Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
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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
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
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Prime Minister Orders Urgent Lake Chala Water Project
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has given the Ministry of Water a strict two-week deadline to complete the process of securing a contractor for the long-awaited Lake Chala water supply project, in a move aimed at accelerating access to reliable clean water for
Tanzania Cardinal Polycarp Pengo Dies, Church Mourns
The death of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, has marked the end of one of the most influential religious careers in Tanzania and Africa, closing a chapter that spanned more than five decades of priesthood, episcopal leadership, and
Climate Displacement Crisis Forces Urgent Global Action
A rapidly intensifying wave of climate-driven displacement is forcing governments, humanitarian agencies and global institutions to confront what experts now describe as one of the defining challenges of the 21st century. Across continents, millions of people are being pushed from their homes
“Retirement Does Not Apply To Politics” — Wasira
CCM Vice Chairman for Mainland Tanzania, Stephen Wasira, has clarified his stance on retirement in politics, explaining that stepping back applies to public service positions but not to ongoing political engagement. In an exclusive interview at the party’s Lumumba Branch Offices in
Dar es Salaam Enforces Market Road Safety Measures
The Dar es Salaam City Council has launched a decisive operation to clear traders from unauthorized areas around Kariakoo, the city’s bustling commercial heart, in a move aimed at restoring traffic flow and public safety. The initiative follows directives from Regional Commissioner
Tanzania Court Declares Hidden Witness Law Unconstitutional
The High Court of Tanzania has delivered a landmark ruling, declaring that legal provisions allowing prosecution witnesses to testify in secrecy fail to uphold equal justice for all parties. The decision is widely seen as a victory for fairness in the courtroom
ODM Faces Deep Rift Ahead Kenya 2027 Elections
Tensions within Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement are escalating as the party grapples with internal divisions just over a year away from the 2027 general elections. What was once a united opposition is now split into rival factions, exposing differences over strategy, alliances,
Africa Questions Global Courts Amid Sovereignty Concerns Rising
A significant shift is underway across Africa as governments, legal experts and policymakers intensify debate over the continent’s relationship with the International Criminal Court, raising fundamental questions about sovereignty, fairness and the future of global justice. For more than two decades, the
African Nations Intensify Push Against Financial Dependence
African governments are stepping up efforts to reduce long-standing financial dependence on foreign powers, accelerating reforms aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty, expanding regional trade, and protecting strategic industries from external control. The renewed push comes as policymakers across the continent reassess global