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
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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
Tanzania Delays New Port Infrastructure Fee Implementation
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has postponed the launch of a new Port Infrastructure Development (PID) fee, originally scheduled for March 8, 2026, to
Samia Receives UN Message on National Stability and Dialogue
President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a special message from United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres on Wednesday, delivered by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Envoy, Mr.
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Russia Expands Defense Partnership With Tanzania
Russia has signaled a fresh push to deepen defense cooperation with Tanzania, underscoring a relationship that both sides describe as steady, respectful and strategically important. The renewed commitment was announced during a diplomatic reception marking Defender of the Fatherland Day, a national
Technology, Education Drive Tz–Singapore Cooperation in 2026
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, met with the Ambassador of Singapore to Tanzania, H.E. Douglas Foo, at the State House in Dar es Salaam to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two
Iran President Defends Religious Nuclear Weapons Ban
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has strongly reaffirmed that his country will not develop nuclear weapons, pointing to a religious ruling by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that explicitly forbids them. His comments come at a delicate time, as Tehran prepares for another round
Global Rift Grows Over U.S. Health Aid After Zimbabwe Walks Away
Zimbabwe’s government has taken the unusual step of rejecting a proposed multi‑year health funding deal with the United States, raising wider questions about international aid, national sovereignty, and how global health partnerships should work. The disagreement centers on a new framework of
SADC Praises Tanzania Clean Cooking Energy Strategy
The Southern African regional bloc has commended Tanzania’s approach to expanding access to clean cooking energy, describing it as a practical and results-driven model that could be replicated across the region. The remarks were made during a ministerial dialogue on sustainable energy
Committee Inspects Progress at Julius Nyerere Dam
A government oversight committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress and performance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project following an official inspection visit conducted on February 26, 2026. The visit focused on evaluating electricity production, infrastructure readiness, and the broader economic impact
Kenya Suspect Charged Over Russia War Recruitment Scheme
Authorities in Kenya have presented a key suspect in court over an alleged scheme that deceived citizens with promises of jobs abroad before sending some of them into the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War. The case has drawn growing public attention as families seek
Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation Empowering Africa
Global Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage is taking a bold step to shape the future of African music. The 46-year-old singer has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative aimed at providing young African musicians with access to world-class
Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports Amid Industry Overhaul
Zimbabwe has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, citing concerns over malpractice, revenue leakages, and weak regulatory oversight in the mining sector. The government says the move is aimed at strengthening domestic processing, boosting