President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent condolences to the families of 32 people killed in two separate road accidents in Morogoro Region in the early hours of Friday, October 9, 2026. The deceased include three police officers, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications at State House in Unguja. President Hassan conveyed her condolences to Morogoro Regional Commissioner Queen Sendiga and Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura following the fatal crashes. She expressed sympathy to the bereaved families, relatives and friends, wishing them strength and patience as they mourn their loved ones. She also wished those...

Three small-scale gold miners have been rescued after being trapped underground for more than 20 hours following a cave-in at Ilasaniro Mine in Buhemba, Butiama District, Mara Region. Two others remain missing. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 8, 2026, while the five miners were working inside the pit. Speaking to Mwananchi Digital by phone on Friday, fellow miner Obadia Karume said the workers were carrying out their normal activities when debris suddenly buried them. “They were digging when the debris suddenly covered all five of them inside the pit. Rescue efforts began immediately, and it was not until this...

Juba moves to establish a logistics hub raising hopes of lower transport costs and more efficient trade.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has called for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies to curb misinformation, protect human rights and safeguard data security. The call is contained in the Arusha Communiqué, presented on October 9, 2026 at the conclusion of the 153rd IPU Assembly held in Arusha. The communiqué urges countries to harness AI and other emerging technologies to improve public access to information and strengthen citizens’ participation in decision-making, while addressing the risks associated with their use. “We will also explore the responsible use of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies to enhance public...

Vice President, Deogratius Ndejembi, has outlined six priorities for Tanzania and other Western Indian Ocean countries, that seek to mobilise regional cooperation to protect marine ecosystems, safeguard coastal livelihoods and unlock the region’s blue economy potential. Speaking at the 12th Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12) in Dar es Salaam, Mr Ndejembi said countries needed to move beyond commitments and translate regional agreements into national laws, development plans and budgets. The priorities include strengthening regional cooperation, protecting marine ecosystems, tackling ocean pollution, investing in climate resilience, using science and research to guide decisions, and ensuring the meaningful participation...

Tanzania’s experience in strengthening maternal and child health is emerging as a source of lessons for African countries seeking to accelerate progress towards the continent’s Three Zeros agenda, with parliamentary leaders calling for stronger legislation, financing and accountability. Speaking on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the President’s Adviser on Maternal Health, Ms Ummy Mwalimu, said Tanzania’s continental role focused on translating political commitments into practical improvements in services for women, newborns and children. President Hassan is the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health, a role through which Tanzania is supporting efforts to accelerate implementation of the continental...

Tanzania’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2050 could be undermined unless it addresses the impact of agricultural activities on coastal and marine ecosystems, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (Tari) has warned. Tari Director General, Dr Thomas Bwana, said activities on land were directly linked to the health of the sea, making agricultural research and sustainable farming technologies critical to protecting the country’s blue economy. He said Tanzania could not achieve the goals of Vision 2050 without increasing agricultural productivity while ensuring farming practices do not further degrade the environment and coastal ecosystems. “Our landscape is dominated by...

The project’s intended value is earlier screening to enable people know that they are more likely to have a respiratory issues and seek further testing

The government has opened its draft 2026 National Investment Policy to public views as it seeks to improve the business environment, expand access to capital and increase private sector participation in economic growth towards 2050. The proposed policy is intended to replace the 1996 National Investment Policy, which has guided the country’s investment framework for three decades, aligning it with the ambitions of Dira 2050, under which the private sector is expected to account for 70 percent of the investment required to achieve national development targets. The review also comes alongside preparations for a legal framework for private sector development,...

The government has opened its draft 2026 National Investment Policy to public views as it seeks to improve the business environment, expand access to capital and increase private sector participation in economic growth towards 2050. The proposed policy is intended to replace the 1996 National Investment Policy, which has guided the country’s investment framework for three decades, aligning it with the ambitions of Dira 2050, under which the private sector is expected to account for 70 percent of the investment required to achieve national development targets. The review also comes alongside preparations for a legal framework for private sector development,...