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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Trump Begins Five-Day Asia Tour to Ease Global Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has embarked on a five-day visit to Asia, marking his first major foreign tour since taking office earlier this year. The trip, which includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, seeks to strengthen diplomatic ties, promote fair
Audit Unveils Over $1 Billion Loss in Power Sector
A recent audit has uncovered a staggering revenue loss exceeding $1 billion in Tanzania’s power sector, attributed to widespread electricity theft and infrastructure vandalism. The audit, conducted by the National Audit Office of Tanzania, highlights significant financial mismanagement and regulatory failures within
Samia Suluhu Reaffirms Commitment to Union
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate, reiterated her unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Union between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. She emphasized that the Union is mutually beneficial, stating, “Tunakwenda kuulinda kwa nguvu zote Muungano wetu, kwani ni
Police Urges Citizens to Respect Voting Rights
The head of Dar es Salaam’s Special Police Zone, Jumanne Muliro, has urged citizens to respect their constitutional right to vote and to actively discourage anyone attempting to interfere with the electoral process. In a statement issued on Friday, Muliro emphasized that
Tanzanian Opposition Leader John Heche Detained in Dodoma
The political tension in Tanzania has deepened following the detention of John Heche, the Deputy National Chairperson of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), who is currently being held at the Mtumba Police Station in Dodoma. According to party officials, Heche
Ivory Coast Election Faces Controversy, Tensions Rise
Citizens of Ivory Coast are preparing to cast their votes on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in a presidential election that has sparked political tension and raised questions about the country’s democratic process. Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a fourth term,
Kenya President Defends Controversial Cyber Law
President William Ruto has defended his recent signing of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, insisting that the legislation builds on existing laws that have been in place since 2018. The amendments aim to strengthen protections against online harassment, cyberbullying,
Former Ghana First Lady Nana Konadu Dies
The former First Lady of Ghana and a prominent advocate for women’s rights, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76. She died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Ridge Hospital in Accra following a brief illness. Born on
Tanzanian Muslims Unite in Prayers for Peace
Muslims across Tanzania gathered on Friday for Jumu’ah prayers, delivering a strong message of peace, unity, and national harmony amid calls for citizens to protect the country’s long-standing stability. In Dar es Salaam, the Regional Sheikh, Walid Omar Al Hadi, led hundreds