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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Rwanda and DRC Commit to Peace Framework
The Republic of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have formally agreed on an economic integration framework, marking a step forward in their fragile path to peace. The agreement, signed in Washington, D.C. in June 2025, is the outcome
Tanzania Mourns Death of Former Speaker Job Ndugai
Tanzania is in mourning following the death of Job Yustino Ndugai, the former Speaker of the National Assembly and long-serving Member of Parliament for Kongwa. Ndugai passed away earlier today in Dodoma, the country’s capital, while undergoing medical treatment. The announcement of
Sri Lankans Among Seven in Massive Tanzania Drug Bust
Seven people, including two foreign nationals from Sri Lanka, have been charged before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam for allegedly trafficking over 11.5 tonnes of a suspected herbal narcotic substance. The consignment, weighing 11,596.43 kilograms, was discovered hidden
Uganda Student Jailed After TikTok Remarks Against Museveni
A university student in Uganda has been sentenced to two months in prison after posting a TikTok video criticizing President Yoweri Museveni and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, sparking national and international debate over freedom of speech in the East African nation.
Tanzania Agencies Unite to Boost Revenue Collection
Four major Tanzanian government agencies have agreed to form a joint executive committee aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and boosting government revenue collection efforts. The historic agreement was reached during a meeting held at the headquarters of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
US Accelerates Plans For Moon Nuclear Reactor
The United States is fast-tracking the development of a nuclear fission reactor for deployment on the Moon, a strategic move aimed at cementing America’s lead in what officials are calling the second space race. According to a report by Politico, acting NASA
Tanzania Deepens Global Ties with $1.2 Billion Uranium Deal
Tanzania has launched a groundbreaking $1.2 billion uranium mining project in partnership with Russia, a move set to place the East African nation among the world’s top uranium producers and significantly boost its mineral economy. The ambitious project is based in the
Rwanda Agrees to Host Migrants From U.S. Deportation Program
Rwanda has quietly signed a new migration deal with the United States government, agreeing to receive up to 250 migrants who are being deported under renewed immigration enforcement plans. The deal, signed in June 2025, reflects a growing international trend of third-country
Media Urged to Foster Unity and Safeguard Data
As the country gears up for the 2025 General Election, media professionals across Tanzania have been urged to focus on promoting national cohesion and to remain vigilant in protecting personal data during election coverage. This call was made during a recent training