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ACA; Tanzania a global hub for cashew learning
MTWARA: AGRONOMIC best practices, advanced research and a favourable investment environment are attracting international researchers, farmers and investors to study Tanzania’s cashew model, the Africa Cashew Alliance (ACA) said. The Alliance made the remarks during the opening of a five-day Master Training Programme on the cashew industry in Mtwara, recently.
To be kind or clever?
DAR ES SALAAM: HUMAN beings today face many battles, problems, and challenges. Often, we need to develop new skills to adapt, make better decisions, and solve complex issues. However, in a world filled with countless and often conflicting voices of advice, it becomes difficult to know which one to follow. Many of us long for clear guidance in our daily lives. Yet, even when we try to follow faith-based teachings and principles, we can still feel stuck at times.
Vijana wanufaika mageuzi ya mikopo
SERIKALI imetangaza kupunguza masharti ya upatikanaji wa mikopo ya Mfuko wa Maendeleo ya Vijana, ikiwemo kuondoa sharti la lazima la kuunda kikundi ili kijana aweze kukopa. Akizungumza Machi 2, 2026 mkoani Mkoa wa Mtwara wakati wa ufunguzi wa Kongamano la Vijana, Waziri wa Ofisi ya Rais, Maendeleo ya Vijana, Joel Nanauka amesema hatua hiyo inalenga kuhakikisha kila kijana ananufaika na mikopo hiyo bila vikwazo.
720,000 Tanzanian youth benefit from CRDB’s 20bn/- funding
MTWARA: CRDB Bank has issued over 20bn/ loaned to 720,000 youth across the country since 2023 to date, the Bank’s Zonal Business Manager, Southern Zone, Mr Emmanuel Baganio, has revealed today, March 3, 2026. Mr Baganio made the revelation here, noting that the funds were issued to youth as enabling capital to youth to start businesses through the CRDB Foundation Wing.
Tanzania: Ntorya-Madimba Pipeline to Boost Power Supply
Mtwara — The government has intensified efforts to meet its target of generating 8,000 megawatts of electricity by 2030, following steady progress in the construction of the Ntorya-Madimba natural gas pipeline in Mtwara Region. The pipeline is now 35 per cent complete and is scheduled for completion in September 2026.
Ntorya–Madimba Pipeline to boost power supply - Daily News
MTWARA: THE government has intensified efforts to meet its target of generating 8,000 megawatts of electricity by 2030, following steady progress in the construction of the Ntorya–Madimba natural gas pipeline in Mtwara Region. The pipeline is now 35 per cent complete and is scheduled for completion in September 2026.
Cashew farmers earn 206bn/- this season
MTWARA: CASHEW growers in Mtwara, Masasi and Nanyumbu districts have earned a total of 206bn/- from the sale of raw cashew nuts (RCN) in the ongoing 2025/2026 auction season. The earnings were generated from the sale of 82,000 tonnes of RCN through three separate auctions held in Nanyumbu, Masasi and Mtwara districts.
Korosho Marathon yaja kwa watoto, wazee
BODI ya Korosho Tanzania (CBT) kwa kushirikiana na Kampuni ya Rhino Sports Talents Promotion imezindua vifaa vya mbio za Korosho Marathon msimu wa nne, huku mwaka huu zikitarajiwa kuwahusisha pia watoto na wazee. Mbio hizo zinatarajiwa kufanyika Novemba 29, 2025 mkoani Mtwara, zikiwa na lengo la kutangaza fursa katika tasnia ya korosho, kuhamasisha ulaji wa korosho na kuongeza thamani ya zao hilo.
Ufanisi Waongezwa Bandari ya Mtwara
MAMLAKA ya Bandari Mkoani Mtwara imesema mwaka huu inashirikiana na sekta binafsi kuendesha Bandari kavu kwa ajili ya kufungasha kontena za korosho ghafi zinazosafirishwa kupitia Bandari hiyo. Meneja wa Bandari Ferdinand Nyathi amesema hayo leo wakati wa ziara ya Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Mtwara Kanali Patrick Sawala kukagua maeneo, shughuli na vifaa kwa ajili ya kuhudumia mizigo ya korosho kupitia Bandari ya Mtwara kwa msimu wa korosho 2025/2026.
Tanzania Holds First Raw Cashew Auction for This Season
Mtwara — TANZANIA has conducted its first auction for raw cashew nuts for the 2025/2026 season, with farmers selling their produce at prices ranging between 3,520/- and 2,550/- per kilogramme. The auction, conducted by the TandahimbaNewala Cooperative Union (TANECU), took place over the weekend in Tandahimba District, Mtwara Region. A total of 26,254 tonnes of raw cashew nuts were sold through an online platform under the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX).
