Masauni Urges Regional Cooperation to Protect Lake Tanganyika
The Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Hamad Masauni, has urged member states of the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) to
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Samia Commends Majaliwa for Dodoma Government City project
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has commended former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa for his contribution to overseeing and
Religious Leaders Urged to Prepare Communities for El Niño
Religious leaders in Tanzania have been urged to use their influence within communities to raise awareness about the potential impacts of El Niño rains
Shaka Praises Samia Over Strategic Projects
Kilosa District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka has praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for continuing the implementation of Tanzania’s strategic national development projects, saying her
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project Reaches Full Capacity
Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, has commended Parliament for its contribution to overseeing the implementation of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP),
Tanzania Tightens Mining Licence Oversight
Tanzania’s government has outlined stricter regulatory measures to ensure that mining licence holders comply with legal requirements, protect workers’ safety and maintain environmental standards
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DRC, Angola Unveil $1.26B Lobito Railway Upgrade
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola have announced a $1.26 billion upgrade of the Lobito railway, in a major push to strengthen regional trade and improve the transportation of critical minerals from Central Africa to international markets. The investment is
Africa’s Mineral Wealth Is Powering the World
For generations, Africa’s vast mineral wealth has helped fuel industrialisation, technological advancement and economic growth around the world. From cobalt and copper to lithium, gold, manganese and rare earth minerals, the continent possesses many of the resources considered essential to the modern
32 Kenyan Families to Receive $87 Million Boeing Compensation
Nearly seven years after Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed while en route to Nairobi, 32 Kenyan families are set to receive new compensation following a lengthy legal battle against aircraft manufacturer Boeing in U.S. courts. Under the latest compensation arrangement, each family
Tanzania Allocates Sh26.8 Billion to Empower People with Disabilities
The Tanzanian government has allocated a total of Sh26.87 billion between 2021 and 2026 to empower people with disabilities, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Labour, Employment and Relations, Deus Sangu, has said. Sangu made the statement
Mavunde Urges Religious Leaders to Champion Peace
Minister for Minerals Anthony Peter Mavunde has commended religious leaders for their continued efforts to promote peace, unity and development across Tanzania. Mavunde made the remarks on August 30, 2026, in Arusha during a special church service and fundraising event held to
Iran Says China Will Resist U.S. Economic Pressure
Iran has signalled confidence in its strategic relationships with China and Türkiye as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran, with a senior Iranian security official saying Beijing will not simply follow the United States’ lead. Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National
Tanzania Explores Nuclear to Strengthen Energy Security
Tanzania is closely monitoring developments in innovative energy technologies, including nuclear technology, as the country explores opportunities to expand access to safe, reliable and sustainable energy, Energy Minister and Deputy President-elect Deogratius Ndejembi has said. Ndejembi made the remarks while addressing the
Five of Africa’s Biggest Hydropower Projects
Tanzania’s 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project is firmly among Africa’s largest hydropower facilities by installed generation capacity, although it is not the continent’s largest. Located on the Rufiji River, the project has nine turbines, each capable of generating 235 MW, giving it
Mbeya Health Chief Urges Caution in Use of Traditional Medicine
The Mbeya Regional Chief Medical Officer, Dr Elizabeth Nyema, has urged members of the public to exercise caution when using traditional medicine and ensure they seek services from recognised practitioners. Dr Nyema said patient safety, the quality of traditional medicines and scientific