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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Kuwaiti Prince’s Faith Confession Sparks Stir
A man identifying himself as Prince Abdullah Al-Sabah, a purported member of Kuwait’s ruling House of Al-Sabah, has caused a wave of regional and international controversy after declaring his conversion to Christianity in an audio message aired on the Arabic Christian broadcaster
Lissu Treason Case Moves to High Court
The treason case against Tundu Lissu, national chairperson of CHADEMA and one of Tanzania’s most recognizable opposition figures, took a significant procedural step today as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) formally moved to transfer the case to the High Court for
Lissu Insists on Self-Defense in Treason Case
Prominent opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is currently facing treason charges, made a striking declaration before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court: he will not appear in court as a lawyer, despite his legal background. Instead, Lissu has opted to represent himself as
States Sue Trump Over Education Funding Freeze
A major legal showdown is unfolding in the United States, as over 20 states, mostly governed by the Democratic Party, have taken legal action against the administration of President Donald J. Trump. The states are challenging the administration’s sudden decision to halt
Global Education Partners Deepen Tanzania Commitment
A new chapter of international support has opened for Tanzania’s education sector, as key global partners reaffirm their backing for inclusive, gender-responsive learning throughout the country. During an official visit to Kibasila Secondary School in Temeke District, former President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete,
Parents Demand Action After School Food Theft
Parents at Magegele Primary School, situated in Kivavi Ward, Makambako Town Council of Njombe Region, Tanzania, are demanding legal action against teachers accused of stealing vital school food supplies and cash contributions. The theft, they say, has shattered trust and risks disrupting
South Africa Probes Police Minister in Criminal Scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave following explosive accusations that he conspired with criminal syndicates and obstructed high-level police investigations. The move, announced on Sunday, comes amid rising public pressure and concerns over the
Tanzania Sets Bold Goal for Tourism Growth
Tanzania is setting its sights high. By the year 2030, the country aims to welcome eight million tourists annually, a major leap from the over five million visitors recorded in 2025. The ambitious target was announced by Dr. Pindi Chana, the Minister
Tanzania Faces Tough Choice: Leaders or Looters?
As Tanzania heads toward its upcoming general elections in October 2025, a sobering question hangs in the air: are we genuinely choosing visionary leaders—or simply reinforcing the cycle of looters in power? Over the past decade, corruption has stopped being a hidden