Chinese Factory Owner Found Dead in Dar es Salaam Plant
A Chinese factory owner has been found dead inside the premises of his industrial facility in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, in
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Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans
Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were
Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders
Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that
Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack
The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through
Tanzania Opens Major Probe Into Election Violence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a sweeping criminal investigation into violence linked to Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election period, signaling a potentially historic attempt
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BoT Purchases Over Sh400 Billion Worth of Gold
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has bought more than Sh400 billion worth of gold in the past three months, as part of a program designed to support local miners. From October to December 2024, the central bank acquired two tonnes of gold.
Three Arrested After Deadly Land Dispute in Mbeya
Three people have been arrested in Mbeya following a violent clash over land between two families in Mbarali District, which resulted in two deaths and five others being injured. The victims, Iddi Wilbroad Mjengwa (38) from Igurusi and Maige Jifaru (44) from
100 Illegal Miners Die in South African Goldmine
One hundred illegal miners have reportedly died after being trapped for months in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa’s North West province. Authorities have been working to recover the bodies and rescue survivors, with police launching an operation in November to
Tundu Lissu Explains Decision to Contest Chadema Chairmanship
Tundu Lissu, Vice Chairman of the opposition party Chadema, has opened up about his unexpected decision to run for the party’s top leadership position, despite having previously ruled out the idea. In an interview with a local media outlet, Lissu shared that
U.S., Arab Mediators Edge Closer to Ceasefire Deal
Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have taken a significant step forward, with American and Arab mediators reporting tangible progress in talks. The negotiations, which also aim to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, are
California Wildfire Claims 24 Lives, Thousands Displaced
The wildfire that erupted on January 7 in Los Angeles, California, has left a devastating toll, with 24 confirmed deaths and thousands of residents displaced. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ashes, and emergency services are scrambling to provide relief. Anthony Marrone,
Gachagua Cautions Against Kenya’s Return to ICC Amid Tensions
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has voiced his concern over Kenya’s escalating political tensions, warning that the country risks being dragged back to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Addressing congregants at Dandora AIPCA Church in Nairobi on Sunday, January 12, 2025, Mr.
Tanzania Gears Up to Boost Mining Sector Growth
The Tanzanian government is taking bold steps to strengthen its mining sector, focusing on resolving conflicts, supporting small-scale miners with technology, expanding areas with verified geological data, and rolling out a framework to maximize the potential of strategic minerals. Minister of Minerals
Media Wire Express Celebrates A Year of Excellence
Media Wire Express(MWE), a dynamic online news platform owned by Domalyn Group Limited, recently celebrated its first anniversary in a remarkable way. The outlet, recognized for its impactful reporting throughout 2024, has quickly become a trusted name in digital journalism. To mark