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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Ramaphosa Heads to White House Amid Strains
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington on Wednesday with a clear mission: to recalibrate his country’s increasingly strained relationship with the United States. At the center of the tension is U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of South Africa’s land reform
Dar es Salaam Flyovers Aim to Ease Gridlock
The Tanzanian government has renewed its commitment to tackling chronic traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam, with two major flyovers at the Morocco and Mwenge junctions moving closer to construction. Financing arrangements are expected to be finalized by July 2025, officials confirmed
Tanzania Agriculture Sector Undergoes Strategic Transformation
The Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to overhaul the nation’s agriculture sector, aiming to reverse decades of underperformance that left farmers relying on “divine intervention” rather than structured national support. Speaking before the National Assembly of Tanzania on May 21,
Tanzania Doubles Maize Production, Eyes Regional Leadership
Tanzania is cementing its position as a regional agricultural powerhouse after more than doubling its maize production in less than three years — a development hailed as a turning point for food security and economic resilience in the region. The announcement was
Tanzania Deports Activists Amid Political Trial Tensions
Regional concern is mounting after Tanzanian authorities detained and deported several Kenyan and Ugandan human rights activists who had traveled to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The incident has reignited questions about political openness and civil liberties in
Resilient Maasai:Guardians of Tradition And Culture In East Africa
The Maasai who originated from North of Lake Turkana, north west Kenya in the lower Nile valley and began migrating southward during the 15th century, with their rich and extraordinary culture. are Perhaps the most renowned tribe in Africa. They are semi-nomadic
Hungary Begins Formal Exit from International Criminal Court
Hungary’s parliament has approved legislation to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to international justice. The bill, passed on Tuesday, officially starts a one-year countdown before Hungary’s withdrawal from
Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced for Embezzling Funds
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for embezzling approximately $247 million in public funds. The court’s decision follows a comprehensive legal process that spanned
Tanzania Secures Government Social Media Accounts After Hack
Yesterday, Tanzania faced a cyber incident when several official social media accounts belonging to government institutions were hacked. However, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, has reassured the public that the situation is now under control. Speaking about the