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 Embarks on Nuclear Energy Future
Tanzania has officially announced its intention to integrate nuclear power into its national electricity mix, a historic move that signals the country’s commitment to energy modernization and climate-conscious development. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali, Rwanda on June 30,
World Bank Raises Poverty Threshold to $3 Daily
The World Bank has officially revised the international poverty line, increasing it from $2.15 to $3.00 per person per day. The new figure—equivalent to approximately TSh7,834—is now the globally accepted threshold for extreme poverty. The change was announced following the release of
Tazara Moves to Digital Ticketing Era with E-Government Link
The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a historic symbol of pan-African connectivity, is set to embrace a modern future by adopting a centralized e-ticketing system connected to the Tanzania e-Government platform. The announcement was made during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade
Armed Men Disrupt Human Rights Briefing in Nairobi
What was meant to be a solemn press conference by grieving mothers turned into a chaotic and violent scene on June 6, when armed men stormed the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. The attack occurred just before a
Tanzania Hosts Global UN Peacekeeping Trainers Course
Tanzania has become the first African nation—and only the second globally after Italy—to host the prestigious United Nations Staff Officer Training of Trainers (UNSO ToT). This vital course in the international peacekeeping architecture is being conducted at the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre
Tanzania’s Form Six Students Shine in 2025 Exams
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has released the Form Six results for 2025, revealing a stellar national pass rate of 99.95%, the highest on record in recent years. A total of 125,779 candidates from registered secondary schools sat for the
Cyprus Minister Lands in Tanzania for EU Mission
Tanzania is this week hosting Dr. Constantinos Kombos, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, who has arrived on a three-day diplomatic mission on behalf of Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and
BRICS Leaders Call for Fairer World Order
Leaders from the influential BRICS bloc — made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — convened this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, seeking to realign the global balance of power through reforms in diplomacy, trade, climate policy, and international
Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to DR Congo Peace Agreement
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country’s dedication to upholding the recently signed peace agreement aimed at ending years of conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Speaking to reporters on July 4, during Rwanda’s