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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Minister Slams Contractor Over Delays in BRT Project
The Minister of Works, Abdallah Ulega, has strongly criticized delays in the ongoing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase IV project, blaming the Chinese contractor for failing to meet deadlines despite receiving a substantial payment of Sh36 billion. During his site inspection on
Student’s Death Sparks Debate on Corporal Punishment
The tragic death of Form Two student Mhoja Maduhu has reignited concerns over the use of corporal punishment in Tanzanian schools, with child rights organizations calling for urgent reforms. Maduhu, a student at Mwasamba Secondary School in Busega district, Simiyu region, lost
U.S. Considers Plan to Inspect Iranian Oil Tankers
The U.S. government is reportedly discussing a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea, a move that could escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran. The proposal is said to be part of broader efforts to enforce sanctions aimed at
US Official Calls Russia-Ukraine Conflict a Proxy War
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine as “a proxy war between nuclear powers,” underscoring the deep geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict. His remarks come at a time when Western nations continue to provide
Belarus President Encourages Cryptocurrency Mining Initiative
In an interesting move aimed at boosting Belarus’s economy, President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the country’s energy minister to explore the possibility of mining cryptocurrency. Lukashenko sees the excess electricity available in Belarus as an untapped resource that could be put to
Elon Musk Criticizes USAID’s Global Political Influence
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy by accusing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of meddling in foreign governments and promoting extreme left-wing politics around the world. His comments, made on social media, have raised
Putin Appoints Alexander Darchiev as Ambassador to U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially appointed Alexander Darchiev as Russia’s new Ambassador to the United States, a move that comes amid tense bilateral relations between the two countries. Darchiev takes over the role following the departure of Anatoly Antonov in October
Spanish Woman Fights for Right to Euthanasia
A 24-year-old Spanish woman, Noelia, is at the center of a historic court case as she seeks the legal right to end her life through euthanasia, a decision that has been strongly opposed by her father. Noelia’s battle began after she survived
Arusha Residents Embrace Fitness Ahead of Women’s Day
As the countdown to International Women’s Day continues, the people of Arusha have kicked off the celebrations in a unique way by prioritizing their health. In anticipation of the national event set to take place in the region on March 8, 2025,