Bicycles changing the lives of school girls

29.11.2019 — Article Tanzania
At least 1,000 female students are now able to reach school in a much faster and safer manner. Through the SDC-funded Bike2School4Girls programme, students can now commute to school in only 30 minutes, a journey that previously took an average of two hours.

Embassy organises workshop on gender

31.10.2019 — Article Tanzania
Gender is continuously evolving and institutions need to adopt new techniques that are effective in addressing gender equality gaps. In order to meet this objective, the Embassy organised a gender workshop for staff and partners on 31 October.

Switzerland hosts high level meeting on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

09.10.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland and Sahara Ventures, in collaboration with a Swiss company SICPA, organised a high level workshop on the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa and its applications for governments.

Embassy celebrates National Day

01.08.2019 — Local news Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland to Tanzania and Zambia celebrated the Swiss National Day at an evening reception in Dar es Salaam.

Switzerland supports the 'Wanawake Wanaweza' project

31.07.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam and UN Women Tanzania signed a new agreement on 25 July to support the UN Women led project, Women’s Leadership and Political Participation (WLPP) also known as "Wanawake Wanaweza" Phase II. The project seeks to ensure that women lead and participate in decision-making at all levels. 

National Day 2019 greetings for the Swiss Abroad

15.07.2019 — Press release Tanzania
On the occassion of the Swiss National Day of August 1st, the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer has delivered a message to all Swiss nationals living abroad.

Switzerland supports screening of Anti-Corruption film ‘Bahasha’ during 2019 Uhuru Torch Relay

21.06.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland and the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) held a joint press conference to announce the screening of an anti-corruption film ‘Bahasha’ as part of the 2019 Uhuru Torch Relay in major towns and cities across Tanzania. The objective of screening the film is to sensitize people about the negative effects of engaging in corruption.

Switzerland commits to improving the lives of youth through vocational skills

31.05.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland today launched the first phase of its Skills for Employment in Tanzania (SET) programme in Dar es Salaam. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will contribute 24 million US Dollars (55 billion Tanzanian Shillings) over a period of 12 years to support the Government of Tanzania in addressing the labour market relevance, quality and accessibility of vocational skills development.

Local artists to raise environmental awareness

09.05.2019 — Press release Tanzania
Switzerland awards over TZS 170 million to five local organisations and groups in its efforts to contribute to a diverse and inclusive arts and culture sector in Tanzania. The theme for the 2019 Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) culture call for proposals - My Trash, My Treasure - aims at encouraging environmental consciousness through art.

Switzerland at the side of Tanzania to strengthen accountability

22.03.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has launched the third phase of its Social Accountability Programme (SAP) which provides support to key national Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who are working to improve accountability in Tanzania.

International Women’s Day celebrated in Dar es Salaam

19.03.2019 — Local news Tanzania
On 19 March, the staff of the Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Women’s Day.

Call for Proposals: My Trash, My Treasure

07.01.2019 — Local news Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam is calling for proposals for its annual arts and culture fund. The primary focus for this funding stream is to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive arts and cultural sector that provides livelihood opportunities and encourages the creative use of art for social transformation and development.

Switzerland hosts high level meeting on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

09.10.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland and Sahara Ventures, in collaboration with a Swiss company SICPA, organised a high level workshop on the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa and its applications for governments.

Switzerland supports the 'Wanawake Wanaweza' project

31.07.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam and UN Women Tanzania signed a new agreement on 25 July to support the UN Women led project, Women’s Leadership and Political Participation (WLPP) also known as "Wanawake Wanaweza" Phase II. The project seeks to ensure that women lead and participate in decision-making at all levels. 

National Day 2019 greetings for the Swiss Abroad

15.07.2019 — Press release Tanzania
On the occassion of the Swiss National Day of August 1st, the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer has delivered a message to all Swiss nationals living abroad.

Switzerland supports screening of Anti-Corruption film ‘Bahasha’ during 2019 Uhuru Torch Relay

21.06.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland and the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) held a joint press conference to announce the screening of an anti-corruption film ‘Bahasha’ as part of the 2019 Uhuru Torch Relay in major towns and cities across Tanzania. The objective of screening the film is to sensitize people about the negative effects of engaging in corruption.

Switzerland commits to improving the lives of youth through vocational skills

31.05.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland today launched the first phase of its Skills for Employment in Tanzania (SET) programme in Dar es Salaam. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will contribute 24 million US Dollars (55 billion Tanzanian Shillings) over a period of 12 years to support the Government of Tanzania in addressing the labour market relevance, quality and accessibility of vocational skills development.

Local artists to raise environmental awareness

09.05.2019 — Press release Tanzania
Switzerland awards over TZS 170 million to five local organisations and groups in its efforts to contribute to a diverse and inclusive arts and culture sector in Tanzania. The theme for the 2019 Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) culture call for proposals - My Trash, My Treasure - aims at encouraging environmental consciousness through art.

