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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Nigeria Denies Alleged Military Coup Arrests
Nigerian authorities have strongly denied reports that more than a dozen military officers were detained for allegedly plotting a coup to overthrow the government. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the claims as false and misleading.
Zimbabwe Ruling Party Proposes Extending Presidential Term
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has signaled its intention to extend the tenure of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by two years, a move that could keep him in office until 2030. The proposal was announced during the party’s annual conference in Mutare, a city in
Congo Begins Countdown After Last Ebola Patient Discharged
A wave of relief has swept across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after health officials announced that the last patient infected with the Ebola virus had been discharged from a treatment centre on Sunday. The development marks a significant milestone
Gas Cylinder Explosion Claims Life in Bagamoyo
A tragic incident in Masiwa, Dunda Ward, Bagamoyo District, has left one person dead after a gas cylinder exploded, sending a sharp metal fragment flying through the air. The blast occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, shocking residents of
Tanzania Opposition Leader Faces Travel Dispute at Border
A new controversy has emerged after reports surfaced that opposition figure John Heche, Deputy Chairperson of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), was blocked from crossing the Sirari Border Post in northern Tanzania to enter Kenya. According to a statement released on
Global Leaders Unite to Honour Raila Odinga
The atmosphere at Nyayo Stadium was heavy with emotion as thousands of mourners, political figures, and international guests gathered to pay their final respects to Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of Africa’s most influential political figures. Among
Missing Priest Found Safe in Ruvuma After Health Scare
Relief and gratitude have swept through the Catholic community and residents of Namtumbo District after police confirmed that Father Camillius Nkata, a priest of the Archdiocese of Songea, has been found safe at his home in Mawa Village, Hanga Ward. For several
Tanzania Braces for Uncertain Rains Ahead of 2025–2026 Season
Tanzania is preparing for what experts describe as an unpredictable rainy season from November 2025 to April 2026, with meteorologists warning that many regions could experience below-average rainfall and extended dry spells. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) released its latest outlook this