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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Tyre Fire Forces Emergency Jet Evacuation on Denver Runway
A routine flight from Denver International Airport turned into a frightening ordeal on Saturday afternoon when a tyre fire forced the emergency evacuation of a packed passenger jet moments before takeoff. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was bound for Miami,
Fertiliser Subsidy Boosts Farming but Faces Crisis
Tanzania’s agriculture sector is experiencing a significant revival. In the 2023/24 season alone, the country produced a record 12 million tonnes of maize and 3.2 million tonnes of rice, helping it surpass 128% food self-sufficiency—a remarkable achievement in a region often plagued
Tanzania Flags 8,703 Duplicate Voter Registrations
The country’s top electoral body has revealed that 8,703 voters were found to have registered more than once in the official voter roll. The announcement was made by Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who said
Tanzania Urges Action to Prevent Drowning Deaths
As Tanzania joins the world in observing International Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, national experts are calling for coordinated, evidence-based efforts to reduce the high number of water-related deaths, particularly among fishing and lakeside communities. At a press conference in Dar
China Reaffirms Support for Tanzania’s Defence Modernization
China has once again expressed its strong commitment to helping modernize the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF), underscoring the close military partnership between the two countries and their shared goal of promoting peace and security in the East African region. Speaking ahead
Deadly Wildfire Ravages Southern Cyprus Amid Record Heat
A devastating wildfire has swept through southern Cyprus, claiming the lives of two people and destroying dozens of homes as temperatures soar to an expected 44°C (111°F). The blaze began Wednesday afternoon near the village of Malia in the Limassol District, rapidly
Tanzania Expands Clean Cooking in Public Schools
Tanzania is scaling up efforts to create a cleaner and healthier energy future, beginning in classrooms. In a historic move, Kibasila Primary School in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, has become the first public school in the country to
Sudan Battles Worsening Cholera Outbreak Amid Civil War
Sudan is facing a fast-escalating cholera emergency that has already claimed more than 2,300 lives and infected over 91,000 people since July 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The epidemic is sweeping through a nation already torn apart by civil
African Leaders Rally Behind Libya Peace Push
Tanzania has joined other African nations in applauding the continent’s leadership for renewing efforts to end the prolonged crisis in Libya through the National Reconciliation Charter. The virtual African Union Peace and Security Council (AU‑PSC) summit, held this week, brought together heads