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Five of Africa’s Biggest Hydropower Projects

Tanzania’s 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project is firmly among Africa’s largest hydropower facilities by installed generation capacity, although it is not the continent’s largest. Located on the Rufiji River, the project has nine turbines, each capable of generating 235 MW, giving it
August 28, 2026

Patience Rwabwogo Consecrated Bishop

Patience Rwabwogo, daughter of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni, has been consecrated as a bishop of Covenant Nations Church in Uganda. The consecration was held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Covenant Hill in Maya, Wakiso District, during
August 25, 2026

Women Journalists Expose Harassment Crisis Worldwide

Female journalists from across Africa and beyond have sounded the alarm over what media advocates describe as a deepening crisis of sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and unequal treatment inside newsrooms  warning that the future of press freedom itself is at risk if
May 13, 2026

Tanzania Media Reform Agenda Gains Momentum

Media stakeholders in Tanzania have presented a comprehensive 15-point reform agenda to the government, signaling a renewed push to reshape the country’s media landscape through constitutional, legal, and economic changes. The proposals, unveiled during the 33rd national commemoration of World Press Freedom
May 1, 2026

Lugumi Builds Apartments for Orphans in Dar es Salaam

Billionaire Saidi Lugumi  revealed today that he is currently supporting more than 800 orphans from various parts of Dar es Salaam, providing them with essentials such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and healthcare. Lugumi stated that his efforts are driven by a
December 25, 2024

Serbian President Warns NATO Over Rising Tensions

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has issued a stark warning to NATO, emphasizing the perilous consequences of escalating tensions with Russia. Speaking in a recent statement, Vučić expressed concerns that if NATO continues its aggressive stance towards Russian territory, it could provoke a
November 22, 2024

Makamba Urges Party Focus on Public Concerns

A member of Tanzania’s National Executive Council (NEC) and current Bumbuli Member of Parliament, January Makamba, has emphasized the critical role of addressing citizens’ challenges in ensuring victory for the ruling party in the upcoming local government elections. Speaking during campaign rallies
November 22, 2024

Govt Sets Up Media Law Bodies

The government is in the process of setting up institutions outlined in the Media Services Act of 2016. The update was disclosed on Thursday by the Minister for Information, Communication, and Information Technology, Nape Nnauye, during a visit to the Tanzania Standard
March 8, 2024