania, April 21 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is scaling up the fight against malaria by introducing advanced gene-modification technology targeting mosquitoes that transmit the disease. The ministry... Read More


Tanzania workers demand tax cuts, salary review amid price surge

Tanzania, April 13 -- Dar es Salaam. As the cost of living continues to rise following increases in fuel prices, workers' unions have urged employers and the government to adopt measures to provide re... Read More


All eyes on Samia's peace commission report on 2025 post-election violence

Tanzania, April 3 -- Dar es Salaam. As the Commission of Inquiry into breaches of peace during and after the General Election of October 29, 2025 prepares to submit its findings today, stakeholders ac... Read More


All eyes on Commission of Inquiry report into 2025 election violence

Tanzania, April 3 -- Dar es Salaam. As the Commission of Inquiry into violence that erupted during and after the General Election of October 29, 2025 prepares to submit its findings today, stakeholder... Read More


Why Tanzania struggles with water shortage despite improvements in access

Tanzania, March 22 -- Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania joins the world in observing World Water Day on March 22, 2026, experts have identified several factors contributing to the country's persistent water ... Read More