HISTORIC VICTORY! TANZANIA'S JIHAN DIMACK CROWNED MISS GRAND INTERNATIONAL 2026! 🇹🇿👑🏆

 

BANGKOK, THAILAND: Tanzania has made history on the global stage as its beauty queen, Jihan Dimack, clinched the prestigious Miss Grand International 2026 crown in a spectacular grand finale held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

In a historic triumph, Jihan became the first Tanzanian ever to win the coveted title since the competition's inception in 2013, delivering a landmark victory for the East African nation.

Her remarkable achievement has propelled Tanzania into the international spotlight, marking a defining moment in the country's beauty pageant history and demonstrating the talent, confidence, and excellence of Tanzanian women on the world stage.

Beyond the crown, Jihan's victory represents a moment of national pride and inspiration, paving the way for aspiring beauty queens to dream bigger, break barriers, and fly Tanzania's flag high in international competitions.

A historic crown. A proud nation. A new chapter for Tanzania! 🇹🇿👑

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MUFTI MENK AONGOZA DUA YA KUMREHEMU HAFIDH AMEIR KIZIMKAZI

 

Mwanazuoni maarufu wa dini ya Kiislamu duniani, Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk kutoka Zimbabwe, ameongoza dua maalumu ya kumuombea rehema Marehemu Maalim Hafidh Ameir Hassan, aliyekuwa mume wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, katika hitma ya siku 40 iliyofanyika leo, Oktoba 10, 2026, katika Msikiti Mkuu wa Kizimkazi, Mkoa wa Kusini Unguja, Zanzibar.

Katika hitma hiyo iliyowakutanisha viongozi na wananchi mbalimbali, Mufti Menk ameongoza usomaji wa dua kwa ajili ya marehemu, huku waumini na washiriki wengine wakiungana kumuomba Mwenyezi Mungu amsamehe madhambi yake, amrehemu na amjaalie makazi mema ya Peponi.

Ushiriki wa Mufti Menk katika dua hiyo umeipa hitma hiyo sura ya kipekee, kutokana na kutambulika kwake kimataifa kupitia mahubiri na mafundisho ya dini ya Kiislamu yanayohimiza amani, upendo, mshikamano, subira na kuishi kwa kuzingatia maadili mema.

Viongozi na wananchi waliohudhuria wameungana katika tukio hilo la kidini kuendeleza utamaduni wa kuombeana na kufarijiana, hususan katika kipindi cha majonzi ya kuondokewa na wapendwa wao.

Hitma hiyo pia imekuwa fursa ya kuonesha mshikamano na familia ya marehemu, huku dua zikiendelea kuelekezwa kwa Mwenyezi Mungu ili aipe familia hiyo nguvu, subira na faraja katika kuendelea kukabiliana na pengo lililoachwa na mpendwa wao.

Katika imani ya Kiislamu, kumuombea dua marehemu ni miongoni mwa matendo yenye umuhimu mkubwa, ambapo waumini humuomba Mwenyezi Mungu awasamehe waliotangulia mbele ya haki na awajaalie rehema zake.

Dua hiyo ya siku 40 imewakutanisha watu wa makundi mbalimbali katika mazingira ya ibada, faraja na mshikamano, ikidhihirisha umuhimu wa kuwa pamoja na kuendeleza upendo katika jamii wakati wa majonzi.

Marehemu Maalim Hafidh Ameir Hassan anaendelea kukumbukwa kupitia dua na maombi ya familia, ndugu, jamaa na wananchi wanaomuombea rehema na msamaha kwa Mwenyezi Mungu.

Mwenyezi Mungu amrehemu Marehemu Maalim Hafidh Ameir Hassan, amsamehe madhambi yake, amjaalie Pepo ya Firdaus na aipe familia yake subira na faraja. Aamiin.

MKUTANO WA CATA UANGAZIE MIJADALA YA KUHAMASISHA MATUMIZI YA TEKNOLOJIA KATIKA UKUSANYAJI MAPATO - MAKAMO WA RAIS

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mhe. Deogratius Ndejembi amesema matumizi ya mifumo ya kisasa ya teknolojia ni chachu katika ukusanyaji wa kodi hivyo yanapaswa kutiliwa mkazo ili kuongeza uwazi, kuimarisha usimamizi wa kodi na kurahisisha ulipaji kodi. 

