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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United States Withdraws Again From UNESCO Over Palestine
The United States has once again announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), citing long-standing concerns over what it views as the agency’s bias against Israel and its stance on the Palestinian statehood issue. The move,
Ramaphosa Names New Minister Amid Leadership Shakeup
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Buti Manamela as South Africa’s new Minister of Higher Education and Training, following the abrupt removal of Dr Nobuhle Nkabane from the role. The announcement, made on Monday, comes amid rising political pressure and concerns over alleged
India Ramps Up Women’s Safety With AI and Drones
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a high-tech safety overhaul using artificial intelligence (AI), drones, smart lighting, and automated surveillance systems. The move comes amid a public interest case before the Supreme Court of India, brought forward by a group of
General Election Seen as Key to National Development
As the country prepares for its upcoming general election, voices from all corners of society—political analysts, scholars, and ordinary citizens—are emphasizing that elections are far more than political rituals. They are essential mechanisms that shape the nation’s future. Elections determine who will
Tanzania Moves to Resolve Tribunal Case Backlog
Tanzania’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Professor Selemani Jafo, has called on the reconstituted Fair Competition Tribunal (FTC) to expedite resolution of 32 long-pending cases. The minister emphasized the importance of swift justice in eliminating bottlenecks that have stalled economic progress and
Congo Faces Escalating Mpox Outbreak Emergency
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one of its worst health emergencies in recent years as a severe mpox outbreak continues to spread across the country, straining an already fragile healthcare system. Between January and May 2025, the DRC
Global Harmony Depends on Cultural Respect
In today’s hyperconnected world, where ideas, people, and cultures cross borders with the swipe of a screen, fostering cultural tolerance is no longer a mere aspiration—it is an essential pillar for global peace and progress. While societies have grown increasingly interdependent through
Tanzania Engages Global Diaspora to Drive Tech Future
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has called on Tanzanians living abroad to support the recently launched Samia Extended Scholarship Programme (DS/SI+). Speaking during a high-level virtual dialogue, Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda emphasized that Tanzania is investing in a generation of
Ukraine, Russia Set to Resume Talks in Türkiye
The long and bitter Russia–Ukraine war could see a flicker of diplomatic progress this week as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the next round of direct peace negotiations with Russia will take place on Wednesday in Türkiye. Speaking in a video