By Our Correspodent, Ngorongoro. The Hadza community, found along the shores of Lake Eyasi in Karatu District, Arusha Region, is among the Indigenous groups living within the Ngorongoro–Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark. They are also beneficiaries of the new geological heritage museum situated in Karatu town. Across Tanzania, and Africa more broadly, many communities uphold longstanding customs and regulations designed to preserve their traditions, values and social order. Among the Hadza (also known as the Watindiga), adultery is considered a severe offence. When a married man or woman engages in sexual relations outside the marriage, the act is viewed not only as a betrayal of trust but as a serious curse upon the family and the wider community. According to Hadza tradition, once such an offence is verified, the individuals involved may be killed by the person who caught them in the act. After carrying out the killing, the witness issues a loud call to alert the community, at which point...

                                      By Philipo Hassan  Zanzibar has once again affirmed its position as a premier business and leisure destination after being recognized as Africa’s Best Corporate Retreat Destination 2025 at the prestigious World MICE Awards. This global recognition highlights Zanzibar’s growing influence as a top hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), offering world-class facilities, pristine island environments, and exceptional hospitality services that cater to both business travelers and high-end retreat seekers. The 2025 World MICE Awards brought together leading destinations, organizations, and industry professionals from around the world. Zanzibar stood out for its outstanding performance in delivering unique corporate retreat experiences—perfect for strategic meetings, executive team-building, incentive travel, and luxury business esc...

Na. Philipo Hassan - Arusha  Kamishna wa Uhifadhi Shirika la Hifadhi za Taifa Tanzania (TANAPA), CPA Musa Nassoro Kuji, amewataka Maafisa na Askari Uhifadhi wa Uhifadhi waliopo TANAPA Makao Makuu na Kanda ya Kaskazini kujiendeleza kielimu ili kuboresha ufanisi katika utendaji kazi. Aliyasema hayo leo Julai 16, 2025, alipofanya kikao kazi cha Maafisa na Askari waliopo TANAPA Makao Makuu na Kanda ya Kaskazini, kikao kilichofanyika katika Ukumbi wa Kibo uliopo katika eneo la Makao Makuu ya TANAPA katika Jengo la Mahakama ya Afrika ya Haki za Binadamu na Watu Jijini Arusha. Akizungumza katika kikao hicho, Kamishna Kuji alieleza umuhimu wa kujiendeleza kielimu, jambo ambalo linasaidia kuongeza ujuzi, maarifa ya kukabiliana na changamoto zinapojitokeza, kuboresha huduma nyakati za kuwahudumia watalii na kuwa wabunifu ili kuleta ufanisi mahali pa kazi. “Katika utendaji wenu wa kila siku kama watumishi wa TANAPA, tunategemea sana maarifa na weledi wenu ili kuboresha utendaji kazi. Hivyo, k...

Na Philipo Hassan - Tanga Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, alisema kuwa kukamilika kwa barabara ya lami inayounganisha Tanga, Pangani, Saadani na Bagamoyo pamoja na Daraja la Mto Pangani lenye urefu wa mita 525 zitasaidia kuifungua Tanga Kiutalii na kiuchumi. Rais Samia ameyasema hayo leo, Februari 26, 2025 wakati wa uwekaji wa jiwe la msingi katika ujenzi wa  barabara na Daraja la Mto Pangani ikiwa ni sehemu ya muendelezo wa ziara yake mkoani Tanga. Vilevile, alisisitiza kuwa miundombinu hiyo mipya itarahisisha maeneo mengi ya utalii kufikika kiurahisi. Rais Samia alieleza “Barabara hii tunayoiunganisha inaenda kuifungua Tanga kiutalii na kibiashara. Maeneo mbalimbali ya kiutalii ambayo hayafikiki, itakuwa ni rahisi kumtoa mtalii Hifadhi ya Taifa Saadani na kwenda kutalii maeneo mengine ndani ya Mkoa wa Tanga”  Naye, Mbunge wa jimbo la Pangani Mhe. Jumaa Aweso alimshukuru Rais Samia kwa kutekeleza mradi mkubwa wa barabara na Daraja ambayo yat...

