Tanzania Mobilizes Against Regional Ebola Threat
Tanzania has stepped up its preparedness against the threat of Ebola by training more than 100 frontline healthcare workers in Dar es Salaam, as
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Tanzania’s Tax Revolution Reaches 8.4 Million
Tanzania has transformed its tax administration over the past three decades, expanding the number of registered taxpayers from just 75 at the establishment of
Samia Hosts Dangote As Investment Talks Intensify
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level talks with Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, in a meeting widely seen as reinforcing Tanzania’s ambition
Smart Grid Prevented Bigger Tanzania Blackout
The Tanzanian government has defended the country’s nationwide power outage, saying the blackout was not the result of a catastrophic grid failure but rather
Nationwide Blackout Exposes Tanzania’s Power Grid Risks
Tanzania was plunged into darkness on Saturday evening after a major technical fault crippled the National Electricity Grid, triggering a nationwide blackout that disrupted
Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
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Kenya Expands Fertilizer Subsidy to Boost Food Production
Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced an expanded nationwide fertilizer support programme for 2026, saying the government will distribute 12.5 million bags of affordable fertilizer to farmers as part of efforts to strengthen food security and increase agricultural productivity. Delivering his national
Africa Marks Industrial Week With Kampala Summit
African nations are marking the annual Africa Industrialization Week with a high-level summit in Kampala, Uganda, where policymakers, industry leaders and development experts have gathered to discuss the continent’s industrial future. The event, which runs from 17 to 21 November, culminates on
Nairobi Activists Hold Vigil For Tanzania Protest Victims
Activists in Nairobi gathered this week for a solemn vigil in memory of people who lost their lives during the post-election unrest that recently shook Tanzania. The event, held in the Kenyan capital, drew dozens of participants who came together to honor
Fire Interrupts COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil
A sudden fire broke out inside one of the main pavilions at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, forcing delegates to evacuate and briefly halting negotiations during a crucial stage of the global talks. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon inside
Government Reviews CNN Report Before Official Response
The Government of Tanzania has announced that it is conducting a comprehensive review of a recent news article published by the international broadcaster CNN, which covered the events of October 29, 2025 and the subsequent days. The clarification was issued on November
Police Warn Against Rising Threats to National Stability
The national security apparatus has issued a strong warning against emerging acts and statements that could jeopardise public order, emphasising that authorities remain on high alert and ready to intervene wherever the law is violated. In a statement released on November 21,
Minister Orders Action Over Delayed Road Project
Tanzania’s Minister of Construction has directed security agencies to detain and question contractors responsible for prolonged delays in a major road project, accusing them of failing to honour their obligations despite the Government making timely payments. The directive follows growing frustration over
Mining Firm Highlights Commitment To Safer Tailings Systems
A leading gold producer operating in Tanzania has underscored its commitment to maintaining safe and environmentally responsible Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), saying strong waste-management systems are essential to protecting workers and communities living around mining areas. The company emphasized that its facilities
Nutrition Gains Made, But Schoolchildren Overlooked
Tanzania’s fight against poor nutrition has recorded meaningful progress in recent years, with new figures showing that Kagera Region has reduced stunting among children under five from 44 percent to 39 percent. The milestone reflects years of effort by local leaders, health