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 Kombo Joins African Union Council Meeting
Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will lead Tanzania’s delegation at the 46th Session of the African Union (AU) Council of Ministers. This important meeting will
11-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted Poisoning of Mother
An 11-year-old boy has been taken into police custody after attempting to poison his mother by mixing a toxic substance into her food. The disturbing event unfolded on February 11, 2025, in Msalabani Juu, a neighborhood in the Iwemba village, within the
Tanzania and India Strengthen Energy Cooperation
Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, recently met with India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh, in New Delhi. Their discussions focused on ways to strengthen the growing trade and investment relations between their two
Police Search for Suspect in Domestic Violence Case
Police in the Pwani region are currently searching for Abdallah Mohammed, a 40-year-old refrigeration technician from Mataya in Kiromo Ward, Bagamoyo District. He is wanted in connection with the death of his partner, Naomi Mwakajengele, a 28-year-old teacher at Mataya Primary School.
Government to Address Concerns Over Port Fees
The Tanzanian government has promised to review the new container loading and offloading fees being charged at the port and across Dar es Salaam municipalities. This decision comes in response to growing concerns from business owners and industrialists about the impact of
EU to Revise Foreign Aid Strategy Amid Shifts
The European Union (EU) is rethinking its foreign aid programme, aiming to better align it with broader foreign policy goals. This comes as the United States makes its own significant changes to how it manages foreign aid, particularly under the leadership of
Tanzania’s Civil Society Grapples with Aid Freeze
Tanzania’s civil society is facing a serious crisis after the US government decided to freeze aid, leaving many local organizations struggling to stay afloat. A new study by the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), which includes more than 300 member organizations,
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Begins His Leadership
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V officially stepped into his role as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community during a special ceremony on February 11, 2025, held at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal. Joined by
26 Dead in Tragic Bus Accident in Ethiopia
A devastating bus accident in Oromia, Ethiopia, has claimed the lives of at least 26 people. The incident occurred while the bus was traveling from Shambu, in the western part of the country, to Addis Ababa, the capital city. According to local