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Tanzania unveils AI tourism chatbot

DODOMA, May 16 -- THE government has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tourism platform capable of serving visitors in more than 56 international languages, in a major digital transform... Read More


Dar markets key sectors to Moscow

ARUSHA, May 16 -- TANZANIA has unveiled a range of strategic investment sectors for Russian investors, identifying them as key areas capable of driving stronger economic cooperation between the two co... Read More


WCO meeting calls for efficient tax, customs systems in driving sustainable economy

ZANZIBAR, May 16 -- THE Golden Tulip Airport Hotel in Zanzibar this week became a hub for regional customs and trade dialogue as delegates gathered for the World Customs Organization (WCO) Eastern and... Read More


Govt targets 308 mining sites in rural electrification drive

DODOMA, May 16 -- THE government plans to supply electricity to 308 small-scale mining sites across the country by June 2027 under an ongoing initiative aimed at improving productivity and reducing op... Read More


Over 72pc of youth remain low-skilled, House told

DODOMA, May 16 -- TANZANIA is facing a major youth skills gap, with only 3.6 per cent of young people possessing high-level skills against the national target of 12 per cent, august House was told yes... Read More


Tourism revenues soar

DODOMA, May 16 -- TANZANIA earned 4.4 billion US dollars (about 11.88tri/-) from tourism in 2025 as visitor numbers surged to nearly six million, reinforcing the sectors position as the countrys secon... Read More


Banks urged to deepen inclusion as 78pc remain unbanked

ARUSHA, May 16 -- DESPITE strong growth in the countrys banking industry in recent years, nearly 78 per cent of the population still remains outside the formal banking system. This prompting governme... Read More


Jaffna records highest rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. today (16) was 90.8 mm, reported from Achchuveli in the Jaffna District. The Department of Meteorology ... Read More


Tourist arrivals and earnings continue to decline in May

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka continued to decline, with the first half of May recording fewer than 60,000 arrivals, while the daily average arrival figure fell below 3,900 for th... Read More


200 old post offices to be modernised

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The government allocated 600 million rupees to modernise 200 old post offices. Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara stated this today whilst attending the official ceremony to han... Read More