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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Teachers and Students Honour Ngũgĩ’s Literature
Tributes continued to pour in across Tanzania on Thursday following the death of renowned Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away in the United States on Wednesday at the age of 87. The celebrated novelist and academic left an enduring legacy
Tanzania Launches National Menstrual Health Guidelines 2025
The Government of Tanzania has unveiled the 2025 National Guidelines on Menstrual Health and Hygiene. The move seeks to dismantle the longstanding stigma around menstruation and promote dignity for girls and women across the country. Announced on May 28 — a date
World Health Assembly Declares November 17 Prematurity Day
The World Health Assembly has officially designated November 17 as World Prematurity Day, starting in 2025, to bring global attention to the risks and realities faced by premature babies. The announcement came during the 77th annual session of the Assembly, held in
French Surgeon Sentenced After Decades of Abuse Revealed
A French court has sentenced former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of raping and sexually abusing 299 patients some as young as four years old over more than two decades. The trial, which concluded
CCM Unveils Inclusive Manifesto Ahead 2025 Elections
President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the 2025 election manifesto of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), calling it a product of “the widest public participation in party history.” “This manifesto is not just for our party — it belongs to every Tanzanian,” President Samia
Tanzania Expands Education, Healthcare for Long-Term Growth
The Government of Tanzania, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has significantly ramped up its investment in higher education and healthcare development as part of a broader strategy to strengthen national capacity and regional leadership. During a press briefing in
Tanzania, Japan Strengthen Partnership for Economic Growth
On May 29, 2025, Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, met with Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo. The meeting focused on deepening the long-standing diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations, with a special emphasis
Tanzania’s Diplomatic Efforts Drive East African Investment Growth
Tanzania’s recent achievements in fostering economic cooperation within the East African Community (EAC) underscore the clear strategic direction of the country’s government under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, led by Minister
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Fierce Literary Voice for Africa, Dies
Renowned Kenyan author and literary icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a towering legacy of resistance, cultural pride, and linguistic revolution. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ, confirmed the news through a Facebook post on