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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CCM Confirms October Election Amid Chadema’s Reform Push
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has reassured Tanzanians that the general election set for October 2025 will take place as scheduled, dismissing claims that it could be postponed due to demands for electoral reforms. Speaking on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Dar es
Tanzania Ensures Health Services Continue Despite U.S. Aid Cut
The Tanzanian government has assured citizens that essential health services, including reproductive health care, will continue uninterrupted despite the recent suspension of U.S. aid. Speaking on Wednesday, February 19, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Grace Magembe emphasized that the situation is being closely
Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Myanmar Scam Compounds
Thailand has stepped up efforts to dismantle scam compounds operating near its border with Myanmar, where thousands of people have been lured under false pretenses and forced into online fraud. Authorities believe that between 30,000 and 100,000 individuals many of them foreign
Chinese Naval Drill Forces Flight Reroutes in Tasman Sea
A Chinese naval exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand caused disruptions to commercial flights, forcing some airlines to change their routes. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) had notified Australian authorities just before the live-fire drill began. The exercise
Tanzania to Host Africa’s Biggest Gastronomy Tourism Forum
Tanzania is gearing up to host a major international event aimed at promoting Africa’s rich culinary heritage and boosting economic opportunities in the food tourism sector. The Second United Nations Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa is set to take place
Tz, Moves Closer to Sugar Self-Sufficiency with Major Expansion
Tanzania is on the verge of a major breakthrough in sugar production, as the country pushes forward with an ambitious factory expansion project aimed at doubling its annual output. The move is expected to bridge the nation’s sugar deficit and strengthen the
Tanzanian Truckers Suffer Heavy Losses Amid DRC Conflict
Tanzanian truck drivers and transporters are facing major losses as the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to disrupt trade and supply chains. Many truck owners say their vehicles have been stranded for weeks, and most have
Police Arrest Seven in Crackdown on Online Financial Fraud
Authorities in Morogoro have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal online financial scheme without approval from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT). Morogoro Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Alex Mkama, confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects
French Muslim Students Oppose Proposed Hijab Ban in Sports
A proposed law in France seeking to ban hijabs in sports competitions has sparked strong opposition from the Muslim Students of France (EMF), who have condemned the move as discriminatory and a violation of fundamental rights. In a statement posted on their