Makamu wa Rais ameyasema hayo jijini Arusha Oktoba 06, 2026 wakati wa ufunguzi wa Mkutano wa wa Chama cha Wasimamizi wa Kodi wa Jumuiya ya Madola (CATA) na kueleza kuwa  teknolojia ni nyenzo muhimu katika kuboresha ukusanyaji wa mapato ya ndani na kuimarisha huduma kwa walipa kodi ndiyo maana mkutano huo umekuja na kauli mbiu inayogusa teknolojia.

Amesema pamoja na umuhimu wa teknolojia, mafanikio katika ukusanyaji wa mapato hayawezi kutegemea teknolojia pekee, bali yanahitaji sera nzuri, madhubuti, zinazoeleweka na zinazotabirika, pamoja na usimamizi wa kodi wenye ufanisi na unaokidhi mahitaji ya walipakodi.

Makamu wa Rais pia amesisitiza umuhimu wa ushirikiano wa kimataifa katika masuala ya kodi, akibainisha kuwa biashara zinazovuka mipaka, makampuni ya kimataifa, miamala ya kidijitali pamoja na mali za kifedha zinazohifadhiwa nje ya nchi zimefanya ushirikiano kati ya mamlaka za kodi kuwa muhimu zaidi.

Amesema Tanzania inaendelea kuimarisha ushiriki wake katika ushirikiano wa kimataifa wa kodi, ikiwemo kubadilishana taarifa za kodi na kutoa msaada wa kiutawala baina ya nchi huku akieleza kuwa ushirikiano huo ni muhimu katika kuongeza uhakika wa kodi, kubadilishana taarifa, kuzuia na kutatua migogoro ya kikodi.

Amesema uratibu mzuri kati ya nchi unaweza kusaidia kulinda mapato ya Serikali huku ukipunguza uwezekano wa kutozwa kodi mara mbili na kuondoa sintofahamu kwa wawekezaji halali.

“Nchi inayovutia uwekezaji siyo ile isiyokuwa na kodi, bali ni ile yenye kanuni za kodi zilizo wazi, thabiti na zinazosimamiwa kwa haki, zikiungwa mkono na taratibu bora za forodha na ukusanyaji wa mapato,” amesema.

Awali akizungumza katika mkutano huo Rais wa CATA Mhe. Abu Tariq Jamaluddin amesema matumizi ya teknolojia ya kisasa yamekuwa yakisaidia nchi wanachama wa CATA kurahisisha utawala wa kodi kwa kuweka mazingira rahisi ya ukusanyaji wa mapato na kuwasaidia walipakodi kufuata sheria za kodi.

Amesema kauli mbiu ya mkutano huo inalenga kuhimiza matumizi zaidi ya teknolojia na kueleza kuwa CATA itaendelea kuwezesha matumizi ya teknolojia katika ukusanyaji wa kodi ili kuimarisha usimamizi wa kodi baina ya nchi wanachama. 

Amesema kupitia mkutano huo nchi washiriki wataweza kubadilishana ujuzi na uzoefu kuhusu usimamizi   wa kodi na matumizi ya teknolojia.

Kwa upande wake Kamishna Mkuu wa Mamlaka ya Mapato Tanzania (TRA) ambao ndiyo waandaaji wa mkutano huo Bw. Yusuph Juma Mwenda amesema Mamlaka hiyo imepiga hatua kubwa katika matumizi ya teknolojia ambayo yameboresha zaidi huduma za usimamizi wa kodi kwa kuongeza uwazi na ufanisi.

Amesema kupitia matumizi ya teknolojia TRA imekuja na mfumo wa IDRAS unaosimamia kodi za ndani ambao unamuwezesha Mlipakodi kutoa risiti za kielektroniki kwa kutumia simu ya mkononi bila kuwa na mashine hali ambayo imeongeza uhiari katika kulipa kodi na kupunguza kuonana kwa walipakodi na maofisa wa TRA. 

