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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Tanzania’s INEC Urges Fair Staffing Nationwide
As Tanzania moves closer to its highly anticipated 2025 general elections, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, has made a strong case for ethical recruitment and professional conduct in electoral preparations. Speaking at the opening of
Trump Scales Back Troops Amid LA Backlash
The Trump administration has begun withdrawing 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, weeks after their controversial deployment in response to widespread immigration protests and civil unrest triggered by federal enforcement operations. This marks a partial pullback of the roughly 4,000 troops—comprising
Tanzania Charts New Future with Vision 2050
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially launch the Tanzania Development Vision 2050, a national blueprint that will shape the country’s social and economic landscape over the next 25 years. The launch, scheduled for tomorrow, follows the conclusion of Vision 2025—a
Tanzania Sets $10 Billion Trade Goal with India
Tanzania has announced plans to expand its bilateral trade with India to over US$10 billion (approximately TZS 26 trillion) by the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The initiative also aims to increase Indian investments in Tanzania’s pharmaceutical industry—a sector critical to improving the nation’s
Cuban Minister Resigns Amid Uproar Over Poverty Remarks
Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, Cuba’s former Minister of Labour and Social Security, has resigned following widespread outrage over remarks dismissing the existence of beggars in the country. Her statement—made during a session of the National Assembly of People’s Power—claimed there are “no
Denmark’s EU Presidency Could Shape Global Policy
Denmark has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a leadership role that gives the Nordic country the ability to guide the EU’s legislative and policy agenda for six months. While it may go unnoticed outside Europe,
Excessive Screen Time Threatens Children’s Eyesight
Parents are being urged to rethink how their children interact with digital devices, as eye health experts raise serious concerns over the long-term impact of screen exposure on developing eyes. A pediatric ophthalmologist has warned that allowing young children to sit too
Africa’s Media Leaders Urge Support for Free Press
At the foot of Mount Meru in Arusha, Tanzania, media leaders and policymakers from across the continent gathered for the Second Pan-African Media Councils Summit, delivering a clear message: defending press freedom is not optional—it is essential for Africa’s democracy and development.
Southern Highlands Tomato Farmers Face Growing Threat
In the heart of Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, tomato farming is more than just a seasonal occupation—it’s a time-honored way of life. Across regions like Iringa, Mbeya, and Njombe, the early morning sun reveals neat rows of tomato plants, lovingly cultivated by families