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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CCCC Marks Dragon Boat Festival With Tanzanian Community
A celebration of color, culture, and community spirit unfolded in the coastal suburb of Kawe, where Tanzanians and Chinese nationals came together to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, an annual Chinese tradition with a legacy spanning over two millennia. The event was
Trump Presents Musk Key After DOGE Exit
In a symbolic gesture marking the end of an unusual government partnership, U.S. President Donald Trump handed over a golden key to Elon Musk at a ceremony held at the White House on May 30, 2025. The event marked Musk’s departure from
CCM Manifesto Pledges to Revive Constitution Review Process
In a vibrant and politically charged gathering in the nation’s capital, the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has officially launched its 2025–2030 Election Manifesto, signaling a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s political future. At the heart of the new agenda is a bold
Kabila Visits Rebel-Held Goma Amid Growing Regional Concerns
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has recently traveled to Goma, a city in the volatile eastern province of North Kivu, currently controlled by the armed group M23. This visit comes after Kabila was stripped of his parliamentary immunity,
Government to Reclaim Idle Cooperative Lands in Kilimanjaro
Tanzania’s Minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has announced a sweeping move to address the chronic shortage of arable land in the Kilimanjaro Region, vowing to dissolve underperforming cooperative societies that are failing to utilize their vast land holdings. Speaking in the National
MP Calls for Transport Law Overhaul in Parliament
Tanzanian lawmaker Rashid Abdallah Shangazi, representing the Mlalo constituency, has urged the government to initiate a comprehensive legal review of the national transportation framework. The aim, he says, is to unlock the door for greater private sector participation in major infrastructure projects
Palestinian Ambassador Cries at UN Over Gaza Crisis
An emotional plea from Riyad Mansour, the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, brought silence to the UN Security Council chamber this week as he wept while describing the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. Mansour
Dar Leaders Give Traders Two Weeks to Move
Authorities in Tanzania’s bustling commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, have given informal traders operating along access roads near Kariakoo Market a strict two-week ultimatum to vacate the area—clearing the path for the much-anticipated reopening of one of East Africa’s busiest trading hubs.
Tanzania Seeks Sh164 Billion to Reform Land Sector
The Government of Tanzania has proposed a Sh164.14 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on modernising the country’s land management systems, boosting affordable housing, and enhancing access to land rights. The budget request was tabled in the National Assembly by