What to Do in Zanzibar in November 2026
Zanzibar in November 2026: the confirmed event is a two-day jiu-jitsu competition at Amaan Stadium on 6 and 7 November,...
November 2, 2026Section
Tanzania News in English
Tanzania news in English from The Rio Times — Dodoma and Dar es Salaam politics, economy and markets.
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Arusha City Centre Rebuild Costs US$24M
Tanzania's state housing company plans a US$24.4 million rebuild of Arusha city centre, the safari gateway, before the 2027 Africa...
November 2, 2026
Tundu Lissu’s Brother Dies in Tanzania
Alute Lissu, brother of Tanzania's Tundu Lissu, died in Arusha on 1 November, days before the opposition leader's treason verdict.
November 1, 2026
Tanzania Officials Say Rains Hit 400 Homes
Mara officials say rain and winds on 21 and 22 October damaged or collapsed over 400 homes in Rorya and...
November 1, 2026
Mbamba Bay Port in Tanzania Is 78% Built
Mbamba Bay Port on Lake Nyasa in Tanzania is 78 percent built and due by 26 February 2027, a new...
October 31, 2026
Tanzania Spends US$265M on Government City
Tanzania opened its Government City in Dodoma on Friday 30 October 2026, built for about US$265 million with no loans,...
October 31, 2026
Swahili Fashion Week Returns Without a Venue
Swahili Fashion Week returns to Dar es Salaam from 4 to 6 December 2026, and tickets are already on sale....
October 30, 2026
Tanzania Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
Tanzania politics runs through the president, the ruling CCM party and Zanzibar. A US reader's guide to who holds power,...
October 30, 2026
Tanzania Wants Private Firms to Fund US$24B
Tanzania asked Parliament on 28 October 2026 to back a US$33.8 billion plan for 2027/28 and expects private investors to...
October 30, 2026