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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Court Sentences Businessman to Death for Murder
The High Court has sentenced businessman Hamis Luwongo to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering his wife, Naomi Marijani, in a chilling case that has shocked the nation. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, by Judge Hamidu
President Samia Distributes Modern Boats to Fishermen in Tanga
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially handed over modern fishing boats to local fishermen. The event, held in Pangani, Tanga, on February 26, 2025, is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering fishing communities and promoting sustainable fishing practices. Speaking at
Simiyu Residents Breathe Easy After Deadly Hyena Attacks
Residents of Itilima District in Simiyu Region are finally finding some relief after authorities launched an operation to deal with a growing hyena threat that had left the community in fear. In recent weeks, these predators had been attacking villagers, with tragic
Tanzania and Malawi Strengthen Ties Through Bilateral Talks
Senior officials from Tanzania and Malawi gathered in Lilongwe for the sixth session of the Joint Permanent Cooperation Commission (JPCC), an important platform aimed at fostering stronger diplomatic, economic, and social relations between the two neighboring nations. The meeting, which was co-chaired
South Sudan President Reshuffles Government Leadership
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed two of his five vice presidents and the head of the National Security Service, prompting widespread discussion on the country’s leadership direction. The announcement came through a presidential decree read on national television on Monday
President Samia Urges Civil Servants to Prioritize Public Service
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reminded public servants across the country that they are entrusted with the responsibility of serving citizens and must fulfill their duties with commitment and integrity. Speaking on February 25, 2025, during the official opening of the Handeni
CHADEMA Leader Questions Legitimacy of Recent Appointments
An internal leadership dispute has emerged within CHADEMA after the party’s Mwanga District Chairman, Lembrus Mchome, raised concerns over the recent appointment of eight leaders. He has written to Secretary General John Mnyika, urging him to respond to his formal complaint about
Passenger Dies Aboard Bus; Child Found Deceased in Pond
A routine bus journey from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam took a tragic turn when a male passenger, Godfrey David Mbaga, fell ill mid-journey and later passed away. Meanwhile, in an unrelated incident, a 10-year-old girl was found dead in a pond
President Hassan Announces Science Schools for Boys
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced plans to establish science-focused secondary schools for boys, following the successful completion of similar schools for girls across all 26 regions of Tanzania. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s education system by encouraging more students