Na. Happiness Sam- Same Shirika la Six Rivers Africa pamoja na Elephant Conservation Organisation (ECO) yameungana na TANAPA ili kuimarisha huduma za matibabu ya wanyamapori katika hifadhi za kanda ya kaskazini kwa kuongeza vitendea kazi ikiwemo gari, vifaa tiba pamoja na dawa za kutibu wanyamapori ili kuhakikisha ustawi wa wanyamapori unaimarika katika maeneo hayo. Akizungumza katika hafla ya uzinduzi wa Mradi wa Tiba ya Wanyamapori, jana Februari 18, 2025 katika Hifadhi ya Taifa Mkomazi iliyopo Wilaya ya Same, Mkoani Kilimanjaro, Mkuu wa wilaya ya Same Kasilda Mgeni alieleza umuhimu wa uhifadhi kwa maendeleo ya taifa kwani unasaidia katika kutunza urithi wetu wa asili ikiwemo wanyamapori kwa manufaa ya vizazi vya sasa na vizazi vijavyo. DC Mgeni alisema  “Mradi wa Tiba ya Wanyamapori (Veterinary Support Project) ulianzishwa mwaka 2013 katika Hifadhi yetu ya Taifa ya Mkomazi kwa lengo la kuchukua hatua muhimu katika kuhakikisha mafanikio endelevu ya juhudi zetu za uhifadhi, mradi ...

• Aipongeza Italia kwa mashirikiano katika sekta ya utalii Na Happiness Shayo- Dar es Salaam Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii, Mhe. Balozi, Dkt. Pindi Chana (Mb) amefungua rasmi Onesho la Wiki ya Wabunifu wa Italia linaloonesha picha za wabunifu mbalimbali wakubwa wa zamani kutoka nchini Italia na  kuipongeza nchi hiyo kwa ushirikiano kati yake na Tanzania kwenye sekta ya utalii. Ufunguzi huo umefanyika  leo Februari 10,2025 katika Kituo cha Makumbusho na Nyumba ya Utamaduni Jijini Dar es Salaam ambapo onesho hilo linatarajiwa  kumalizika Februari 20,2025 likiwa na lengo la kukuza ushirikiano katika masuala ya utalii, historia na uchumi.  “ Italia imejitolea katika juhudi zetu za kukuza utalii endelevu na kuhifadhi urithi wetu wa asili na kiutamaduni .Mfano mmoja mzuri wa ushirikiano huu ni mradi wa Kisiwa cha Bawe, ambao ni mwanzo mzuri unaoonyesha utalii endelevu. Mradi huu hauangazii tu uzuri wa visiwa vya Tanzania bali pia unaonesha matokeo chanya ya uwekezaji wa ki...

Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) has been honored with the prestigious Quality Choice Prize 2024 in recognition of its exceptional commitment to delivering world-class services within and beyond the organization. The award ceremony, organized by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), took place on December 9, 2024, at Parkhotel Schönbrunn in Vienna, Austria. The award was received by the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism for Tanzania, Hon. Dustan Kitandula, who was accompanied by Ambassador of United Repblic of Tanzania in Vienna Austria, Hon. Naimi Aziz, TANAPA’s Conservation Commissioner Musa Juma, Western Zonal Senior Conservation Commissioner Izumbe Msindai, Conservation Commissioner’s Personal Assistant Andrew Mbai, and Conservation Officer from the Business Development Section, Daniel Mweta. This remarkable achievement marks TANAPA’s fifth consecutive win of the Quality Choice Prize from 2020 to 2024, underscoring its continued excellence in quality mana...

Dar es Salaam; December 6, 2024: Tanzania has signed a €39.9 million agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to strengthen the management of government forest plantations and conserve mangrove forests. The project aims to enhance the economic and ecological value of the forestry sector while addressing critical challenges. Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Treasury Building in Dar es Salaam, Hon. Dunstan Kitandula, the Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, hailed the project as a testament to the government's commitment under President Samia Suluhu Hassan to conserve and develop Tanzania's forestry sector. Tanzania's Mainland boasts 48.1 million hectares of forest, covering 55% of its land area, yet only 120,000 hectares of plantation forests have been developed out of a potential 583,691 hectares. The project aims to address this gap by planting 22,500 hectares of trees over five years in Silayo, Mtibwa, and Wino farms. Additionally, it wi...