Chinese Factory Owner Found Dead in Dar es Salaam Plant
A Chinese factory owner has been found dead inside the premises of his industrial facility in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, in
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Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans
Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were
Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders
Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that
Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack
The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through
Tanzania Opens Major Probe Into Election Violence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a sweeping criminal investigation into violence linked to Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election period, signaling a potentially historic attempt
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Mali Military Crisis Deepens as Goita Expands Power
The transitional leader of Mali, Assimi Goita, has taken over the country’s defence ministry following the killing of his defence chief in a coordinated wave of rebel attacks, marking a sharp escalation in one of West Africa’s most volatile security crises. According
Ruto Praises Tanzania NSSF Nairobi Investment
The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has commended a major investment by the Tanzania National Social Security Fund in Nairobi, describing it as a powerful example of how savings can be transformed into regional development and economic growth. Speaking during an address
IMF Warns Prolonged Iran War Economic Shock
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economic fallout from the ongoing war involving Iran would take several months to stabilise, even if hostilities were to end immediately. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the conflict has already triggered
President Samia, Ruto Confront Regional Youth Unrest
President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has said she held high-level discussions with Kenya President William Ruto on how to address rising youth-led protests across the region, amid growing concerns over political stability and public order in East Africa. Speaking on May
Fuel Prices Surge as Global Tensions Disrupt Supply
A fresh increase in fuel prices has been announced by Tanzania’s energy regulator, signaling renewed pressure on household budgets and business operations as global market instability continues to ripple through local economies. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority confirmed that petrol
Beyoncé Returns to Met Gala After Decade
Beyoncé made a high-profile return to the Met Gala on Monday, marking her first appearance at the prestigious fashion event in ten years and drawing widespread attention from the global fashion and entertainment industries. The American singer and performer attended the event
Tanzania Secures Three-Year Miss World Hosting Rights
Tanzania has secured hosting rights for the Miss World pageant for three consecutive years beginning in 2027, in a move officials say is expected to boost tourism, international visibility and cultural exchange. The announcement was made by the Minister for Information, Culture,
Body Recovered in Dar es Salaam Identified as Missing Student
Authorities in Tanzania have confirmed that a body recovered from the Msimbazi River in Dar es Salaam has been identified as that of a missing college student, as police continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death. According to a statement issued
East Africa Pushes Unified Telecom Integration Plan
Kenyan President William Ruto has called for the harmonisation of telecommunications systems across East Africa, proposing a regional framework that would significantly reduce cross-border communication costs and deepen economic integration. Speaking on May 4, 2026, at a Tanzania–Kenya business forum held at