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Rising fuel costs push up plantain transport charges

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 16 -- RISING fuel prices have increased cooking banana (plantain) transport costs to Dar es Salaam, squeezing traders margins and threatening to push up consumer prices. Transporti... Read More


Youth startups get tax relief, funding boost

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 16 -- THE government is stepping up efforts to turn youth innovation into businesses and jobs through startup financing, tax incentives and support programmes aimed at overcoming b... Read More


SACCOS assets hit 1.69tri/- as investment grows

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 16 -- SAVINGS and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) have expanded their assets to 1.69tri/-, with the government urging the sector to channel growing savings into productive in... Read More


EAC states urged to strengthen digital postal services

ARUSHA, Oct. 16 -- DEPUTY Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr Switbert Mkama has urged East African Community (EAC) partner states to strengthen digital systems, transport network... Read More


EAC explores measures to promote regional tourism, conserve bloc's natural resources

ARUSHA, Oct. 15 -- THE Permanent Secretaries from East African Community (EAC) Partner States responsible for tourism and wildlife met on October 14, 2026, at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha to discuss... Read More


Tanzania, WHO explore ways to deepen ties in health sector, address global health challenges

BERLIN, Oct. 15 -- TANZANIA and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the health sector, including efforts to improve health systems and address emerging... Read More


Tanzania moves to expand investment ties with Sweden in energy, technology, and mining sectors

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 15 -- TANZANIA moves to expand trade and investment ties with Sweden in energy, infrastructure, technology, mining and manufacturing, as the government engages Swedish business lea... Read More


Hedwiga uses artistic talent to raise awareness on challenges facing people with autism

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 15 -- VISUAL artist and painter, Hedwiga Medard, is using her artistic talent to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with autism and disabilities, calling for an e... Read More


Dr Nchemba sees trust and digital transformation as key players in advancing cooperative societies

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 15 -- TRUST, accountability and digital transformation are critical to strengthening Africas cooperative movement and expanding its contribution to economic development, job creati... Read More


Mwinyi to represent Samia at Global Biodiversity Summit in Armenia

YEREVAN, Oct. 15 -- ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, will tomorrow, October 16, 2026, attend a global biodiversity summit in Armenia capital, Yerevan, as world leaders seek stronger commitme... Read More