Nationwide Blackout Exposes Tanzania’s Power Grid Risks
Tanzania was plunged into darkness on Saturday evening after a major technical fault crippled the National Electricity Grid, triggering a nationwide blackout that disrupted
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Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm
Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all
Tanzania Drops Controversial Motorcycle Tax Plan
Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance
Tanzania Shifts Sugar Tax To Imports
Tanzania has revised its proposed fiscal measures by scrapping a planned levy on domestically produced sugar and shifting the tax burden to imported sugar,
Tanzania Blocks Central Bank Emergency Lending
A major debate over fiscal discipline and central bank independence has ended in Tanzania after the government withdrew controversial proposals that would have allowed
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Kenya Rescues Citizens Forced Into Russian Military
Kenya has successfully secured the release of three of its nationals who were taken to Russia under false pretenses and coerced into joining the country’s military. Officials confirmed that two men and one woman are now safe and are making their way
Samia Pledges Mining Expansion and Coastal Development
Tanzania’s presidential candidate Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged to expand the country’s mineral exploration and accelerate infrastructure development as part of her campaign promises ahead of the October 29, 2025 general elections. Speaking at a rally in Pangani on Monday, September
Tanzania Strengthens National Nutrition Initiatives
Tanzania is making notable progress in addressing national nutrition challenges, with the government emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in the sector. Dr. Germana Leyna, Executive Director of the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, urged all actors involved in nutrition to
Zanzibar Candidate Pledges Fisheries Sector Reform
Zanzibar’s ACT-Wazalendo presidential candidate, Othman Masoud Othman, has pledged to transform the island’s fisheries sector into a formal industry that significantly contributes to the economy. Speaking to fishermen and fish-drying entrepreneurs in Mangapwani, North B District, Unguja, Othman highlighted the underutilisation of
Tanzania Leads Africa in Tourism Growth Surge
Tanzania has emerged as one of Africa’s fastest-growing tourism destinations, receiving global recognition for its remarkable post-pandemic recovery. During the World Tourism Day celebrations on September 27, 2025, held at the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, officials highlighted the country’s dramatic increase in
Serengeti Awards Celebrate Leaders in Tourism
Tanzania is set to honor outstanding contributors to conservation and tourism at the Serengeti Awards, scheduled for December 19, 2025, in Arusha. The announcement was made by Dr. Hassan Abbasi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, during
Tanzania Enhances Wildlife Protection with New Equipment
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Hassan Abbasi, has officially handed over essential equipment to the Goha Wildlife Conservation Centre in Korogwe District, Tanga Region. The donation, which includes 400 cold bombs, two motorcycles, and a
Door-to-Door Campaigns in Mbweni Ignite Election Enthusiasm
Political activities in Tanzania have intensified as the country approaches the General Election scheduled for October 29, 2025, with candidates for council, parliamentary, and presidential positions campaigning vigorously to promote their policies and promises to citizens. In Mbweni, part of the Kawe
Kenyan Opposition Leaders Unite Ahead of 2027 Election
The political winds in Kenya appear to be shifting as the country’s main opposition figures rally behind a shared commitment: to present a single candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. At a charged gathering in Nairobi’s Ufungamano House,