Tanzania’s sovereign credit outlook turns positive after Fitch review
The ratings agency cited stronger foreign-exchange reserves, manageable fiscal deficits and economic growth when revising the country’s outlook from stable.
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The ratings agency cited stronger foreign-exchange reserves, manageable fiscal deficits and economic growth when revising the country’s outlook from stable.
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[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The 14-year-old girl arrived at the hospital fighting for her life. After a tragic hit-and-run car accident, she was rushed into the emergency department with serious abdominal injuries. Every passing minute brought her closer to death.
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Executive Secretary of the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA), Prof Said Mohamed, has been elected the new President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) for the 2026/2027 term, pledging to strengthen unity, tran
[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Dr Leonard Akwilapo, has visited several areas affected by land disputes in Tanga and Handeni districts to assess the situation on the ground and hear complaints from residents.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- EFFORTS being implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and its affiliated institutions are beginning to yield positive results in improving Tanzania's business, production and investment environment.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has directed cement manufacturers to propose measures to address ongoing supply shortages and rising prices, in a bid to stabilise the market.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against any attempt to undermine Kenya's democratic process, insisting that the 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has intensified its fight against Malaria by strengthening prevention, testing and treatment interventions, with the aim of eliminating the disease by 2030.
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE community has been urged to speak out and report cases of child abuse and work together to curb the vice to ensure victims receive the support they deserve.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in mining, trade, investment, infrastructure, peace and security as the two countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has congratulated Zambia's President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, saying the result reflects the confidence Zambians have placed in his leadership.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has received President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the State House in Zanzibar.
[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Ambassador Saidi Othman Yakubu, has commended the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) for its efforts to protect Serengeti National
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- African countries have been urged to increase domestic financing, strengthen local manufacturing and deepen regional health cooperation to reduce dependence on external support and safeguard the continent's health security.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- POLITICAL parties are central to any functioning multiparty democracy. They mobilise citizens, offer competing ideas and provide platforms through which political power may be pursued.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.
[Daily News] Singida -- SINGIDA Regional Secretariat has directed council officials to tighten supervision of the region's 10 per cent empowerment loan scheme, requiring closer follow-up and business training for beneficiaries to ensure the funds translate into actual income rath
[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE construction of a major water infrastructure project involving five storage tanks, transmission pipelines and two pumping stations in Mwanza City has reached 70 per cent completion.
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentences imposed on six people for their roles in terrorist offences, including the bombing of Burka Roman Catholic Parish Church in Olasiti, Arusha City, which left three people dead and others injured.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Saudi Arabia have discussed investment projects worth more than 500 million US dollars (about 1.32tri/-), as Tanzania seeks to attract Saudi capital to expand production and narrow a trade gap in which it imports about 25 times more from
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Union and Zanzibar governments are stepping up investment in education, skills development, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), entrepreneurship and other initiatives aimed at helping young people turn their ideas into businesses, innovati
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Tanzania has taken over the chairmanship of the Regional Technical Advisory Committee on Labour Mobility for East and Horn of Africa countries from Uganda, in a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in managing safe, orderly and regular labour mi
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has clarified its position following remarks by Zambian presidential candidate Mr Brian Mundubile, regarding Tanzania's role during Zambia's General Election held last Thursday.
[Daily News] Kampala -- SIX contestants representing Tanzania will be sent to the Miss Tourism East Africa 2026 finals in Kampala, Uganda, giving the country twice the number of representatives normally allocated to participating countries.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is becoming more digital every day. From mobile phones and mobile money to internet banking, social media, online government services and digital businesses, communications technology is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives.