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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President Samia Condoles 37 Deaths in Same Kilimanjaro Crash
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed deep sorrow following a devastating road accident that occurred in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, northern Tanzania, on the evening of June 28, 2025. The tragic incident, involving two passenger vehicles, has claimed the lives of at
Iran Warns Israel Ceasefire Fragile, Threatens Military Response
Iran’s top military commander has publicly questioned the integrity of the newly declared ceasefire with Israel, warning that Tehran remains on high alert and ready to respond should hostilities resume. Speaking during a live interview broadcast on Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
Eleven Killed in Sudan Desert Gold Mine Collapse
A devastating mine collapse in northeastern Sudan has left eleven gold miners dead and seven others injured, in yet another tragic incident highlighting the dangerous conditions facing artisanal miners in the country. The collapse occurred at the Kirsh al-Fil site, deep in
Chinese Doctor in Tanzania Dies While Rescuing Drowning Woman
A Chinese doctor working in Tanzania has died a hero after sacrificing his life to save a drowning woman. Dr. Zhang Junqiao, aged 38, was part of the Chinese Medical Team serving in the country as part of ongoing health cooperation between
Tanzania to Fund Health Insurance Using Gambling Revenue
The Tanzanian government has announced plans to establish a funding mechanism for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme by allocating a portion of the revenue generated from the gambling sector. This initiative aims to strengthen access to healthcare services for all citizens,
Lenacapavir: A New Biannual Injection Offering Hope in HIV Prevention
Lenacapavir is the latest development in HIV prevention—a biannual injection designed to significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection. Initially developed to address drug resistance in patients living with HIV/AIDS, lenacapavir has shown remarkable effectiveness in recent clinical trials, with prevention rates
UK to Open Satellite Diplomatic Office in Dodoma
The British High Commissioner to Tanzania, H.E. Marrianne Young, has announced that the UK Embassy is set to host a celebration marking the establishment of a satellite diplomatic office at Tanzania’s capital city, Dodoma, in the near future. She made the remarks
Tanzania Clarifies Universal Health Insurance Not Charity Program
Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Godwin Molle, has emphasized that the Universal Health Insurance scheme is not a charity fund for the underprivileged, but rather a contributory system designed to provide health services to its members when they experience medical challenges.
Child Abductions Surge in Northern Mozambique
Human rights organizations in Mozambique have raised alarm over a surge in child abductions in the northern part of the country, particularly in the Cabo Delgado Province. According to a recent report by Human Rights Watch, at least 120 children have been