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TANESCO Promises Reliable Power for Mpanda

Residents of Mpanda in Katavi Region are expected to benefit from improved electricity supply following plans by Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) to install a new transformer by December 1, 2026, increasing the town’s power supply capacity to 80 megawatts. TANESCO Managing
October 14, 2026

TFRA Promotes Smart Fertiliser Use in Rukwa

The Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) has called on farmers to adopt proper fertiliser management and modern agricultural technologies to increase crop yields, improve productivity and reduce unnecessary farming costs. The call was made during a learning visit to Sumry Farm, also
October 14, 2026

Real Madrid Foundation Partners With Zanzibar

Zanzibar President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has announced a partnership between Real Madrid Foundation and Unicorn Zanzibar Sports Limited aimed at developing young football talent, promoting discipline and strengthening moral values through international-standard training programmes. The
October 14, 2026

Maria Nyerere Bridge Opens in Rukwa

Mama Maria Nyerere, widow of Tanzania’s founding President Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, has officially inaugurated the Sh4.7 billion Maria Nyerere Bridge over the Kalambo River along the Kasitu–Nondo road in Kalambo District, Rukwa Region. The bridge, constructed by the government through the
October 14, 2026

Lavrov Accuses Zelensky of Exploiting Trump Ceasefire

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of using US President Donald Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire to buy time, rebuild Ukraine’s military capabilities and secure additional weapons from European countries. Lavrov made the remarks on October 12, 2026,
October 13, 2026

Uganda Plans Five-Year Russian Language Deal

Uganda is planning to extend its Russian-language training programme for military personnel through a proposed five-year agreement with Russia, aimed at strengthening communication, professional training and defence cooperation between the two countries. The proposal was presented by Major General Sergei Marchuk, head
October 13, 2026

Zelensky Urges Russia to Honour Energy Ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, while accusing Moscow of continuing attacks on critical infrastructure and calling for the proposed truce to become reality. In a statement, Zelensky described
October 12, 2026

Trump Thanks Putin for Major Russian Diesel Deal

US President Donald Trump has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for agreeing to supply large quantities of diesel to the United States, describing the agreement as a major deal aimed at increasing fuel supplies amid rising energy costs. Speaking to reporters outside
October 12, 2026

Tanzania Prepares Mkundi Bridge for Heavy Rains

Tanzania’s Ministry of Works has directed authorities to strengthen preparations against heavy rainfall and flooding along the Morogoro–Dumila–Dodoma highway, particularly at Mkundi Bridge in Kilosa District, Morogoro Region, to ensure uninterrupted transport during the rainy season. Minister for Works Masanja Kadogosa issued
October 12, 2026