Cashew season targets 700,000 tonnes via online auctions
MTWARA: THE 2025/2026 cashew nut auctions are scheduled to begin on October 31st, this year according to Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Cashew Nuts Board of Tanzania (CBT) Brigadier General Aloyce Mwanjile. Speaking in Mtwara over the weekend, Brig Gen Mwanjile said the auctions will be conducted through online bidding facilitated by the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX).
Mtwara Port begins handling oil transit for neighbouring countries
MTWARA: MTWARA Port has entered a new phase of growth as it begins receiving and handling oil cargo in transit to Malawi and Zambia, marking a major milestone in its expanding regional trade operations. The development, according to Port Manager Ferdinand Nyathi, signals Mtwara Port’s growing importance as a strategic trade gateway for Southern Africa. “It is clear that Mtwara Port is now experiencing rapid growth, as it has started receiving and handling oil cargo on transit,” said Mr Nyathi.
Russia eyes Mtwara Port for cashew imports, trade boost
MTWARA: THE Russian government has expressed interest in utilising Tanzania’s Mtwara Port as a strategic hub for exporting and distributing Russian products to neighboring countries, while also importing cashew nuts directly from Tanzania. Russian Ambassador to Tanzania, Andrey Avetisyan expressed the desire during his visit to Mtwara Region on Monday, as part of efforts to explore trade and investment opportunities between Russia and Tanzania.
Bandari ya Mtwara yazidi kung’ara kimataifa
MTWARA : SERIKALI ya Urusi imeonyesha nia ya kutumia Bandari ya Mtwara kusafirisha bidhaa zake na kuzisambaza katika nchi jirani na Tanzania, ikiwemo kusafirisha korosho kwenda soko la Urusi. Balozi wa Urusi nchini Tanzania, Andrey Avetisyan, amesema hayo wakati alipotembelea Bandari ya Mtwara kuangalia fursa za biashara na uwekezaji mkoani humo akiwa ameambatana na ujumbe kutoka ubalozi huo.
Conduct regular farm inspections, TARI tells cashew growers
LINDI: THE Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) – Naliendele Centre has urged cashew farmers to conduct regular inspections of their farms to effectively control pests and diseases that could harm crop yields and nut quality. Senior Research Officer at TARI Naliendele and National Coordinator of the Cashew Research Programme, Dr Wilson Nene made the appeal over the weekend, saying that August is a critical period for cashew cultivation.
Tanzania: U.S. Envoy Explores Investment Opportunities in Mtwara
Mtwara — ACTING Ambassador of the United States of America to Tanzania, Mr Andrew Lentz, visited Mtwara Region yesterday for a one-day diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring investment opportunities. Mr Lentz, who was accompanied by officers from the US Embassy in Tanzania, met with Mtwara Regional Commissioner, Colonel Patrick Sawala, for discussions on how the US and Mtwara Region can work together to attract foreign investments.
US envoy explores investment opportunities in Mtwara
MTWARA: ACTING Ambassador of the United States of America to Tanzania, Mr Andrew Lentz, visited Mtwara Region yesterday for a one-day diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring investment opportunities. Mr Lentz, who was accompanied by officers from the US Embassy in Tanzania, met with Mtwara Regional Commissioner, Colonel Patrick Sawala, for discussions on how the US and Mtwara Region can work together to attract foreign investments.
Masasi sesame farmers pocket 16bn/-
MTWARA: SESAME growers in Masasi District, Mtwara region, earned 16bn/- in the first auction of the 2025/26 season held two weeks ago. The Mtwara, Masasi, and Nanyumbu Agricultural Cooperative Union (MAMCU), Vice Chairman, Mr Bakari Ado, said sesame seeds fetched between 2,240/- and 2,600/- per kilogrammes at the first auction conducted by Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX).
Tanzania: Govt Empowers Extension Officers to Boost Cashew Production
Mtwara — THE government has launched a strategic training programme for agricultural extension officers under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) Initiative to enhance their capacity in supporting cashew farmers with modern knowledge and technologies.
Govt empowers extension officers to boost cashew production
MTWARA: THE government has launched a strategic training programme for agricultural extension officers under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) Initiative to enhance their capacity in supporting cashew farmers with modern knowledge and technologies.
CBT, vyama vya ushirika kuuza mazao
BENKI ya Ushirika Nchini (CBT) kwa kushirikiana na vyama vikuu vya ushirika Lindi, Mtwara na Songea kwa mara ya kwanza itasimamia na kutoa malipo ya mazao ya ufuta ,mbaazi na mazao mengine ya biashara kutoka mikoa ya kusini katika msimu wa mauzo 2025/2026. Mkurungezi Mtendaji wa Benki hiyo Godfrey Ngu’rah amesema hayo Mkoani Mtwara wakati wa kikao kilichokutanisha watendaji wa benki na viongozi wa vyama vya ushirika.
