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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Veteran Leader Re-Elected for Sixth Term in Tanzania
A long-serving chairperson in Makaburi A Street, Hamis Lukinga, 70, has once again proven his unwavering connection with the community, winning his sixth consecutive term in Tanzania’s local government elections. Lukinga, commonly referred to as “Mzee Kiuno,” has held this leadership role
Former Deputy Leader Survives Violence At Kenyan Funeral
Chaos erupted in Kiambu County, Kenya, during a funeral service on November 28, 2024, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was allegedly targeted in an attack. The incident escalates political tensions in the country as it approaches the 2027 general elections. According
CCM Secures Resounding Victory in Tanzanian Elections
The Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has triumphed with a sweeping majority in Tanzania’s 2024 local government elections, securing 99.01% of the village chairperson positions. Mohamed Mchengerwa, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government, announced these
Dr. Ndugulile’s Body to Be Honored December 3
Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, a trailblazer in Tanzania’s healthcare and political sectors, will be laid to rest on December 3, 2024, in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam. His passing on November 27 in India, where he was undergoing medical treatment, has left a significant
Starlink Launches Direct-to-Cell Service Worldwide
Starlink of SpaceX, a company owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new satellite communication service “direct-to-cell”. Through this technology, users will be able to connect their smartphones directly to Starlink’s satellites. This means that there will not be a need for
Netanyahu Plans to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) of his intent to challenge the arrest warrants issued against him and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC’s move, which accuses the two Israeli officials of war crimes during recent
Simba Triumphs in CAF Confederation Cup Opener
Tanzanian football giants Simba SC began their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Angola’s Bravos do Maquis. The match, played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on November 27, 2024, witnessed an electrifying atmosphere as fans rallied
France Ambiguous on ICC Warrant for Netanyahu
France has adopted a cautious stance regarding a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, when pressed on the matter, stated that the ICC “deals with questions of immunity for certain leaders”
Police Detain Prison Officer Over Death of Citizen
Police in Singida Region have detained a prison officer following a violent clash between supporters of Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party and the opposition Chadema party. The altercation, which took place late on November 26, 2024, resulted in the death