Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
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Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
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
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
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Burkina Faso Gold Output Hits Record
Burkina Faso recorded a historic surge in gold production in 2025, reaching a record 94 tonnes as mining-sector reforms and tighter state controls boosted overall output, according to official figures released by the government. The total includes production from industrial mines, artisanal
“Tz, Must Produce 80 Percent Medicines Locally by 2030” — Samia
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has set a national target for the country to achieve 80 percent self-sufficiency in domestic pharmaceutical production by 2030, directing new health sector leadership to fast-track investment and remove barriers facing
“Justice Delayed Means My Rights Are Violated” — Lissu Says
The treason case No. 19605/2025 involving the National Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), Tundu Lissu, continued on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry. The matter is being heard before a
Government Pledges Sh15.7 Billion To Transform NCD Care
The Tanzanian government has allocated Sh15.7 billion to support underprivileged patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), marking a major step toward addressing the growing burden of chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart conditions. Of this amount, Sh6.7 billion
Tanzania Registers 408 Companies To Access Chinese Market
The Tanzanian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has successfully registered 408 local companies under China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), opening the door for the export of agricultural produce to one of the world’s most lucrative and competitive markets. The registration
Catholic Priest Father Rwezahura Missing Six Months
Father Peter Rwezahura of the Claretians Missionaries has been missing for six months after disappearing from Makoko Centre in the Catholic Diocese of Musoma, prompting a public appeal and renewed scrutiny over clergy movements and accountability within the church. In a statement
Long Rains Expected, Flood Risks Loom – TMA
About six regions in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the upcoming Masika season (March–April–May 2026), raising concerns over flooding and potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases, weather experts have warned. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority
“Pray For President Samia’s Health, Wisdom” Dr Nchimbi
Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has called on Tanzanians of all faiths to use their religious platforms to pray for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, saying her health, wisdom and security are closely tied to the country’s stability, unity and long-term development. Dr Nchimbi
Samia Orders Fair Kariakoo Traders Reinstatement
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (Tamisemi) to ensure that the reinstatement of former traders at the rebuilt Kariakoo Main Market is carried out fairly, transparently and without favouritism, following the completion