Men in Tanzania switched from an African diet to a Western one — here’s what happened to their bodies

We’ve all heard how Mediterranean, Japanese and other traditional diets can work wonders for our health, but what if the tables were turned?  In a bold new experiment, researchers asked Tanzanian men to swap their plant-based, fiber-rich diets for a …

Tanzania withdraws old 5,000/-, 10,000/- banknotes

DODOMA: THE Bank of Tanzania(BoT) has withdrawn bank notes issued before 2003 from circulation, effective from today, April 5, 2025. The bank notes involved in the exercise are 5,000/- and 10,000/-, according to the BoT statement issued today. The …

Tanzania's mega hydropower project in full operation

DAR ES SALAAM, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is fully operational after the activation of all nine turbines, Deputy Prime Minister Doto Biteko said Saturday. "All nine turbines are fully operational, collectively …

Tanzania's general elections to be held as set in constitution – CCM official

Tanzania records success in foreign relations

DODOMA: TANZANIA has made a remarkable achievement in executing its foreign policy, including the strengthening of international relations and the growing influence of Tanzania in diplomatic matters. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African …

Tanzania pours 434.5bn/- for Kisiwa Mgao port

MTWARA: TANZANIA has allocated 434.5bn/- to the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) for the construction of the Kisiwa Mgao Port in Mtwara region. TPA has signed a contract with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). This was announced today, April 4, …

Tanzania's general elections to be held as set in constitution: official

DAR ES SALAAM, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's general elections slated for October 2025 will be held according to the constitution of the country, a senior official of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) said on Friday. "Nobody has the …

Tanzania's economy sustains strong performance in 2024, says central bank

DAR ES SALAAM, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's economy sustained a strong performance in 2024, supported by both public and private sector investment, the East African nation's central bank said on Friday. Yamungu Kayandabila, deputy governor of the …

Tanzania mandates shilling for local contracts

Dar es Salaam. Companies with ongoing contracts involving foreign currency transactions are now required to amend their agreements and switch to Tanzanian shillings within one year, following the issuance of new regulations by the government. This …

Tanzania police strengthen community policing ahead of General Election

Geita. The Police Force has called on officers at the ward level across the country to employ the law, wisdom, and community policing strategies to proactively identify and prevent criminal activities ahead of the upcoming General Election. The …