Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
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Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
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
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
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Prime Minister Urges Action on Market Fire Prevention
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called for urgent measures to tackle recurring fire disasters in public markets, emphasizing the need to act on recommendations from a groundbreaking doctoral study by the late Dr. Billy Mwakatage. Speaking at an event where Dr. Mwakatage’s
Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father Over Dispute
Police have arrested Gesoreka Mabula Sona, 30, on suspicion of murdering his father, Mabula Mwita Sona, 61, after a heated argument allegedly turned fatal. Mara Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Pius Lutumo, confirmed the arrest. According to reports,
Iringa Woman Found Living with Pastor’s Body for Two Months
A chilling discovery in Iringa, Tanzania, has left residents in shock after a woman was found living with the decomposing body of her pastor for two months, believing he would resurrect. Agnes Mwakijale, a devoted member of the El-Huruma Church (EHC), is
Rising Prices Cause Concern Ahead of Holidays
The holiday season approaches, many consumers are facing higher prices for essential goods due to increased demand. Items such as meat and rice have seen notable price hikes. The cost of meat, for instance, has surged from 10,000 Tanzanian shillings to 12,000
Warioba Warns of Electoral Risks for Tanzania
A retired Prime Minister and former judge, Joseph Warioba has issued a strong warning about Tanzania’s political environment, stating that the upcoming 2025 General Election could be a critical moment for the nation’s stability. Speaking with journalists, Warioba highlighted serious issues within
UNICEF Launches Record Campaign to Support Children
UNICEF has launched a significant global fundraising campaign, seeking $9.9 billion to assist millions of children impacted by conflicts and crises around the world. The agency’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, called attention to the extreme scale of suffering among children, describing the
Germany’s Police Operation Targets Smuggling Network
German police, assisted by Europol and partner agencies from across Europe, carried out an extensive operation targeting an Iraqi-Kurdish network accused of smuggling migrants from the Middle East and East Africa into Europe. The operation, which took place in several western German
Tanzania’s $6 Billion Push to Empower Innovators
The Tanzanian government is ramping up efforts to turn local ideas into market-ready innovations by investing over TZS 6 billion in a national initiative to support inventors and researchers. The funding, announced by Education, Science, and Technology Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda, is
Eight Held in Failed Dar es Salaam Kidnap Plot
Dar es Salaam police have apprehended eight suspects in connection with an attempted abduction that shocked the Kiluvya community on November 11, 2024. The dramatic incident targeted businessman Deogratius Tarimo, who narrowly escaped being forced into a vehicle by individuals posing as