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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‘Made in Tanzania’ Initiative Launched to Boost Local Industry
The official launch of the Made in Tanzania initiative marks a transformative moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to build a robust, self-reliant economy. By promoting confidence in homegrown products, the campaign aims to revitalise Tanzania’s industrial sector, drive local innovation, and
Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir from Entry
The Netherlands has officially barred two senior Israeli ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir—from entering the country, citing concerns over their far-right political positions and inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. The decision, confirmed by Dutch Foreign Ministry officials on Monday, marks
UN warns of rising hunger in Africa amid global decline
While global hunger is showing signs of decline, a new United Nations report highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where hunger continues to rise. According to the report, an estimated 512 million people worldwide will remain undernourished by the end of the
U.S. Suspends Visa Services in Niger Amid Diplomatic Strain
The United States has suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, indefinitely. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State confirmed the halt, which affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing unspecified “concerns with the Government of
China Introduces National Childcare Subsidy to Boost Birth Rate
Parents in China are now eligible to receive an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan (approximately TSh375,000) for each child under the age of three, marking the first time the government has introduced a nationwide policy aimed at raising the country’s declining birth
Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Global Food System Reforms
Tanzania has reaffirmed its strong commitment to actively participate in global efforts to reform food systems, with the aim of building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient systems that support the well-being of people, the planet, and the global economy. The Minister for Foreign
Fresh Hope for Eastern Congo as Global Diplomacy Ramps Up
Efforts to bring an end to the long-running conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are gaining momentum once again, following years of stalemates and failed peace deals. Backed by Qatar and the United States, a
Tanzania Declares Free Hepatitis Care Nationwide
Tanzania has taken a major step in the fight against hepatitis, announcing that testing, treatment, and vaccination for the disease will now be provided free of charge to all citizens. The declaration was made during the country’s national observance of World Hepatitis
Fire Kills Five Young Children in Tabora Orphanage Dorm
A horrific fire broke out in the early hours of July 29, 2025, at a small orphanage located in the Igambilo area of Misha Ward, part of Tabora Municipality in Tanzania, leaving five children dead as they slept in their dormitory. The