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Cross-border lessons on regional urban displacement: Takeaways from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda

Tanzania, June 12 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania was hosting 164,901 refugees and other people of concern by the end of March 2026, according to government and UNHCR data. Data shows that 87,163 people, ... Read More


MV Liemba restoration nears completion as historic Lake Tanganyika vessel targets August return to service

Tanzania, June 12 -- Kigoma. The restoration of the century-old MV Liemba, one of the most iconic vessels on Lake Tanganyika, has reached 75 percent completion, with the ship expected to resume operat... Read More


Tanzania targets domestic revenue as donor grants fall 39pc

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is expected to face a 39.1 percent decline in grants from development partners in the 2026/27 financial year, prompting the government to intensify domesti... Read More


Tanzania's economy grew by 5.9pc as country concluded Vision 2025

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's economy grew by 5.9 percent in 2025, up from 5.6 percent in 2024, as the country concluded implementation of its Development Vision 2025 and prepared to ... Read More


Tanzania orders public institutions to shift to electric, gas-powered vehicles

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has directed all public institutions to prioritise the procurement of electric and gas-powered vehicles as part of efforts to reduce operating costs,... Read More


Tanzania pushes ahead with Sh62.3 trillion budget despite economic risks

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has said it will proceed with implementing a Sh62.3 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, despite heightened global and domestic economic r... Read More


Relief for businesses as Tanzania offers tax breaks, subsidies and VAT exemptions in 2026/27 budget

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. New businesses, farmers, manufacturers, airlines and investors are among the main beneficiaries of Tanzania's 2026/27 Budget after the government introduced a packa... Read More


Three CRDB Bank customers win trips to watch World Cup match in Canada

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. Three customers of CRDB Bank have won tickets to watch the FIFA World Cup final live in Canada through the bank's Fainali Ndo Mpango na TemboCard Visa campaign. Th... Read More


Tanzania to raise Sh7.5 billion from sugar and cigarette levies for universal healthcare

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dodoma. The government plans to raise Sh7.5 billion through new levies on sugar and cigarettes to help finance the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme, Parliament was told. ... Read More


Cost of living high in the agenda as govt tables national Budget today

Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. Millions of Tanzanians will be closely watching and listening to parliamentary proceedings today amid widespread anticipation that the government will unveil concre... Read More