Amesema kupitia mkutano huo wataweza kubadilishana ujuzi na mataifa mengine akieleza kuwa matumizi ya teknolojia ya kisasa pia kwa Tanzania yameongeza wigo wa kodi kutokana na kuwapa uhuru walipakodi kujisajili kupitia mtandao na kupata namba ya utambulisho wa mlipakodi (TIN).

Mkutano huo utadumu mpaka Oktoba 09 mwaka huu.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS IMPRESSED BY NGORONGORO

International sports and entertainment journalists visiting Tanzania ahead of AFCON 2027 had a taste of what the country has to offer beyond football when they toured the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on 5 October 2026.

The journalists came face-to-face with Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife, including lions, rhinos and giraffes. Also, they explored the country’s rich human history through a visit to the museum of early human history.

For the visiting journalists, the experience offered a glimpse of what football fans can expect when they travel to Tanzania for AFCON 2027 — world-class football combined with unforgettable tourism experiences.

Their message was simple: come for the football, stay for Tanzania.

From its wildlife and breathtaking landscapes to its history, culture and hospitality, Tanzania is preparing to offer AFCON visitors an experience that goes far beyond the stadium.

“This is Tanzania. When you come for AFCON 2027, football will be only part of the experience — Ngorongoro and many other wonders will be waiting.”

UK SPEAKER PROPOSES SPEAKER ZUNGU TO PRESIDE OVER 153RD IPU ASSEMBLY

 

ARUSHA, 6 October 2026 — Tanzania’s role in global parliamentary diplomacy received further recognition in Arusha after the Speaker of the United Kingdom House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, proposed the Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Hon. Mussa Azzan Zungu, to serve as President of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

The proposal, presented during a meeting of the IPU Governing Council at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), received support from Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, paving the way for Hon. Zungu’s election as President of the Assembly. Contemporary reporting confirms his election, while IPU records identify both Hon. Zungu and Sir Lindsay as the current Speakers of their respective chambers. JAMHURI MEDIA

The development carries particular diplomatic significance for Tanzania as host of the Assembly, placing the country at the centre of high-level parliamentary dialogue and engagement among delegations from across the world.

Sir Lindsay and Hon. Zungu also exchanged greetings during the Governing Council meeting, reflecting the spirit of parliamentary cooperation that underpins the IPU and its role in fostering dialogue among national legislatures.

For Tanzania, hosting the 153rd IPU Assembly provides a platform not only for parliamentary diplomacy, but also for showcasing Arusha and the country more broadly as a meeting point for international dialogue, cooperation and multilateral engagement.

From Arusha, Tanzania continues to connect parliaments and nations through dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy.

SPEAKER ZUNGU: GLOBAL CHALLENGES REQUIRE SHARED SOLUTIONS

Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Mussa Azzan Zungu, exchanges greetings with the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, during a meeting of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) on 6 October 2026.

The engagement took place on the sidelines of the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, which brings together parliamentary leaders and delegations from around the world to advance parliamentary diplomacy, dialogue and international cooperation. Hon. Zungu was accompanied by members of the Tanzanian delegation to the IPU.

ARUSHA, 6 October 2026 — Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Hon. Mussa Azzan Zungu, has called for stronger global cooperation in addressing common challenges, stressing that no part of the world can succeed in isolation.

Addressing more than 1,500 Speakers and Parliamentarians attending the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), Speaker Zungu underscored the role of parliaments in promoting dialogue, reconciling competing interests and building inclusive societies.

“We share one humanity and a common destiny. There is no Global South problem or Global North problem. There is a human problem, and it requires a human solution,” he said.

Speaker Zungu also highlighted Tanzania’s efforts to strengthen good governance, public trust and inclusive social and economic opportunities, including political and legal reforms aimed at broadening participation in democratic processes.

He noted that Tanzania has put in place constitutional and legal mechanisms to strengthen the participation of women in decision-making, with women’s representation in Parliament reaching 39.5 per cent. He further highlighted provisions under the Political Parties Act promoting the inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities within party structures and candidate nomination processes.

