News and events

Tanzania as a Future Petro State - Resource Nationalism and Local Content in Tanzania

“Resource Nationalism and Local Content in Tanzania: Experiences from mining and consequences for the petroleum sector”.

02.Oct.2017

Jotun opens colour centre in Tanzania

The Norwegian Ambassador, Hanne-Marie Kaarstad, attended the opening of the Norwegian paint company Jotun’s first colour centre in Tanzania on 18 September 2017 in Dar es Salaam.

05.Oct.2017

Norwegian Embassy visits paralegal projects in Mbinga district - Ruvuma Region

Between 19-21 September 2017, Norwegian and Swedish embassies visited paralegal projects in Mbinga district, Ruvuma region, where a total of 25 volunteers supported by Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) provide free legal aid in a rural population

05.Oct.2017

Dance explosion in Dar es Salaam

The Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania was delighted to take part in a three days dance feast, packed with explosive and entertaining dance performances by young creative talents.

10.Oct.2017

Tanzanian rural areas ready for electricity

Norway supports Tanzania in achieving it’s Sustainable Development Goal on energy. Through the Rural Electrification Densification Programme 303 villages close to an existing line will be connected.

11.Oct.2017

World Day Against the Death Penalty

World Day Against the Death Penalty was marked yesterday, October 10th, for the 15th year in a row, with events all over the world. 'The death penalty is irreversible.

12.Oct.2017

NOK 7.7 billion to global health and education

‘Education and health are essential for sustainable development and poverty reduction in all countries. The Government will continue to increase funding for global health and education and is proposing a total allocation of NOK 7.

22.Sep.2017

UN joint Kigoma Programme officially launched, Norway the main donor

The United Nations Joint Kigoma Programme was officially launched 20 September 2017. The Programme will run for four years (2017-21), and is a joint programme by 16 UN agencies in Tanzania. Norway has supported the program with USD 5.

12.Oct.2017

NOK 1.3 billion increase in aid budget for 2018

‘The Government’s proposed aid budget for 2018 is bigger than ever before and amounts to NOK 35.1 billion. This is NOK 1.3 billion more than in 2017.

20.Oct.2017 | Oslo

New Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

03.Nov.2017

NOK 1 000 000 to cultural diversity and exchange

The Norwegian Embassy has been a proud sponsor of Busara Promotions since 2009, and today the Embassy has committed to support the organization with NOK 1 000 000 for its work to promote cultural exchange and diversity in Zanzibar as well as mainland

03.Nov.2017

Nordic-African Business Summit 2017 in Oslo

The Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania participated at the annual Nordic-African Business Summit in Oslo 26 October 2017. This year’s theme was «Investing in Africa’s Transition: how, not why».