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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Tragic End to Missing Doctor’s Search at Coco Beach
The body of Dr Hashim Titto, a young Tanzanian medical doctor who had been missing for over a month, was discovered along the shoreline of Coco Beach in Dar es Salaam this week, marking a devastating conclusion to a case that had
Billion-Dollar Feud Between Musk, Trump Escalates
A fast-growing dispute between Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to disrupt more than $22 billion in government space contracts. The clash, which exploded on social media and in the Oval Office, has raised alarm over the future of
Trump Sanctions ICC Judges Over Afghanistan War Probe
The U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The action, announced on Thursday, targets judges accused of authorizing what the U.S. termed “illegitimate and baseless” investigations into American and allied personnel. In a written
Muslims Worldwide Celebrate Eid al-Adha With Devotion
As the dawn of June 6, 2025, broke across parts of the world, millions of Muslims began celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the most sacred festivals in the Islamic calendar. Known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” the holiday marks the profound faith
European Union Grounds Tanzanian Flights Over Safety Issues
The European Union (EU) has barred all aircraft registered in Tanzania and Suriname from flying into, out of, or over its airspace. The decision, made public through the EU Air Safety List, follows concerns over regulatory deficiencies in both countries’ civil aviation
East Africa Backs Plan to Ease Money Transfers
The East African Community (EAC) has endorsed a transformative Cross-border Payment System Masterplan, a five-year regional strategy aimed at modernizing the way money moves between its partner states. Approved during the 28th Ordinary Meeting of the EAC Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC) held
Historic suspensions spark intense debate on Indigenous rights
In a landmark disciplinary move, three Māori Members of Parliament have been suspended from New Zealand’s House of Representatives after staging a haka protest against proposed changes to Indigenous rights legislation. The suspensions—up to 21 sitting days—are the longest in the country’s
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies at 68
Former President of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has died at the age of 68. His death was confirmed on Thursday, June 5, by his daughter Tasila Lungu-Mwansa and a family lawyer, following his passing at a medical facility in Pretoria, South Africa.
Samia Donates TZS 150 Million Special Needs Centre Construction
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the first female head of state of Tanzania, has generously contributed 150 million Tanzanian shillings towards the establishment of a centre dedicated to children with special needs in Bagamoyo District, part of the Coast Region. The Bagamoyo Diaconic