Tanzania Neighbours Explained, East Africa Borders and Trade
Tanzania has eight neighbours and belongs to an EAC trade bloc worth US$156.6 billion. How borders, Dar es Salaam port...
October 3, 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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Zanzibar Collects US$135 Million, Beating Its Target
Zanzibar's revenue authority collected about US$135 million in July–September 2026, narrowly above target and 28.81% more than a year earlier.
October 2, 2026
Tanzania and Qatar Sign Tax Treaty on Double Taxation
Tanzania and gas-rich Qatar signed a double-taxation treaty on 29 September. Tanzania has only nine such treaties in force —...
October 1, 2026
Tanzania Closes Two Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes as Wildfire Spreads
Tanzania has shut two of the six climbing routes on Mount Kilimanjaro as a wildfire spreads, the second blaze on...
September 29, 2026Retire in Tanzania: Zanzibar vs. Mainland, Residency and Real Costs
No retirement visa, but a US$500 permit for over-55s. How to retire in Tanzania: Zanzibar vs. mainland rules, health care,...
September 26, 2026
Buying Property in Tanzania as a Foreigner: Leasehold Rules, Zanzibar and the Risks
Buying property in Tanzania as a foreigner: no freehold, leases via investment only, and a US$100,000 route to residency in...
September 26, 2026
Tanzania Explained: The Country, Its Politics, Its Economy and What to Watch
Tanzania after its disputed 2025 vote: who holds power, how a US$95 billion economy runs on gold, tourism and its...
September 25, 2026
Bank Account in Tanzania for Foreigners: Permits, Tax Number, Deposits From 20,000 Shillings
Opening a bank account in Tanzania takes a permit, a tax number and 20,000 to 100,000 shillings (US$7.60 to US$38)....
September 23, 2026
Tanzania Now Requires Most Foreign Arrivals to Buy a US$44 Travel Policy
Healthcare in Tanzania for expats in 2026: private and public hospitals, the new health insurance law, evacuation cover, malaria and...
September 22, 2026