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Tanzania Power Chief Criticises Hydropower Delays

Deep inside northeastern Tanzania, where the waters of the Pangani River have powered homes, businesses, and industries for generations, frustration is now building over delays to one of the country’s most important electricity rehabilitation projects. The pressure became visible on May 22,

May 23, 2026

Sports·Tanzania

Rio Ferdinand Rejects Political Pressure During Tanzania Visit

Former Manchester United captain and England defender Rio Ferdinand has defended his controversial visit to Tanzania, insisting that his presence in the East African nation is focused on football, youth inspiration, and tourism development — not politics. Speaking to journalists in Dar

May 23, 2026

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Tanzania MP Exposes Dangerous Industrial Consumer Deception

Concerns over consumer protection and industrial accountability took center stage in Tanzania’s Parliament on Thursday after Gairo Member of Parliament Ahmed Shabiby accused some manufacturers of flooding the market with substandard products while misleading consumers through false labeling and inaccurate product information.

May 23, 2026

Sports·World

Ebola Outbreak Disrupts Congo World Cup Plans

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been forced to dramatically alter its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 after a deadly Ebola outbreak triggered international health concerns, travel restrictions, and growing anxiety ahead of the global tournament. Congolese football

May 22, 2026

Opportunities·Tanzania

China–Tanzania Launch Ideology Research Centre in Kibaha

China and Tanzania have strengthened their political and ideological cooperation following the inauguration of a new research centre dedicated to the study of “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era” at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School

May 21, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans

Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were left without formal employment benefits after military service. The announcement was made in parliament on Monday by Rhimo

May 20, 2026

Opportunities·Tanzania

Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years

Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders to secure employment opportunities for the country’s rapidly growing youth population. The announcement was made by Joel Nanauka,

May 20, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System

Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that he said has for years exploited farmers through unfair crop measurement methods. Speaking during the 20th anniversary celebrations

May 20, 2026

Politics·World

Samia Joins Africa Push for Nuclear Future

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to travel to Kigali, Rwanda, today to take part in the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa 2026 (NEISA 2026), a high-level continental gathering that places nuclear energy at the center of Africa’s long-term development and

May 19, 2026

Health·Tanzania

Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack

The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam on May 18, 2026. The remains were received by government

May 19, 2026

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