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Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance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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Prison Training Reforms Transform Inmates’ Futures
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has applauded ongoing prison reforms in Tanzania, describing them as a turning point in the country’s approach to correctional services. He commended the decision to formalise vocational training for inmates, a step that is already helping many former
Tanzania Strengthens Public Service Through Irrigation
Tanzania’s National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) is equipping its newly recruited employees with the skills and knowledge needed to drive the country’s irrigation and agricultural development. The Commission recently held a three-day induction programme from August 27 to 29, 2025, combining classroom instruction
Tanzania Set to Lead Green Economy Revolution
Tanzania is rapidly positioning itself as a hub for the green economy, aiming to become a regional leader in the production of electric vehicles (EVs), vehicle batteries, clean energy solutions, and electronic equipment. This ambitious strategy is part of a broader plan
Tanzania Launches Fertiliser Credit Scheme for Farmers
Tanzania has rolled out a new two million US dollar partial credit guarantee aimed at supporting more than 550,000 smallholder farmers nationwide. The initiative is designed to improve fertiliser availability, enhance supply chain efficiency, and boost agricultural productivity, particularly for small-scale producers
Tanzania’s Trade with SADC Nearly Doubles in Four Years
Tanzania has recorded a dramatic rise in exports to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with trade values almost doubling between 2021 and 2024. The country’s exports grew from US $1.3 billion in 2021 to nearly US $3 billion last year, representing
Tanzanian Designer Joins Global Fashion Summit in Moscow
A leading Tanzanian fashion designer is preparing to represent his country at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit, set to take place in Moscow from August 28 to 30, 2025. The international gathering is recognized as one of the most influential platforms shaping the
Equatorial Guinea Official Jailed in Corruption Trial
A senior former government official in Equatorial Guinea has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of diverting public funds for personal use. The ruling, handed down by a provincial court in Bioko, also imposed a fine of
Russia Partners With Niger On Historic Nuclear Project
A historic agreement between Russia and Niger is set to change the face of West Africa’s energy landscape, with plans to build the region’s first nuclear power plant. The deal signals not only a technological leap for Niger but also a powerful
Hope Rises As Refugees Return To Rwanda
A new chapter of reconciliation is unfolding in the Great Lakes region as more than 500 refugees have returned home after years of displacement, in what international observers are calling a significant breakthrough for regional peace. The United Nations High Commissioner for