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
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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.
Chadema Urges Independent Probe Into October Violence
Tanzania’s main opposition party, the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), has called for an independent investigation into the violent events of October 29,
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Congo’s Resources Smuggled Amid Ongoing Conflict
The ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is driving a troubling trade in the country’s rich mineral resources, with neighboring nations illegally smuggling out vast amounts of gold, coltan, and cobalt. These precious minerals, essential
Kabila’s Return to Congo Sparks Mixed Reactions
Joseph Kabila’s planned return to the Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked both hope and concern among the Congolese people and political leaders alike. The former president, who ruled the country from 2001 to 2019, has been living abroad since 2023, but
China Open to Talks with U.S. Over Trade Dispute
Amid heightened trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, China has announced its readiness to settle economic differences through mutual consultation and negotiation signaling a softer tone in what has become a deeply entrenched standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The statement
Tariffs Force Chinese Sellers to Rethink U.S. Market
Chinese e-commerce sellers, especially those on Amazon, are being pushed to the edge as the United States increases tariffs on Chinese goods some reaching up to 125%. For many businesses based in China, this sharp hike has created an impossible balancing act:
Russia Taunts West Over Trade Sanctions Impact
As global tensions simmer, Russia is taking a defiant stance against Western trade sanctions, choosing not only to adapt but to ridicule the efforts of the United States and European Union to economically isolate Moscow. The response from the Kremlin has been
PM Majaliwa Tables Budget, Highlights Progress Across Tanzania
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Wednesday delivered a detailed address to the National Assembly, outlining Tanzania’s major achievements in the 2024/2025 financial year and presenting the Government’s expenditure estimates for the year 2025/2026. In his speech, the Prime Minister praised the leadership
Europe Eyes U.S. Gas as Tariff Tensions Rise
The European Union is reportedly weighing the possibility of increasing its purchases of American natural gas, a move seen as a way to ease rising trade tensions with the United States under Donald Trump’s renewed pressure on allies. In recent remarks, Trump
Russia Strengthens Currency Settlements Amid Dollar Decline
Russia is focusing on increasing the use of its national currency for international transactions, especially in light of the diminishing role of the US dollar, according to Maxim Petrov, Russia’s trade representative in Nigeria. This move comes as the US engages in
Nightclub Roof Collapse in Santo Domingo Kills Over 100
In a night that was meant to be filled with music, dancing, and celebration, tragedy struck the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo when the roof suddenly collapsed, killing at least 113 people and injuring more than 250 others. The popular venue,