Climate change conference in Dar es Salaam

Representatives of governmental and inter-governmental agencies, research institutions and non-governmental organisations are to gather in Dar es Salaam from 24-27 February to explore how local communities can reduce their vulnerability to climate change. Organised by the International Institute for Environment and...

Zinduka anti-malaria concert in Dar

On 13 February musicians from Tanzania will gather in Dar es Salaam for a concert to launch an anti-malaria campaign targeting the country’s youth. Participants include Lady Jay Dee, Professor Jay, Marlaw, Bi Kidude, Banana Zorro and Mwasiti, who have...

Tanzanian rail bridges collapse

Several railway bridges have been destroyed by recent floods on Tanzania’s Central Line railway between the capital Dodoma and Dar es Salaam, the country’s largest city and crucial sea port. The collapse of the bridges has also cut rail links...

Tanzania to get new SMS money transfer service

Tanzanians should soon be able to shop online and pay for bills using their mobile phones. Wide International Network, a Tanzanian company, is to offer about 30 services in the financial, business, tourism, education, manufacturing and health sectors by March....

Tanzanian police in road safety drive

There were 13,748 traffic accidents and 2,145 road deaths in Tanzania in the first nine months of 2009 according to recent data from the Tanzanian police force. In an exclusive interview in the daily newspaper, The Citizen, the acting head...

Local drivers register for FIA Tanzanian rally

15 Tanzanian drivers are expected to sign on for the Kenol/Kobil Tanzanian Rally scheduled to take place in Dar es Salaam on 19-21 February. In the last two years only three Tanzanian nationals competed in the FIA (Federation Internationale de...

Tanzania lowers internet rates

Tanzania has become the first country in east Africa to lower internet charges following the arrival of broadband internet in the region, The East African newspaper reports. Tanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd has reduced tariffs for commercial customers by up to 50...

Local elections in Tanzania

Tanzanians go to the polls on 25 October to vote in local government elections across the country. Voters are called to choose their representatives on city, municipal or town councils in urban areas and district, township and village councils in rural...

Tanzania to mark Nyerere day

Tanzania is to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of its founding father and first president Mwalimu (meaning “teacher”) Julius Kambarage Nyerere on 14 October with special ceremonies in his native Butiama in the northern Mara region and the...

Tanzania to host World Economic Forum on Africa

Tanzania has seen off competition from Kenya, Ghana and South Africa to be designated host nation for the 20th edition of the World Economic Forum on Africa next year. The meeting will take place in Dar es Salaam form 5-7...