“Miradi ya ujenzi itoe ajira kwa wananchi”
MTWARA: WAZIRI wa Ujenzi, Abdallah Ulega ameuagiza Wakala wa Barabara (TANROAD) na Wakala ya Barabara za Vijijini na Mijini (TARURA) kusimamamia wakandarasi ili kutoa ajira kwa wananchi wazawa wanapotekeleza miradi ya ujenzi wa barabara na madaraja.
Sigh of relief as villagers
MTWARA: OVER 2,400 residents of Malamba in Nanyamba District Council, Mtwara Region, now have a reason to smile after gaining access to clean and safe water for domestic use, thanks to a newly completed well water project. The much-needed project, worth 101m/-, was implemented by the government’s Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) and officially handed over to the community during the 2025 Uhuru Torch race.
Mwenge kumulika miradi 6 Mtwara Mikindani
MTWARA; MWENGE wa Uhuru 2025 leo umeingia katika Manispaa ya Mtwara Mikindani Mkoani Mtwara kumulika miradi sita ya maendeleo yenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 955. Mwenge huo umepokelewa leo na utakimbizwa kilomita 42 kukagua na kuzindua miradi minne, kuweka jiwe la msingi mradi mmoja na mradi mwingine utakaguliwa. Mkurungezi wa Manispaa hiyo Mwalimu Nyange amesema hayo wakati akipokea Mwenge huo kutoka kwa Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Mtwara.
Tanzania’s rural water agency hailed for implementing 163m/- project
MTWARA: TANZANIA’S Uhuru Torch Race Leader, Mr Ismail Ussi, has congratulated the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency(RUWASA) for effectively implementing several water projects in Mtwara that ensured reliable and safe water access for communities in the region. “We (Uhuru Torch race 2025) appreciate the efforts being made by RUWASA in Mtwara, the agency has delighted us,” he said.
'Afya ya kinywa hatari kifafa cha mimba, ulemavu'
MTWARA; KUTOKUTUNZA afya ya meno na kinywa ni moja ya sababu kwa wajawazito kupata watoto njiti, kifafa cha mimba, mimba kutoka na hata kupata watoto walemavu. Mkurungezi Msaidizi wa Huduma za Tiba ya Meno na Kinywa kutoka Wizara ya Afya, Dk Baraka Nzobo, amesema hayo wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Afya ya Meno na Kinywa Kitaifa mkoani Mtwara juzi. Amesema wajawazito wasipokuwa na uchunguzi wa mara kwa mara kuhakikisha afya imara ya meno na kinywa, wanapata madhara ambayo huathiri mimba.
'Meno ni hazina yaking'oka kuna matamshi yatakushinda'
MTWARA; JE wajua kuwa ukiwa umepoteza meno au kung’oa kuna matamshi au maneno huwezi kutamka wakati unaongea? Chama Cha Wataalamu wa Afya ya Kinywa na Meno Nchini (TDA) kimesema ikitokea mtu ameng’oa au kupoteza jino, mtu huyo anahitaji kuwekewa meno bandia ili kuweza kutamka maneno yote wakati anaongea.
Maparawe kwa raha zao maji safi
MTWARA; WANANCHI wa Kijiji cha Maparawe, wilayani Masasi, mkoani Mtwara wameshangilia kupata mradi wa kwanza wa maji safi na salama ambao utawaepusha kwenda mto Ruvuma kukumbana na adha ya kuliwa na mamba, kujeruhiwa na wengine kupoteza viungo vya miili. Wakizungumza na mwaandishi wa habari hizi kijijini hapo, wakazi hao wamesema mradi huo wa kisima sasa utabadilisha historia ya upatikanaji wa maji ya kupambana na mamba wakati wakichota maji.
Govt allocates 8bn/- for youth empowerment
MTWARA: THE government has allocated 8bn/- to the Cashew Nuts Board of Tanzania (CBT) to implement the “Building a Better Tomorrow Programme: Youth Initiative for Agriculture” (BBT-YIA) aimed at boosting the cashew nut industry in the country. CBT Director General, Mr Francis Alfred revealed the funding during an event held on Monday.
