MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

Ndejembi: JNHPP Positions Tanzania as Regional Energy Hub

Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi says the completion and official commissioning of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has significantly expanded Tanzania’s electricity generation capacity and strengthened the country’s strategic position in connecting regional energy markets. Ndejembi said the completion of the major

August 22, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Samia Orders Leaders to Prepare for El Niño

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed Regional Commissioners, District Commissioners and heads of government institutions to take early precautionary measures to prepare for heavy rains forecast across Tanzania, warning that failure to act in advance could expose communities to serious disasters and

August 22, 2026

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Samia Officially Launches 2,115MW JNHPP

President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has officially launched the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), a major power generation facility with an installed capacity of 2,115 megawatts (MW). The inauguration ceremony took place today, August 22, 2026,

August 22, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Shemdoe Urges Local Government Leaders to Avoid Conflicts

Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, has urged leaders in regional secretariats and local government authorities to avoid conflicts among themselves and with the staff they supervise, warning that

August 22, 2026

Tanzania

TAWA Captures Lion Linked to Livestock Attacks in Lindi

The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has successfully captured a male lion linked to a series of livestock attacks that caused fear and anxiety among residents of Songea Hamlet, Mkarango Village in Kilwa District, Lindi Region. The lion was captured at around

August 22, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania PM Orders Faster Construction of AFCON 2027 Training Grounds

Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has ordered contractors to accelerate the construction of training grounds that will be used during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying the facilities must be completed on time and meet standards set by the Confederation of

August 21, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

FEASSA Leaders Praise Morogoro for Hosting Successful School Games

Leaders of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSA) have commended Morogoro Regional Commissioner Adam Kighoma Malima for the successful preparations and coordination of the regional school sports competitions being held in Morogoro. The games, which began on August

August 21, 2026

Opinion·World

Tanzania faces ICC dilemma amid US sanctions

The latest decision by the United States to impose sanctions on senior officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has renewed an important debate in Tanzania over the country’s relationship with the court and the broader implications of aligning itself with international

August 20, 2026

Business·World

Algerian Company Plans Three Cashew Processing Plants in Tanzania

Algerian cashew processing company Sarl Anacard’Or is planning to expand its investment into Tanzania by establishing three modern cashew processing plants, in a move expected to increase the value of Tanzanian cashews and strengthen the country’s position in the global market. The

August 20, 2026

Opinion·World

Middle East War Exposes Africa’s Vulnerability to Oil Shocks

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is exposing Africa’s vulnerability to global energy shocks, with disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz pushing up oil prices, shipping costs and the wider cost of doing business across the continent. The crisis has renewed

August 20, 2026

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