The Speaker also referred to Tanzania’s experience with political reforms and reconciliation, including the 4Rs philosophy — Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding — and its emphasis on dialogue, inclusion and governance.

His address positioned parliamentary diplomacy as an important bridge between nations, with legislatures providing a platform where differences can be addressed through dialogue and competing interests reconciled through constructive debate.

From Arusha, the message was clear: global challenges transcend borders, and meaningful solutions require cooperation, dialogue and shared responsibility.

SERIKALI YATAKA MAKAZI YAENDANE NA KASI YA UKUAJI WA MIJI

 

Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Dkt. Leonard Akwilapo,akizungumza wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Dkt. Leonard Akwilapo,akizungumza wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Maendeleo ya Makazi, Bw.Deogratius Kalimenze,akizungumza wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

Afisa Mkazi wa Shirika la Makazi Duniani nchini Tanzania (UN-Habitat), Dkt. Grace Lubaale,akizungumza wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Dkt. Leonard Akwilapo,akiwa katika picha ya pamoja wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Dkt. Leonard Akwilapo,akiwa katika picha ya pamoja wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

Sehemu ya washiriki wakimsikiliza Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Dkt. Leonard Akwilapo “hayupo pichani)  wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

Sehemu ya washiriki wakimsikiliza Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Dkt. Leonard Akwilapo “hayupo pichani)  wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma.

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SERIKALI imesema inaendelea kuchukua hatua mbalimbali kuhakikisha wananchi wanapata makazi salama, bora na yanayomudu gharama, huku ikisisitiza umuhimu wa upangaji wa miji, usalama wa milki na uwekezaji katika miundombinu ili kukabiliana na changamoto za ongezeko la watu na mabadiliko ya tabianchi.

Kauli hiyo imetolewa na Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Dkt. Leonard Akwilapo,wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Makazi Duniani 2026 yaliyofanyika leo Oktoba 5,2026 jijini Dodoma, ambapo amesema kuwa kasi ya ongezeko la watu na upanuzi wa miji inahitaji mipango madhubuti ya kuhakikisha maendeleo ya miji yanaenda sambamba na upatikanaji wa makazi bora na huduma muhimu.

“Serikali inaendelea na mchakato wa kuifanyia maboresho Sera ya Taifa ya Maendeleo ya Makazi ya mwaka 2000 ili iendane na mahitaji ya sasa, huku ikisisitiza kuwa sera hiyo inapaswa kutoa mwongozo wa kujenga makazi salama, himilivu na yanayomudu gharama kwa wananchi wa mijini na vijijini.”amesema Dkt. Akwilapo

Kwa mujibu wa Dkt. Akwilapo, vipaumbele katika kipindi kijacho vitajikita katika kurahisisha upatikanaji wa hati miliki na kuimarisha usalama wa milki, kuimarisha upangaji na usimamizi wa ardhi, kurasimisha makazi yasiyopangwa pamoja na kuweka mazingira wezeshi kwa sekta binafsi na taasisi za fedha kushiriki katika ujenzi wa nyumba bora na nafuu.

Katika hatua nyingine, Serikali imesisitiza dhamira yake ya kuendelea na Mradi wa Uboreshaji wa Makazi ya Sinza, ambao umewekwa katika kundi la miradi ya kipaumbele ya kuboresha makazi mijini.

“Serikali imesisitiza kuwa  lengo ni kuipanga upya Sinza kwa kuzingatia mahitaji ya wakazi na uzoefu wa maboresho yaliyofanyika katika maeneo mengine ya Dar es Salaam, yakiwamo Samora, Kariakoo na Buguruni.”amesisitiza Dkt. Akwilapo

Aidha, ameeleza kuwa maboresho ya miundombinu ya usafiri, maji, umeme, masoko na barabara kupitia miradi mbalimbali ni sehemu ya juhudi za kujenga miji yenye huduma bora na inayoweza kukabiliana na changamoto za ukuaji wa miji.

Amesisitiza kuwa makazi bora yanapaswa kumwezesha mwananchi kuishi kwa usalama na heshima, kulea familia kwa utulivu na kushiriki katika shughuli za kiuchumi.