Switzerland at the side of Tanzania to strengthen accountability

22.03.2019 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has launched the third phase of its Social Accountability Programme (SAP) which provides support to key national Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who are working to improve accountability in Tanzania.

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greetings for the Swiss abroad

10.07.2018 — Press release Tanzania
On the occassion of the Swiss National Day of August 1st, the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset has delivered a message to all Swiss nationals living abroad.

Swiss Development Cooperation in Tanzania - Key results 2016/17

23.06.2018 — Press release Tanzania
The Swiss embassy in Dar es Salaam is proud to present this summary report, which demonstrates some of the remarkable results that have been achieved in Tanzania through programmes, projects and partnerships that were (co-) financed by the SDC in 2016/17. 

Call for Proposals: Think it over! - Empowering Young Girls through the Arts

16.04.2018 — Press release Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam is inviting applications from individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), social enterprises and public bodies for its annual arts and culture fund. The primary focus of this funding stream is to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive arts and cultural sector that provides livelihood opportunities while promoting dialogue and exchange.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Press release Tanzania
In exactly one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, gender equality, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Switzerland calls upon its partners to join it in making this Human Rights Day 2017 a day of unequivocal relevance for the promotion and the protection of human rights.

Switzerland and Zambia sign double taxation agreement

14.09.2017 — Press release Tanzania

On 29 August, Switzerland and Zambia signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income.

Bicycles changing the lives of school girls

29.11.2019 — Article Tanzania
At least 1,000 female students are now able to reach school in a much faster and safer manner. Through the SDC-funded Bike2School4Girls programme, students can now commute to school in only 30 minutes, a journey that previously took an average of two hours.

Embassy organises workshop on gender

31.10.2019 — Article Tanzania
Gender is continuously evolving and institutions need to adopt new techniques that are effective in addressing gender equality gaps. In order to meet this objective, the Embassy organised a gender workshop for staff and partners on 31 October.

Embassy celebrates National Day

01.08.2019 — Local news Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland to Tanzania and Zambia celebrated the Swiss National Day at an evening reception in Dar es Salaam.

International Women’s Day celebrated in Dar es Salaam

19.03.2019 — Local news Tanzania
On 19 March, the staff of the Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Women’s Day.

Call for Proposals: My Trash, My Treasure

07.01.2019 — Local news Tanzania
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam is calling for proposals for its annual arts and culture fund. The primary focus for this funding stream is to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive arts and cultural sector that provides livelihood opportunities and encourages the creative use of art for social transformation and development.

Swiss National Day celebrated in Dar es Salaam

06.08.2018 — Article Tanzania
The national day of Switzerland was celebrated in Dar es Salaam with an official reception hosted by the Swiss Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E. Florence Tinguely Mattli, on the first day of August.

The Mapanya Band of Zanzibar excels in Switzerland

16.05.2018 — Article Tanzania
From 6 - 20 April 2018, the Mapanya Band from DCMA in Zanzibar travelled throughout Switzerland during a music and cultural exchange program.

Switzerland committed to continued support in fight against Malaria in Tanzania

01.05.2018 — Article Tanzania
On 25 April, Switzerland joined the Government of Tanzania and other partners to commemorate World Malaria Day in Kasulu, Kigoma. Since 2002, Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) supports the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) in the nationwide deployment of high quality malaria control interventions.

Farewell to the Baldegg Sisters

05.04.2018 — Article Tanzania
On 26 March, the Embassy of Switzerland organised a tree-planting event to pay tribute to three Baldegg sisters for their work and life commitment to the most vulnerable people in Tanzania. The three sisters, Sr. Winfrieda, Sr.Josephata and Sr. Stefanie, have returned to Switzerland after more than 50 years of service. The orange trees, planted in the Embassy’s gardens, will remain a living memory of their presence in Tanzania.

Francophonie Week - A true marathon of cultural events and activities!

29.03.2018 — Article Tanzania
The Francophone community in Dar es Salaam celebrated the “Semaine de la Francophonie” between 16 and 25 March. To promote the common values of the Francophonie and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Embassy of Switzerland organised a film screening and discussion in partnership with the Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH). A strong Swiss Embassy’s team participated with enthusiasm in the Football Tournament!

Switzerland supports Tanzania’s anti-corruption battle

13.12.2017 — Article Tanzania
Recent surveys show that the Tanzanian public feels that the level of corruption in the country has decreased. These are positive developments, also for Switzerland, which is supporting the Government of Tanzania’s anti-corruption agenda with a number of different activities.

Swiss company SIKA launches operations in Tanzania

09.11.2017 — Local news Tanzania

Sika officially opened its first concrete admixtures factory in Tanzania at an inauguration ceremony held on 9 November in Dar es Salaam.