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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Parents Encouraged to Support Youth in National Service
Parents and guardians, especially mothers, have been urged to support and encourage their children to join the National Service (JKT) instead of discouraging them. The call was made by Lieutenant Colonel Cleofar Nazar, the Acting Director of Social Welfare at JKT, who
Health Minister Orders Strict Supervision of Private Hospitals
The Minister of Health, Jenista Mhagama, has directed the newly inaugurated Advisory Board for Private Hospitals to ensure all registered health facilities meet required quality standards. Speaking on March 5, 2025, at the launch of the board, Mhagama emphasized the need for
Germany Suspends New Aid to Rwanda Over M23
The German government has announced it will suspend new financial aid to Rwanda, following concerns about the country’s involvement with the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision highlights rising international pressure on Rwanda regarding the ongoing
Zelensky Regrets White House Dispute, Calls for Unity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed regret over the tensions during his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The two leaders had an exchange that did not go as planned, and President Zelensky, in a candid statement,
China Vows to Fight U.S. Tariffs ‘Till End’
China has made it clear that it is ready to defend its economic interests at all costs after the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods. In a bold statement, Chinese officials declared, “If war is what the U.S. wants—whether it’s a
Fuel Prices Rise, Drivers and Consumers Struggle
Fuel prices, particularly for petrol, diesel, and kerosene, have continued to rise, leaving millions of Tanzanians grappling with the economic impact. This ongoing increase is placing an additional financial burden on consumers, especially those relying on fuel for transportation, with rising import
Tanzania Faces Rising Food Security Concerns
Tanzania is currently enduring a prolonged dry spell that is sparking growing concerns over food security across the country. The lack of rainfall has been particularly hard on agriculture, which is the backbone of Tanzania’s economy, leading to a significant decrease in
Tanzania Faces $500 Million Arbitration Case in 2025
A legal dispute involving a $500 million (about Sh1.3 trillion) compensation claim against the Tanzanian government is set to be heard on March 6, 2025, at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, D.C. The case, filed by
Mohammed Iqbal Dar, Who Named Tanzania, Dies at 80
The man credited with coining the name ‘Tanzania’, Mohammed Iqbal Dar, has passed away at the age of 80 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He had been battling a long illness that left him unable to walk for nearly a decade. Born on