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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Children Deserve Holidays Free From Forced Labor
Across the country, schools have closed for short holidays, and the familiar hum of children playing fills homes. This brief pause from classroom routines is often a welcome moment for kids to relax, explore hobbies, and enjoy time with family. However, experts
Tanzania’s Prisons Embrace Clean Energy Transition
Tanzania is making significant strides in its commitment to environmental sustainability and public health by transitioning its correctional facilities to clean energy sources. On August 30, 2025, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan, inaugurated the nationwide clean cooking energy
East Africa Strengthens Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Dar es Salaam will host a high-level forum on September 1, 2025, aimed at addressing the growing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in East African waters. The Blue Voices Roundtable will bring together government officials, regional organizations, researchers, NGOs,
Israeli Strike in Yemen Kills Houthi Prime Minister
An Israeli airstrike on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, has killed the prime minister of the Houthi-run administration along with several senior ministers, marking one of the most significant blows to the movement’s leadership since the war began. The attack, carried out on
Mbeya Bodaboda Riders Demand Fair Loan Contracts
In Mbeya, Tanzania, motorcycle taxi operators—commonly known as Bodaboda riders—are calling for fairer loan agreements and formal contracts, saying such measures could help reduce the number of accidents that continue to plague the sector. The riders argue that the pressure to make
Opposition Parties Chaumma and CUF Launch Campaigns
Tanzania’s political season gained fresh momentum on Sunday, August 31, 2025, as two opposition parties—Chaumma and the Civic United Front (CUF)—officially began their campaigns for the upcoming general election, each presenting bold promises for reform and accountability. In Dar es Salaam, Chaumma
ACT Wazalendo Expels Member Amid Election Dispute
ACT Wazalendo, a Tanzanian political party, has officially expelled Monalisa Joseph Ndala from its membership, citing violations of the party’s constitution. This decision follows her recent objections to the nomination of Luhaga Joelson Mpina as the party’s presidential candidate. In a formal
Trump Ends Secret Service Protection For Harris
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive protection from the United States Secret Service, following a decision by President Donald Trump. The move, announced by White House officials, takes effect September 1, 2025, ending an extended security arrangement that had
Dar es Salaam Expands BRT Routes to Morocco
Dar es Salaam’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is set to extend its services, now connecting Mbagala to Morocco in Kinondoni District, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing Phase Two expansion. The announcement was made on August 29, 2025, by