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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Tanzania, Zimbabwe Move to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation
Tanzania and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in strategic areas, following talks between Tanzania’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, CP Suzan S. Kaganda, and Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa. The meeting, held
Tanzania’s Vice President Announces to Resign His Position
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has announced his decision to retire from politics and public service and resign from his position as Vice President. Nchimbi said on August 25, 2026, that he had written to President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan informing
Act Leader Eyes Jussa As Zanzibar Speaker
ACT Wazalendo National Chairman Othman Masoud Othman has said the party would propose its Zanzibar Deputy Chairman, Ismail Jussa Ladhu, for the position of Speaker of the Zanzibar House of Representatives if ACT Wazalendo takes power. Othman made the remarks on August
Over 50 Nations Demand Russia Accept Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire
More than 50 countries at the United Nations have called on Russia to accept an immediate and unconditional ceasefire aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The joint call was made as international leaders and diplomats renewed pressure for an end to
Mbarawa Orders TPA to Begin Operations at EPZA Kurasini
Minister of Transport Prof. Makame M. Mbarawa has directed the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to officially begin handling cargo at the EPZA open area in Kurasini by November 2026, as part of efforts to improve efficiency at the Port of Dar es
Patience Rwabwogo Consecrated Bishop
Patience Rwabwogo, daughter of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni, has been consecrated as a bishop of Covenant Nations Church in Uganda. The consecration was held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Covenant Hill in Maya, Wakiso District, during
Lila Commission to Identify Those Behind 2025 Election Violence
The Chairperson of Tanzania’s Commission of Inquiry into Perpetrators of Violence and Law Violations During and After the October 2025 General Election, retired Court of Appeal Judge Shaban Ally Lila, has said the commission he leads has a fundamentally different mandate from
Russian coal exports to South Korea hit three-year high
Russian coal exports to South Korea have surged to their highest level in three years, highlighting a significant shift in Seoul’s energy sourcing as it seeks to strengthen power supply security amid disruptions in global energy markets. South Korea imported approximately 12.5
Iran Announces $165 Billion Gas Discovery With 7.5 Tcf Potential
Iran has announced the discovery of a major natural gas field estimated to contain more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gas, with the country’s Oil Minister putting its potential value at approximately $165.12 billion. The announcement highlights Iran’s substantial natural