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The Egyptians finding a ‘second home’ after migrating south to Tanzania
Cairo, Egypt – When Ahmed Ginah first left his village in Egypt’s northern delta for the Tanzanian capital in 2017, it was with little more than a dream. Four years later, he named his company after that dream. “When I first came to Tanzania at...
Tanzania, UK agree to deepen ties in health, investment, tourism sectors
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and the United Kingdom are assessing the current state of bilateral relations in a move to explore new areas of cooperation, particularly in trade and investment. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign...

Tanzania, India target $10 billion trade
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and India have renewed their commitment to strengthening economic relations, setting a target to grow bilateral trade from the current $7 billion to $10 billion in the near future. The ambitious goal was announced yesterday...

The Inspired Unemployed Just Launched a Travel Company — And It’s Not a Joke
After years of building a brand out of piss-takes, parody, and painfully relatable Aussie humour, Jack Steele and Matt Ford — aka The Inspired Unemployed — have done something unexpected: they’ve launched a travel company. And no, it’s not a...

Why we decided not to play Four Nations tournament in Tanzania - Benni McCarthy
The men’s national football team, Harambee Stars, after bthey landed in Arusha, Tanzania for the Four Nations tournament [FKF] The Kenyan football scene is never short of drama. Just when we thought the mood was set and the country ready to host a...
Tanzania Aims for 8 Million Annual Tourists by 2030
Tanzania plans to attract eight million tourists annually by 2030, according to Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Pindi Chana. The announcement came during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, where Chana revealed the country...

Henley Passport Index: List of 59 countries where Indians can travel visa-free
The Indian passport has strengthened its position globally, jumping eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025. While Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations, the climb is notable,...

Tourism Minister Nabeela Tunis Celebrates World Chimpanzee Day, Highlights Ecotourism and Conservation
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Madam Nabeela Tunis, has joined the global community in commemorating World Chimpanzee Day, observed annually on July 14 in honour of the world’s closest genetic relatives chimpanzees. The...

CAF commends Tanzania for 2024 Chan final readiness
Dar es Salaam. With just 11 days remaining until kick-off, the excitement surrounding the 2025 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) is reaching fever pitch across East Africa. In a major boost to host nation Tanzania, the Confederation of...
Zanzibar lures Canadians to invest in tourism, blue economy
ZANZIBAR: THE President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has called on Canadian investors to increase investments in priority sectors such as tourism and other key investment areas, which are crucial...

Tanzania targets 8 mln tourists by 2030: minister
DAR ES SALAAM, July 12 (Xinhua/GNA) — Tanzania aims to welcome eight million tourists by 2030, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Pindi Chana, said Friday at the launch of Ngorongoro Day, during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade...

Rower Stefan Ivanov Crosses Indian Ocean between Australia and Tanzania after 65 Days
Neverest Ocean Row, the Facebook page dedicated to the ocean rowing blog of Maxim and Stefan Ivanov, published a post in the early hours of Tuesday reporting that their rowboat had successfully crossed the Indian Ocean between Carnarvon,...

Travel alert issued for Britons over mpox risk at popular African hotspot
A fresh health warning has been issued to Britons travelling to parts of Mozambique following an outbreak of the monkeypox virus in the African nation. Niassa province Governor, Elina Massengele said number of cases has risen to "five". "We were...

All the countries on the UK’s ‘do not travel’ list for summer 2025
Travelling abroad this summer? As well as all the essentials you definitely need (in-date passport, sun cream, ear plugs if you’re travelling with a snorer), it’s also advised you check the ‘do not travel’ lists, just in case a warning has been...
Govt investments transform Kigoma as tourism hotspot
DODOMA: BETWEEN 2020 and 2025, Kigoma Region has reaped significant benefits from government investments aimed at boosting tourism. This includes promoting attractions such as Gombe National Park, Mahale National Park, Lake Tanganyika and...

Women activists seek to raise Tanzanian girls’ age of consent from 15 to 18
LAWRENCE — “My jaw dropped the first time someone told me that the age of consent was 14,” said Agnes Phoebe Muyanga, a doctoral candidate in women, gender & sexuality studies at the University of Kansas. “I was so shocked. That revelation changed...
Long live Tanzania – Korea partnership in strategic areas
TANZANIA: AS Tanzania boldly rolls out its National Development Vision 2050, the Republic of Korea stands as the key partner through a shared collaboration in several sectors, including health, education and infrastructure, to ensure successful...

The country with incredible natural wonders that few tourists have ever seen
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Tanzania – Comoros ties enhance medical tourism
DODOMA: TANZANIA’S drive to position itself as a regional hub for medical tourism is gaining traction, with over 470 patients from Comoros seeking specialised and super-specialised healthcare services in the country following a medical camp held...
PMT kin pushes sports tourism, OCR promotion
DAR ES SALAAM: FROM June 27 to June 30, 2025, the Technical Commission Members of Pentathlon Multispot Tanzania (PMT) engaged in two significant activities aimed at advancing sports and tourism initiatives within the country. PMT members...