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 Claims China, Russia, North Korea Plotting Against U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly accused China, Russia, and North Korea of plotting against the United States, following a high-profile military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Asia. Trump posted his comments
Makini Candidate Promises to Abolish Student Loans
Coaster Kibonde, the presidential flag bearer of the Makini Party, has pledged to abolish Tanzania’s student loan system and replace it with free higher education if elected in the upcoming general elections. Launching his campaign in Manzese, Dar es Salaam, Kibonde told
Global Mining Interests Target Congo Lithium Reserves
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has granted seven exploration licences to a United States–backed mining firm, opening a new chapter in the global race for lithium, a mineral that has become indispensable for the clean energy revolution. According to officials in
CUF Candidate Vows Crackdown On Public Theft
Gombo Samandito Gombo, the presidential candidate for the Civic United Front (CUF), has promised to take a hard line against the theft of public resources if elected in the upcoming polls. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Gombo expressed deep frustration with what
Tanzania Begins Large Irrigation Project In Tabora Region
Farmers in Tabora Region are set to benefit from a major government-backed irrigation project aimed at reducing dependence on unpredictable rainfall and boosting food security. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Irrigation Commission, will see the drilling of 52 new wells across
Tanzania Opens Amnesty Window For Illegal Firearms
The government of Tanzania has announced a special two-month window allowing citizens to hand over illegally owned firearms without facing prosecution. The nationwide amnesty, which runs from September 1 to October 31, 2025, is part of efforts to strengthen community safety and
Gold Prices Surge as Dollar Declines Globally
A fresh shift is underway in the global economy as gold prices climb while the U.S. dollar continues to weaken. Analysts say the two movements are closely tied to efforts by BRICS nations to reduce their reliance on the dollar in trade
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan Region
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The shallow tremor, approximately 10 kilometers deep, shook communities across Nangarhar Province and was felt as far away as Kabul
Hamas Spokesman Killed Amid Gaza Escalating Conflict
Israel has confirmed that Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The strike targeted a residential area in the Rimal neighborhood on August 30, 2025, resulting in