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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China’s Parade Signals Global Power and Ambitions
China’s grand military parade in Tiananmen Square on Wednesday marked 80 years since the end of World War II, blending historical commemoration with a vivid display of modern military capabilities. President Xi Jinping presided over the event, overseeing columns of troops, advanced
House Panel Publishes Epstein Files Amid Transparency Demands
The U.S. House Oversight Committee has released more than 33,000 pages of records linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking one of the most extensive public disclosures in the case to date. The documents, handed over by the Justice Department after
Court to Revisit Mpina Nomination Dispute September 8
The legal and political spotlight in Tanzania turns to Dodoma on Monday, September 8, 2025, as the High Court of Tanzania prepares to revisit the complaint filed by opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina of ACT Wazalendo. At issue is whether the country’s
Arusha Governor Calls for Voter Participation in Karatu
In the highlands of northern Tanzania, the Regional Governor of Arusha Region, CPA Amos Gabriel Makalla, has urged local leaders to rally their communities ahead of the upcoming general election on October 29, 2025. Meeting in Karatu District, Governor Makalla addressed a
Sudan Landslide Leaves Village in Ruins
In the remote Darfur region of western Sudan, a landslide has wiped out the village of Tarasin, leaving devastation on a scale that local residents and aid groups describe as unimaginable. Early reports suggest that more than 1,000 people may have lost
Arusha Tourism Growth Drives Calls For Leadership
As Tanzania approaches its general elections later this year, stakeholders in the tourism sector are urging the electorate to choose leaders who can address infrastructure challenges and unlock the full potential of the industry. Arusha, often regarded as the “safari capital” of
Ghana President Removes Chief Justice After Inquiry
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has officially dismissed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following the recommendations of an investigative committee. The move ends a period of suspension that began in April, after complaints were lodged against the Chief Justice by three individuals. The
Fuel Prices Drop Across Tanzania as EWURA Updates Caps
Motorists in Tanzania are set to benefit from lower fuel costs this month, following the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announcement of new fuel price caps effective today. The move comes as global oil markets fluctuate and the Tanzanian shilling
China Hosts Military Parade for WWII Anniversary
Beijing hosted a grand military parade on Wednesday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with President Xi Jinping welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Tiananmen Square. The event drew high-level