Sh bilioni 8 kutekeleza Jenga Kesho Iliyo Bora
MTWARA: SERIKALI imetoa zaidi ya Sh bilioni 8 kwa Bodi ya Korosho (CBT) ili kutekeleza programu ya Jenga Kesho Iliyo Bora (BBT) kupitia zao hilo. Mkurungezi wa CBT, Francis Alfred amesema pesa hizo zimewezesha bodi hiyo kuajiri vijana 500 maofisa ugani kilimo kutoa huduma za kilimo kwa wakulima wa korosho, elimu ya mbinu za kisasa kuzalisha korosho ili kuongeza tija kwenye uzalishaji wa zao hilo nchini.
NHIF donates kits to boost safe delivery in Mtwara
MIKINDANI, MTWARA: In a bid to honour and appreciate women in the country, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in the Mtwara Region has donated delivery kits to expectant mothers in the region to improve the health of the mothers and babies during birth. NHIF Regional Manager Dr Adolf Kahamba handed over the kit today at Likombe Health Centre in Mtwara Mikindani Municipal District Council.
NHIF Mtwara watoa msaada kwa wajawazito
MFUKO wa Bima ya Afya (NHIF) mkoani Mtwara umetoa msaada wa vifaa vya kujifungulia kwa wajawazito mkoani humo kama sehemu ya mfuko huo kuadhimisha Siku ya Wanawake Duniani, Machi 8 mwaka huu. Vifaa hivyo vimetolewa leo Machi 6, 2025 katika kituo Cha Afya Cha Likombe , Manispaa ya Mtwara Mikindani mkoani Mtwara. Meneja wa mfuko Mtwara, Dk Adolf Kahamba amesema msaada huo umetolea na serikali kupitia NHIF ili kuwapunguzia gharama mama wajawazito wakati wa kujifungua.
Cashew growers earn 1.62tri/- in ongoing trading season
MTWARA: CASHEW growers in Tanzania have earned a total of 1.62tri/- so far, from the sale of raw cashew nuts during the ongoing 2024/2025 cashew trading season. The Director General of the Cashew Nut Board of Tanzania (CBT), Mr Alfred Francis made the announce ment, revealing that 320,476 tonnes of raw cashew nuts have been sold since the ca shew auctions began on October 11th last year.
Cashew farmers reap 1.62tri/- from record harvest
MTWARA: CASHEW growers in the country have so far earned a substantial 1.62tri/- after selling their raw cashew nuts (RCN) in the ongoing 2024/2025 trading season. The Cashewnut Board of Tanzania (CBT) Director General, Mr Alfred Francis, told reporters on Wednesday that the impressive earnings were achieved through the sale of 320,476 tonnes of raw cashew nuts (RCN) since the auctions commenced on October 11 this year.
Cashew boom, massive earnings
MTWARA: THE auctions of Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) have earned the country a whopping 693bn/- in just three weeks, it has been announced. The Cashewnuts Board of Tanzania (CBT) announced that 180,483 tonnes of RCN have been sold since the cashew auctions began for the 2024-2025 trading season. CBT Director General Francis Alfred made this announcement yesterday in Mtwara Region during a press briefing on market trends and sales.
Tani 180,483 za korosho ghafi zaingiza Sh bil 693/-
BODI ya Korosho Nchini (CBT) imeuza korosho ghafi tani 180,483 kwa thamani ya Sh bilioni 693 katika minada 17 ya zao hilo ambayo iliyofanyika ndani ya wiki tatu tangu kufunguliwa kwa msimu wa 2024-2025 Octoba 11, mwaka huu. Mkurungezi Mkuu wa Bodi hiyo, Francis Alfred amesema hayo leo Oktoba 30, wakati akizungumza na waandishi wa habari kuhusu mwenendo wa masoko na mauzo ya korosho nchini.
Mtwara attains full electrification
MTWARA: THE Rural Energy Agency (REA) has successfully electrified all 785 villages in Mtwara, marking a significant milestone in rural transformation in the region. Director of Rural Electrification at REA, Engineer Jones Olotu said recently during the inauguration and lighting of electricity at Makome village, which was the last to be connected in Mtwara District.
Cashew farmers optimistic on increased earnings
Dar es Salaam, Oct. 24 -- MTWARA: SMALL scale cashew farmers in Lindi and Mtwara regions are optimistic about increasing earnings on cashew crop this year, following improved quality and yields harvested in this 2024/2025 season. Speaking during cashew auctions conducted in Tandahimba and Lindi districts, the farmers said they have experienced increased crop production this season compared to previous years.
Cashew farmers optimistic on increased earnings
MTWARA: SMALL scale cashew farmers in Lindi and Mtwara regions are optimistic about increasing earnings on cashew crop this year, following improved quality and yields harvested in this 2024/2025 season. Speaking during cashew auctions conducted in Tandahimba and Lindi districts, the farmers said they have experienced increased crop production this season compared to previous years.
