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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Tanzania Seeks $29 Million Boost for Social Welfare
The Government of Tanzania has requested Parliament to approve a Tanzanian shillings 76.1 billion (approximately USD 29 million) budget for the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups for the 2025/2026 financial year. The proposal was presented by Dr. Dorothy
Joseph Kabila Returns To DRC Amid Charges
Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has returned to his home country after spending two years in self-imposed exile. His return — to the eastern city of Goma, currently under the control of the M23 rebel
Anti-Corruption Watchdog Blocks Ghost Grave Payout
Tanzania’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), known locally as Takukuru, has thwarted an attempt to siphon off more than TSh 47 million in public funds through falsified compensation claims tied to the expansion of Serengeti National Park. The funds were
Commercial Farming Holds Key to Tanzania’s Growth
Commercial farming is steadily emerging as one of the most promising pillars of Tanzania’s economy, offering a pathway toward food security, rural transformation, and global competitiveness. As the government and stakeholders in the agricultural sector intensify their calls for transformation, attention is
Tanzania Seeks Approval for Security Budget Expansion
Tanzania’s Minister for Home Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, has requested Parliament to approve a proposed budget of TZS 2.07 trillion for the fiscal year 2025/2026, highlighting key priorities such as crime prevention, infrastructure improvement, and enhanced civil security. The presentation was made during
Tanzania Strengthens Global Trade Partnerships With Japan
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to boosting international partnerships, particularly with Japan, to drive national economic growth. His remarks were delivered during the Tanzania-Japan Business, Investment, and Tourism Forum, held in Osaka as part of preparations
Tanzania Warns Contractors Over Project Delays
Tanzania’s Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, has issued a strong warning to contractors failing to meet deadlines on government construction projects, stressing that no extensions will be granted for negligence. During his official visit to Lindi Region, a coastal area in southern
East Africa’s Founders Still Inspire Regional Unity
More than half a century ago, the seeds of regional unity were planted by three iconic leaders—Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta, and Milton Obote each guided by a powerful vision: to unite East Africans through shared history, culture, and economic opportunity. In 1967,
Tanzania Reaffirms Peace Stance Amid Foreign Concerns
Tanzania’s government has issued a strong warning to foreign nationals attempting to enter the country under the guise of tourism or activism but with hidden motives to disrupt public order. The message was delivered by the Minister for Home Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa,