Tanzania said on Thursday it will launch its fifth oil and gas licensing round in May in which 26 exploration blocks will be put to auction to help draw fresh investment in the east African country's hydrocarbons sector.

The $27 million settlement resolves a protracted legal battle that began when the Tanzanian government seized control of the Wigu Hill project.

Dar es Salaam. Minister of Works Abdallah Ulega has expressed strong dissatisfaction over delays in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase IV project, blaming Chinese contractor China Geo-Engineering Corporation for failing to meet deadlines despite receiving a Sh36 billion payment.

The new price for a litre of petrol in Tanga is Sh3,042, with diesel and kerosene selling at Sh2,932 and Sh3,082, respectively. Last month’s prices for the three products were Sh2,825, Sh2,746 and Sh2,756, respectively.

Dar es Salaam. As Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan and Christians mark the Lenten season, fasting under Tanzania’s scorching heat has become a significant challenge.With temperatures soaring,

(250306) -- DAR ES SALAAM, March 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Zena Ayubu Saidi, a second-year student at the University of Dar es Salaam, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on March 3, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Tanzanian university student pursues dream career through learning Chinese" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

DAR ES SALAAM: A TOTAL of 20 local referees, including renowned officials like Ahmed Arajiga, Herry Sasii, Ramadhani Kayoko and Tatu Malogo, are currently undergoing intensive training on Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to boost the efficiency and accuracy of officiating in country’s football.

Throughout his life, Iqbal remained an active contributor to discussions on national development and the importance of Tanzania’s identity. His legacy lives on through the name “Tanzania,” which stands as a symbol of unity, solidarity, and the country’s rich history.

TANZANIA is set to officially cease the importation of steel, following massive growth in local production which marks a major achievement in the industrialisation agenda. Speaking during a tour of Lodhia Industries in Mkuranga District,

Savara shared a hilarious account of Sauti Sol’s arrest in Tanzania over immigration issues and their eventual release with rapper AY’s help, leaving fans amused.

Hon. Abdallah Hamisi Ulega, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, speaking at the ILRI@50 celebrations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Photo credit:

The funding will be directed toward key water projects under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) and Dar es Salaam Water Supply and