Sustain raw cashew quality for international market-farmers told
MTWARA: AS prices for raw cashews have shot up to an all-time high, Cashew nut Board of Tanzania (CBT) has reiterated the need for growers and others in the value chain to ensure consistent high-quality nuts for the country, especially to maintain its status in the international market. CBT Director General Francis Alfred made the call here, saying high prices offered at the on-going cashew auctions is driven by high global demand.
Port project to handle coal underway
Dar es Salaam, Oct. 10 -- MTWARA: THE government has set aside 434.5bn/- for the construction of a port at Kisiwa Mgao area in the outskirts of Mtwara Region to serve as a special terminal to handle and transport coal. Mtwara Port Manager Mr Ferdinand Nyathi made the revelation here yesterday, saying the plan is to boost further Mtwara ports operational efficiency and provide cost effective services at the port to carter for rising cargo volumes of coal and other products.
Port project to handle coal underway
MTWARA: THE government has set aside 434.5bn/- for the construction of a port at Kisiwa Mgao area in the outskirts of Mtwara Region to serve as a special terminal to handle and transport coal. Mtwara Port Manager Mr Ferdinand Nyathi made the revelation here yesterday, saying the plan is to boost further Mtwara port’s operational efficiency and provide cost effective services at the port to carter for rising cargo volumes of coal and other products.
Tradition turns Geita girls into household servants
GEITA: It is early Monday morning, when most children are busy preparing to go to school. While some are upbeat over the new schooling week, and are hurriedly preparing for school, others are being lackadaisical; they are doing things slowly as they are angry that their sleep has been cut short by parents who had to wake them up early so that they do not become late for school.
Bashe to inaugurate cashew nut processing plant in Mtwara Original
MTWARA: THE Minister for Agriculture Mr Hussein Bashe is expected to inaugurate a 3.5bn/- cashew nut processing plant today in Mmovo Village, Newala District, Mtwara Region. The new factory, constructed by the Tandahimba-Newala Cooperative Union (TANECU), has the capacity to process 3,500 tonnes of cashew nuts per year.
Laws amidst a culture of silence will not stop FGM: Girl’s Rights
TANZANIA: “If all Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) survivors shared the detrimental effects the practice has had on their lives all the communities practicing the acts in Tanzania would stop the act.” These are the powerful words of Girls’ Rights Advocates member Ms. Petrider Paul while speaking about the numerous challenges FGM activists face in Tanzania.
Laws amidst a culture of silence will not stop FGM: Girls Rights
Dar es Salaam, Sept. 28 -- TANZANIA: “If all Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) survivors shared the detrimental effects the practice has had on their lives all the communities practicing the acts in Tanzania would stop the act.” These are the powerful words of Girls Rights Advocates member Ms. Petrider Paul while speaking about the numerous challenges FGM activists face in Tanzania.
TZ envisions increased cashew production
MTWARA: THE production of raw cashew nuts is projected to increase to 595,000 tonnes in the 2024/2025 harvest season, up from 310,787 tonnes produced last season (2023/2024), the Cashewnuts Board of Tanzania (CBT) has said. The Board’s Director of Marketing and Quality Control, Mr Revelian Ngaiza, made the revelation here over the weekend, stating that a study by CBT indicated better yields of cashew nuts in most of the cashew farming-based regions.
Milestone as Mtwara Port receives mega container ship
MTWARA: TANZANIA’s deepest port, Mtwara, has received the largest container ship in its history, marking a new era for the port in handling large vessels. The GH TRANMOTANE ship measuring 240 metres in length, carrying 459 containers docked at the port on Friday. Briefing journalists about the ship, Mtwara Port Harbour Master Captain Paul Mchawampaka said that the container ship was able to dock at Mtwara Port due to technological advancements that have transformed port operations.
Milestone as Mtwara Port receives mega container ship
Dar es Salaam, Sept. 22 -- MTWARA: TANZANIAs deepest port, Mtwara, has received the largest container ship in its history, marking a new era for the port in handling large vessels. The GH TRANMOTANE ship measuring 240 metres in length, carrying 459 containers docked at the port on Friday.
Pigeon-pea farmers pocket 36bn/- in six auctions
MTWARA: PIGEON pea growers in Mtwara have pocketed 36bn/- after selling the crop in six different auctions conducted in the region in the 2024/2025 harvest season. Through the electronic auction system handled by Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX), the farmers sold 20,000 tonnes of the crop in six auctions since the season started mid last month. The pigeon pea was sold in Mtwara, Masasi and Nanyumbu Agricultural Cooperative Union (MAMCU).
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