Japan’s imported baby boom spotlights a political and demographic time bomb

An increase in births to non-Japanese comes as politicians keep dodging the choice between economic decline and a more diverse population This week brought encouraging news for Japan’s long battle to defuse its demographic time bomb: Last year,...

Fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum Issues Landmark Joint Statement on Strengthening Partnerships Amid Global Challenges

Istanbul, October 17, 2025 – In a resounding call for unity and resilience, the Fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum concluded its two-day deliberations on Friday with the issuance of a comprehensive joint statement. Titled "Managing...

Tanzania clubs on the verge of historic CAF Cup milestone

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is on the brink of making football history in the CAF continental club championships as all four of its representatives, Young Africans (Yanga), Simba SC, Azam FC and Singida Black Stars, stand a strong chance of qualifying...

Tanzania calls for joint action to address shifting global financing trends

Dar es Salaam. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for urgent and collective efforts to address shifting global development and financing trends that could affect Tanzania’s ambitious Vision 2050. Speaking at a high-level forum organised by...

TWCC sends 20 entrepreneurs for business experience in China

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), in collaboration with Equity Bank, has organized a two-week tour of 20 entrepreneurs to China to participate in a trade exhibition. The purpose of this trip is to provide these...

Maasai Elders call for peaceful elections, reject dirty campaigns

SANYA JUU: As Tanzania heads to the General Election on October 29, 2025, traditional Maasai leaders, known as Malaigwanan, are urging citizens to make their voices heard at the ballot box and speak against inciting politics. Speaking at a regular...

Tanzania seeks to build value-added mining industries to create more jobs

TANGA: THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Engineer Yahya Samamba, has called on the executives of the Mining Commission to encourage the construction of value-added mining industries to increase employment, promote economic...

Nigeria Missing as IMF Lists Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest economic outlook for Africa, highlighting several countries that are projected to record strong growth in 2025 — but notably, Nigeria, the continent’s largest economy, is missing from...

The hunter-gatherer community fighting to protect its way of life in Tanzania

“We are facing a lot of changes,” says Sakoroma han’nta, an elder of the Hadzabe, a hunter-gather people who live in relative isolation in northern Tanzania. “When I was young, animals were plentiful, and we didn’t have to travel far to hunt. Now,...

Emory students and alumni continue to be competitive for international Critical Language Scholarship

The U.S. State Department, which selected four Emory University students for overseas study last summer, is again accepting applications for its Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program. Dozens of Emory students have been selected previously...

Eco-Schools project conserves natural forests in three Tanzanian regions

MOROGORO: TANZANIA has begun running a crucial initiative known as the Eco-Schools program in Morogoro, Iringa, and Tanga regions, whereby students and communities practice active citizenship and climate-resilient livelihood. This unique and...

Nigeria to Prioritize Livestock Digital System for Sector Efficiency

89 ‎Daniel Adaji ‎ ‎The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has partnered with OneServe Technologies Limited to digitise Nigeria’s livestock sector through a National Livestock Digital Public Infrastructure (NLDPI). ‎ ‎The Minister of...

Women entrepreneurs receive Equity Bank’s boost ahead of China trade fair

Dar es Salaam. Equity Bank Tanzania on Thursday, October 16, held a farewell event for a group of women entrepreneurs set to travel to China for a business training tour and to participate in the prestigious Canton Fair, one of the largest...

Umpire Elmo Jayasundara no more

Jane Goodall passed away on 1 October 2025, marking the close of an extraordinary life. Yet, the values she nurtured in younger generations—compassion, curiosity, and reverence for the natural world—will continue to shape conservation efforts and...

Born from Gen Z: TZEE redefines Tanzanian beverage innovation

In this era of creativity and national identity, Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has unveiled a new beverage called TZEE, launched under the slogan “TZEE NI SISI, SISI NI TZEE”. This new drink is not just for refreshment; it is a symbol of a new...

Raila: The political humorist whose jokes won hearts, votes

Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-serving opposition leader and former Prime Minister, was not only known for his political resilience and reformist spirit but also for his unmatched sense of humour and love for...

Africa, Turkey reap fortunes  from the Business-Economic forum

ISTANBUL: MAKING strategies to strengthen economic cooperation heralded the 5th Turkey-Africa Business and Economic Forum held in the Turkish city of Istanbul, which also targets to promote the development of trade, investment, construction,...

CRDB Bank ready to support investors exploring East and Central Africa

Washington D.C. CRDB Bank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investors seeking to explore opportunities across East and Central Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where it...

Borrowed smiles: Why Tanzanians struggle to be happy

Trust is fragile. Every unanswered question, every empty promise chips away at it. No wonder we are the 11th least happy nation in the world. And honestly? I’m not shocked. Like seriously, how can anyone smile knowing there’s a 90 per cent chance...

EU invests 6.5bn/- to support Tanzania’s energy efficiency

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s energy sector is set to record a major milestone since the launch of the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and the National Energy Efficiency Testing Laboratories at the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS). The...