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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Britain Backs Tanzania’s Energy Goals Through Renewable Focus
The United Kingdom is deepening its engagement in Tanzania’s energy transition, offering fresh support for renewable technologies and electricity transmission as part of a broader partnership aimed at boosting sustainable development across East Africa. The remarks were made on the sidelines of
Tanzania Prepares Ground for Ethical AI Future
Tanzania is set to host its first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum—a national platform designed to shape future policy, support local innovation, and explore how AI can power the country’s development. The event, slated for July 28–29, 2025, will take place in Dar
Iran Refuses Nuclear Talks Amid Israeli Airstrikes
In a defiant tone on Friday, Iran declared that it would not return to the negotiating table over its nuclear programme while under continued military assault by Israel a statement that deepens global concerns over a conflict now drawing attention from the
Copper Theft Crisis Cripples National Power Grid Infrastructure
A silent crisis is eroding Tanzania’s energy backbone—copper theft is on the rise, and its effects are devastating. In 2024, the nation suffered over Sh700.5 million in losses after 63 electrical transformers were vandalized across the country. The primary motive: theft of
Retained Earnings Tax Sparks Heated National Debate
The Tanzanian government’s recent proposal to introduce a 10 percent withholding tax on retained earnings has ignited wide-ranging debate, drawing both support and skepticism from economic analysts, Members of Parliament, and the private sector. Announced as part of the 2025/2026 national budget,
Police Break Silence Over Disappearance, Killing Reports
The Tanzania Police Force has addressed growing public concern over recent cases of alleged abductions and killings, offering detailed clarification on several high-profile incidents that have made headlines across the country. In a statement delivered on June 18, 2025, by the Police
Mwanza Rising: A New Economic Powerhouse Emerges
As the sun rises over the shimmering waters of Lake Victoria, a bold economic ambition is taking shape in Mwanza—a city historically known for its fishing industry and lake transport. Now, thanks to multi-billion shilling infrastructure investments and a bold strategic vision,
East Africans To Shoulder Heavy Debt Repayments
The public debt crisis in East Africa is tightening its grip on national budgets, with fresh data showing that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will collectively spend over Tsh60 trillion (approx. $23 billion) on debt servicing during the 2025/2026 financial year. This growing
Khamenei Warns U.S. Against Striking Iran
Tensions in the Middle East reached a boiling point this week after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that any military aggression by the United States would provoke “serious, irreparable consequences.” The warning follows U.S. President Donald Trump‘s recent statement insisting