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’s Tax Incentives Spark Worry Over Revenue Losses
Despite having nearly five million registered taxpayers, Tanzania continues to suffer major losses in potential public revenue, largely due to expansive incentives offered to both domestic and foreign investors. These incentives—ranging from tax holidays to exemptions on customs duties—are intended to attract
Brazil Rallies Nations To Eradicate Global Hunger
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has challenged the world to act urgently against hunger and poverty, describing them not as inevitable hardships, but as consequences of political inaction. His remarks come as Brazil hosts the Second Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Attends Expo 2025 in Osaka
Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, has arrived in Osaka, Japan as the country’s representative at the World Expo 2025 Osaka, a major international event designed to showcase global innovation, cultural exchange, and sustainable solutions for future societies. Landing on May 23, 2025,
Deputy Minister’s Convoy Delayed by Rural Mud Trap
What was supposed to be a smooth official tour took an unexpected detour in Pwani Region, Tanzania, when a police vehicle in the convoy of the Deputy Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Marryprisca Mahundi, got stuck in thick mud along a
Tanzania Expands Subsidy for Clean Cooking Solutions
The Government of Tanzania has launched a major initiative to subsidize clean cooking technologies across the country. Speaking in Parliament, Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, revealed that more than 452,000 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders are being distributed with a 20–50%
U.S. Revokes Harvard’s License For International Students
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University‘s certification to enroll international students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The decision takes immediate effect, threatening the legal status of nearly 6,800 international students currently enrolled at the Ivy
Ugandan Activist Found Injured Near Tanzania Border
Ugandan journalist and human rights defender Agather Atuhaire has been found near the Mutukula border post in a visibly distressed and injured condition, days after she was arrested while visiting Tanzania. Atuhaire, a known advocate for civil liberties and accountability across East
DR Congo Senate Strips Kabila’s Lifetime Legal Immunity
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has voted overwhelmingly to lift the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, clearing the way for his prosecution on charges including treason, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The decision follows allegations that
Catholic Priest Fatally Shot in Kenya’s Kerio Valley
The Catholic community in Kenya is mourning the tragic loss of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was fatally shot on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Father Bett, serving at St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish, was ambushed by armed assailants