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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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
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
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Tanzania Electoral Commission Completes Presidential Forms
Tanzania’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to finalize the distribution of presidential nomination forms today, marking a key milestone in preparations for the country’s upcoming general election. Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, INEC’s chairperson, confirmed that forms have already been handed out
South Korea Court Rejects Baby Shark Lawsuit
South Korea’s highest court has closed a long-running copyright dispute over the viral children’s hit “Baby Shark” ruling that a U.S. composer’s claim did not meet the originality standards required for legal protection. On Thursday, the Supreme Court of South Korea upheld
Russia Tightens Grip on Messaging App Calls
Russia has moved to restrict voice and video calls on two of the world’s most widely used messaging platforms in what experts see as another step toward tightening state control over the country’s internet The announcement, made this week by Roskomnadzor—Russia’s media
Tanzania Opposition Pushes Bold Union Restructuring Plan
A bold political proposal is once again stirring debate across Tanzania, as opposition leaders revive the long-disputed idea of restructuring the Union into a three-government system. In its newly launched 2025–2030 election manifesto, the opposition party has pledged to pursue a constitutional
China Launches Groundbreaking AI-Driven Agent Hospital
A landmark moment in healthcare innovation arrived this week as researchers at Tsinghua University introduced the world’s first fully AI-operated “Agent Hospital.” This visionary virtual hospital runs entirely on intelligent agents—14 AI doctors and 4 AI nurses—that diagnose, treat, and manage follow-up
Tanzania Secures Approval for Direct Nigeria Flights
Tanzania has taken a major step toward launching direct passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos after receiving formal clearance from Nigeria’s aviation authorities. The milestone comes with the issuance of a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP), officially presented in Abuja
Tanzania Sets Sights on Becoming Mining Equipment Hub
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to transform itself into a key manufacturing and service centre for the mining sector across Sub-Saharan Africa. The government is working to attract new investments that will enable the local production of mining machinery and spare parts,
Sudan Stuns Nigeria with Dominant 4–0 Victory in CHAN
Sudan’s Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has lauded the national football team for their “outstanding performance” after they delivered one of the most remarkable results in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The emphatic 4–0 triumph over Nigeria on Tuesday in Zanzibar has
Tanzania Leads Landmark SADC–U.S. Dialogue Forum
Senior officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United States met in Antananarivo for the inaugural SADC–U.S. Senior Officials Dialogue Forum. The event represents a major step in strengthening cooperation between the two partners. Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the