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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Trump Holds Off on Tariffs as Ukraine Talks Continue
President Donald Trump has decided not to impose additional tariffs on Russian goods, choosing instead to focus on the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This decision comes at a critical time as both sides continue their negotiations, with hopes of
Foreign Minister Kombo in Angola Before Samia Visit
Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, touched down in Luanda over the weekend ahead of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s much-anticipated state visit to Angola, set for April 7 to 9, 2025. His arrival marks the
Trump Holds Firm As Markets Spiral Lower
U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his hardline approach toward China, declaring that no trade deal will be made unless Beijing addresses the longstanding U.S. trade deficit. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump acknowledged the market panic but insisted
Chinese Stock Markets Crash Amid Trade Turmoil
In a dramatic start to the trading week, stock markets across China and much of Asia tumbled sharply on Monday, as escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Washington rattled investor confidence. The benchmark indices in mainland China opened with a staggering 10%
President Samia Set for Historic Angola Visit
Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has landed in Luanda, Angola, to pave the way for President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s much-anticipated state visit scheduled for April 7–9, 2025. Minister Kombo touched down at 4
Russian Universities To Showcase Opportunities For Indian Youth
Russian universities will showcase their opportunities to students in the Republic of India interested in pursuing a Master’s program. On April 8, 2025, the TV BRICS International Media Network, in partnership with Amity University (India), will host a teleconference titled “Russia. Points
Tanzania Moves to Standardize Payments in Shillings
The Tanzanian government has announced that businesses engaged in foreign currency transactions will need to revise their contracts and switch to using Tanzanian shillings for all local transactions. This change, which must be implemented within the next year, is part of the
China Rejects Tech Deal Amid Trade Tensions
China has firmly rejected a proposal to sell one of its most prominent digital platforms to an American company. The decision comes in direct response to the latest round of tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, a move that has rekindled
Germany Moves Gold Home Amid Trade Concerns
Germany has quietly completed the transfer of hundreds of tonnes of gold from vaults in New York and Paris back to its own soil in Frankfurt years earlier than originally planned. While the decision dates back to 2013, it has taken on