Tanzania’s leading airline Precision Air has launched a second daily direct flight from Dar es Salaam to Arusha. The new service leaves the commercial capital at 11.20, arriving in Arusha at 12.35. The flight is in addition to the existing service...

Work to expand and rehabilitate a 13.5 km stretch of Kilwa Road in Dar es Salaam “is progressing well despite some problems” including heavy rainfall and theft by workers, a local source has said. The multi billion shilling project is a...

The government has announced a crackdown on foreigners working in Tanzania illegally. The initiative is part of renewed efforts to shore up job opportunities in the country amid concerns that immigrants occupy many posts that could be taken by Tanzanians. The...

Bus fares are set to rise by up to 26 per cent across the country on 1 August as a result of growing fuel and vehicle operating costs and inflation. Under the new fare structure journeys in urban areas will cost...

Dar es Salaam could soon have a modern urban transport system under a $158 million project largely sponsored by the World Bank, local media sources report. Detailed drawings have already been completed for the first phase of the project, which includes...

The organisers of the annual Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom) music and performing arts festival in Zanzibar are seeking performers for the 2009 edition, which will take place from 12-17 February. Prospective participants can make their application on line or...