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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Tanzania Joins Hands with Italy to Advance Kiswahili AI
Tanzania has taken a bold step in bridging language and technology by partnering with Almawave, an Italian company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) language tools. The collaboration focuses on developing advanced Kiswahili AI systems, ensuring the language is not left behind in
Endangered Tortoises Repatriated to Tanzania as Key Evidence
116 tortoises have been returned to Tanzania from Thailand to serve as crucial evidence in an ongoing case against a global smuggling network. This announcement was made by Interpol on Friday, January 24, 2025. The tortoises were initially discovered over two years
Sea Taxis Launched for Kigamboni, Providing Relief
The government has partnered with Azam Marine and the Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics Services Agency (TEMESA) to launch a new initiative aimed at improving transport services between Magogoni and Kigamboni. This initiative is designed to tackle the long-standing transportation issues at
Apartheid Victims Sue SA Gov’t R167 Million Over Lack Of Justice
The largest constitutional damages lawsuit in the country’s history has been initiated against the government by the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) and 25 families of victims and survivors of apartheid-era atrocities. The suit alleges that the government actively undermined their efforts
India-Russia Economic Partnership: Boosting Trade and Investment
India and Russia have maintained a robust relationship since the establishment of the Strategic Partnership Declaration in 2000. This partnership was further strengthened in 2010 when it was elevated to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, reflecting the deepening ties between the
Gabon Sets April 12 As Election Date To End Military Rule
Gabon is set to hold a presidential election on April 12, as announced by the council of ministers. This West African nation is currently under military rule following a coup that took place in August 2023. According to a government statement released
Power Outages Disrupt Lives and Businesses in Zanzibar
Residents and small-scale business owners in Zanzibar are expressing growing frustration over frequent and unannounced power outages that are having a detrimental impact on their livelihoods. Many are particularly concerned about the losses incurred by businesses dealing with perishable goods, including fish,
NECTA Cancels Results of 67 Students Over Misconduct
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has invalidated the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) results for 67 students, citing various cases of misconduct. Among them, five students were found to have written insults in their examination scripts, leading to
South Sudan Blocks Social Media Over Violence Concerns
The South Sudanese government has ordered a temporary shutdown of social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, in a bid to quell rising tensions and violence fueled by graphic content shared online. The directive, issued by the National Communication Authority (NCA) on