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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Tanzanian MPs Call for AI Policy and Regulation
Members of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania have called for the establishment of a comprehensive policy and legal framework to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. The lawmakers made the call on Saturday, May 10,
Zanzibar Government Spokesperson Charles Hilary Passes Away
Charles Hilary Nkwanga, the former Director of Presidential Communications at State House Zanzibar and Government Spokesperson for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ), passed away in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025. According to a statement posted on the official
Bobi Wine to Run Again in 2026 Election
Ugandan opposition leader and former pop star Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. The 43-year-old announced his plans on Friday, positioning himself for a renewed challenge against long-time President Yoweri Museveni,
Sudan, Congo, Angola Crises Worsen Amid Aid Gaps
As humanitarian emergencies unfold across parts of Africa, aid groups are warning of worsening conditions in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola, where millions of people are grappling with violence, displacement, hunger, and disease—while international support lags dangerously behind
Pope Leo XIV Begins Papacy With Powerful Appeal
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday inside the iconic Sistine Chapel, less than a day after being named the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. His message was both clear and urgent: faith is needed now
Young Tanzanian Man Arrested Over Deadly HIV Dispute
A tragic incident in northern Tanzania has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man in the Mara Region, after he allegedly killed a woman he accused of infecting him with HIV. The incident occurred on May 7 in Natta Village, located
Tanzanian Star Abigail Chams Nominated For BET Award
Tanzania’s music scene is celebrating a major win as Abigail Chams, a rising singer and multi-instrumentalist, has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 BET Awards. The talented young artist earned a nod in the Best New International Act category, marking a key
Uganda Breaks Ground for Embassy in Dodoma
Uganda has officially launched the construction of its new embassy in Dodoma, becoming the first country to begin building a permanent diplomatic mission in Tanzania’s growing capital. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Mtumba, the government district of Dodoma where key ministries
Tanzania Opens Second-Largest CNG Hub in Africa
Tanzania has officially inaugurated one of Africa’s largest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother stations, a major milestone in the nation’s drive toward cleaner and more sustainable transport solutions. Strategically located along the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (DART) corridor, the newly opened