Hard climb to beat malaria
The tools to fight the malaria may have improved, but only sustained efforts will totally eliminate it, not just intermittent interventions.
Tanzania witchcraft protest turns violent, four killed
Four people have been killed in Tanzania in clashes between police and thousands of demonstrators angry at a spate of alleged witchcraft killings.
Malnutrition kills millions a year
Survey by Save the Children highlights the devastating effects of malnutrition and predicts a disaster if the situation isn't remedied.
Southern African foreign ministers discuss AU deadlock
Southern African foreign ministers discussed the deadlocked polls for a new African Union head and to chart the bloc's strategy for the next vote.
Remittance fees punish poor Africans
The World Bank has identified South Africa and Tanzania as having some of the highest costs for remittance payments in the world.
Tanzania president sees better inflation by June 2012
Tanzania expects its inflation rate to fall to single digits by June from 19.2% it was at in November, also hoping for 7% economic growth.
Tanzania offers good example of press self-regulation
The Press Freedom Commission returned from an international study tour and will be able to show the ANC a good example of press self-regulation.
Beauty salons and the beast
Thanks to the rise of the metrosexual, Tanzania's barbershops have become more than just a place to get a haircut.
SA, Moz and Tanzania in 'innovative' anti-piracy pact
South Africa and Mozambique have signed an agreement to join forces with Tanzania to fight piracy in Southern African waters.
Baby mamas in crisis
In Tanzania hundreds of school children become pregnant bringing learning to a halt. A foster child was thrown out of her rural school and home.
China, Tanzania sign $1-billion gas pipeline deal
China and Tanzania have signed a loan agreement to build a major natural gas pipeline in East Africa's second-biggest economy, media reports say.
Africa trade bloc mulls regional infrastructure bond
The regional trade bloc Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa is considering issuing a regional infrastructure bond and is seeking advisers.
I'm getting married, please send money
Nothing is for free in Tanzania, especially not weddings, which take a large chunk out of one's payslip each month.
Slim hope for more survivors from Zanzibar ferry
The MV Spice Islander was so overloaded leaving Zanzibar's port it started to list and passengers scrambled to get off.
Scores dead, 300 missing in Zanzibar ferry accident
At least 43 people died when a ferry capsized off the coast of Zanzibar, but around 300 people are feared still missing, a Zanzibar minister says.
Ferry sinks off Zanzibar, number of dead unknown
A ferry sank overnight between two islands in the Zanzibar archipelago, off Tanzania, and a number of people are feared dead, a minister says.
Over 1 000 elephant tusks seized by Tanzania
Police on Tanzania's Zanzibar archipelago seized 1 041 elephant tusks apparently being smuggled en route to Malaysia, say officials.
Tanzania eyes 8% to 10% growth a year in next five years
Tanzania will target growth of 8% to 10% annually for the next five years to revamp the country's agriculture, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Annan warns on African growth as opportunity knocks
Strong leadership is needed to harness Africa's economic growth to benefit its people, former UN secretary general Kofi Annan said on Thursday.
Once-promising HIV drug trial called off
A large trial of the drug Truvada, hoped to be a successful HIV-preventing treatment for women, has been halted after it was found to be ineffective.
