Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage and new flooding as Cyclone Hidaya hit the country over the weekend; ferry services between Tanzania's commercial centre, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar island - an international tourist destination - were suspended

17 training centres in Kiswahili abroad were opened to promote the global use of the language; in addition, the government built 30 training centres in the country

Debate to formulate a national policy framework for electric vehicles has initiated; the government and key stakeholders aim to regulate the import, registration and use of electric vehicles in Tanzania

Positioning African fashion as a leader in sustainable practices is the objective of the 17th edition of Swahili Fashion Week&Awards 2024, which is being held from 6 to 8 December 2024 in Dar es Salaam with the theme "Discover what makes Africa beautiful"

President Samia Suluhu Hassan was the first female African president to attend the G20 leaders' summit, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; it's also the first time a Tanzanian leader has joined the G20 since the group expanded from the G8 in 2009