Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
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Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
Tanzania Secures Growing Maize Export Market In Congo
Farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from a more reliable market for their maize after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the
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EAC Sends Observers Ahead of Tanzania Elections
The East African Community (EAC) has deployed a 67-member Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Tanzania ahead of the country’s General Elections scheduled for October 29, 2025. The deployment reflects the regional bloc’s ongoing commitment to supporting democratic processes, peace, and stability across
Africa CDC Unveils Plan for Stronger Health Institutes
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a new framework to help African countries establish or strengthen their National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), institutions critical for managing health emergencies and building resilient healthcare systems. The framework was
WHO Urges Africa to Invest in Youth
The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa has called on African governments to prioritize investment in youth as a cornerstone for building a healthier, self-reliant, and resilient continent. This appeal was made by WHO Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, during
U.S. Prepares Tougher Sanctions on Russia
The United States has signaled plans to escalate economic pressure on Russia if President Vladimir Putin continues the war in Ukraine, as officials weigh new sanctions targeting critical sectors of the Russian economy. The announcement comes after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions
Zitto Kabwe Urges Calm Ahead of Tanzania Elections
As Tanzania moves closer to its highly anticipated general election on October 29, 2025, political leaders in the Kigoma Region are calling for peace and restraint. Opposition candidate Zitto Kabwe, representing the ACT-Wazalendo party, has rejected any calls for demonstrations on election
Tanzania Police Pledge Calm Ahead of National Elections
The Tanzania Police Force has assured citizens that the country remains peaceful and secure ahead of the October 29, 2025 general election, urging voters to turn out in large numbers to choose their leaders without fear or intimidation. In a statement released
CUF Promises Broader Access to Tanzania’s Capital Markets
Tanzania’s opposition party, the Civic United Front (CUF), has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the country’s financial sector by opening the door for more stock and capital markets to operate alongside the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE). The proposal, outlined
No more political bullying, Tanzania tells the west
Barely a week after Media Wire Express questioned the motives behind Western travel advisories and moral prescriptions, Tanzania has delivered one of its strongest rebukes yet to external interference in domestic affairs. In a sharply worded statement dated October 24, 2025, the
Thailand Mourns Beloved Queen Mother Sirikit, Dead at 93
Thailand is in mourning following the death of Queen Sirikit, the revered Queen Mother, who passed away on Friday evening at 9:21 p.m. local time. She was 93. According to a statement from the Bureau of the Royal Household, Queen Sirikit had