Wakati huo huo,Dkt. Akwilapo,ametoa wito kwa mamlaka za miji na taasisi zinazohusika na maendeleo ya makazi kuchukua hatua mapema kukabiliana na athari za mvua kubwa na mafuriko, ikisisitiza umuhimu wa kupanga matumizi ya ardhi, kutunza mazingira na kujenga miundombinu inayostahimili majanga.

Maadhimisho hayo yenye kaulimbiu “Adequate Housing for All” (Makazi Toshelevu kwa Wote) yameitaka Serikali, sekta binafsi, taasisi za fedha, vyuo, watafiti, mashirika ya kimataifa na wananchi kuunganisha nguvu kutoka kwenye mijadala na mipango kwenda kwenye utekelezaji, ili kuhakikisha Tanzania inajenga miji salama, jumuishi na endelevu kwa kizazi cha sasa na kijacho.

Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Maendeleo ya Makazi, Bw. Deogratias Kalimenze, amesema ukuaji wa kasi wa Tanzania na upanuzi wa miji umeongeza mahitaji ya nyumba, ardhi iliyopangwa, miundombinu na huduma za msingi, hivyo kuna umuhimu wa kuimarisha ushirikiano kati ya Serikali, sekta binafsi na wadau wa maendeleo ili kupata suluhisho la changamoto za makazi nchini.

“Mabadiliko ya tabianchi yamekuwa na athari kubwa kwa jamii, hivyo ni muhimu kujenga makazi yanayozingatia uwezo wa kustahimili changamoto hizo” amesema Kalimenze.

Pia amewataka wadau wote kutumia majadiliano hayo kubadilishana uzoefu na maarifa, kutengeneza suluhisho zinazofaa kwa mazingira ya Tanzania na kuhakikisha upatikanaji wa makazi bora unakuwa jukumu la pamoja ili “hakuna mtu anayeachwa nyuma.”

Awali  Afisa Mkazi wa Shirika la Makazi Duniani nchini Tanzania (UN-Habitat), Dkt. Grace Lubaale, amesema makazi bora si suala la kuwa na paa pekee, bali ni msingi wa utu, afya, usalama, fursa za kiuchumi na maendeleo ya jamii, hivyo juhudi za kuboresha makazi zinapaswa kuangalia maisha ya watu kwa ujumla.

Amesema kasi ya ukuaji wa miji nchini inaongeza mahitaji ya nyumba, ardhi, huduma za msingi na miundombinu, hivyo kuna umuhimu wa kupanga ukuaji wa miji mapema, kuboresha makazi yasiyo rasmi na kuhakikisha wananchi wanapata ardhi na huduma muhimu kwa gharama zinazomudu. Amesema hatua hizo zitasaidia kujenga mitaa salama, iliyounganishwa na yenye uwezo wa kukabiliana na changamoto za mabadiliko ya tabianchi.

“Serikali na UN-Habitat zinaendelea kushirikiana katika maeneo mbalimbali, ikiwamo usafiri endelevu na wa umeme, usimamizi wa taka, uchumi mzunguko, kupunguza taka za plastiki pamoja na kuboresha fursa za makazi, upatikanaji wa ardhi na mipango ya ukuaji wa miji. Amesema ushirikiano huo unalenga kuhakikisha ukuaji wa miji unakuwa chachu ya ajira, uwekezaji, ulinzi wa mazingira na kuboresha maisha ya wananchi” amesema Dkt.Lubaale.

Aidha, amesema kupitia mkakati wa mwaka 2026–2030, Serikali na UN-Habitat zinalenga kuimarisha mfumo jumuishi wa maendeleo endelevu ya mijini unaozingatia makazi ya gharama nafuu, usimamizi wa ardhi, uboreshaji wa makazi, usafiri endelevu na matumizi ya takwimu katika kupanga miji.

Amewataka wadau wote, wakiwamo wanawake, vijana, sekta binafsi, wataalamu na jamii, kushiriki katika mchakato huo ili kujenga miji yenye makazi bora, salama na himilivu, bila kumuacha mtu nyuma.