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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Mpango Urges Africa to Protect Pension Funds
Tanzania’s Vice-President Dr. Philip Mpango is urging caution—reminding leaders that the core mission of social security must not be lost in the pursuit of returns. Speaking at the 14th International Policy Makers Conference on Social Security in Africa, held at the Arusha
Zanzibar, Germany Partner to Expand Water
Zanzibar is set to benefit from a major investment aimed at transforming access to clean water across its islands. In a ceremony held this week, the government of Zanzibar signed a €25 million grant agreement with Germany, through its development arm, the
China Sends J‑10 Fighter Jets to Iran in Major Strategic Shift
China has officially begun delivering J-10 fighter jets to Iran, marking a new chapter in their growing defense partnership. The confirmation came earlier this week from a spokesperson at the Ministry of National Defense of China, who stated that the deliveries are
Botswana Orders Local Processing of All Mined Minerals
Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko has announced a policy that bans the export of raw minerals from the country. Going forward, all mined resources—including diamonds, copper, and other valuable ores—must be processed within Botswana before they can be exported abroad. The announcement
North Korean Defector Files Landmark Abuse Suit
A defector from North Korea is filing a civil and criminal lawsuit against the nation’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, accusing him and his government of serious human rights violations. Choi Min-kyung, who escaped North Korea in 1997, was forcibly repatriated from
Africa’s Energy Minerals May Shift Global Power
A newly released analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that countries in sub-Saharan Africa could unlock mineral wealth worth over US$2 trillion by the year 2050, driven largely by the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The
Over 2,900 Journalists Digitally Accredited Across Nation
More than 2,900 Tanzanian journalists have now been officially accredited through a new digital registration system launched by the Journalists’ Accreditation Board (JAB), a milestone expected to significantly improve how the media industry is regulated and supported in the lead-up to the
Trump’s English Compliment to African Leader Raises Eyebrows
U.S. President Donald Trump is once again at the center of a diplomatic stir following remarks he made to Liberian President Joseph Boakai during a recent White House event with African heads of state. While hosting leaders from five African nations—Liberia, Senegal,
Health Insurance Coverage Expands Across Tanzania
More Tanzanians are enrolling in health insurance schemes. As of July 2025, 37 percent of the population is now insured, according to a new update from the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA). The figures were shared on July 8 during the 49th