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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Two Killed, Seven Injured in Violent Attack
Two people have been killed and seven others seriously injured after a violent attack on a family in Luhanga, Mbarali District, Mbeya Region. The incident took place on January 10, when the family arrived at their farmland located in plot number 420,
North Korean Soldiers Suffer Heavy Losses in Ukraine
The number of North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine has reportedly surpassed 3,000, with at least 300 confirmed dead and over 2,700 injured, according to a South Korean lawmaker who cited information from the country’s intelligence service. The lawmaker’s comments
California Faces Strong Winds, More Wildfires Expected
California’s weather officials are issuing warnings as powerful winds that sparked wildfires near Los Angeles are expected to intensify once again this week. Firefighters continue to fight tirelessly to control three major fires in the region, which have already claimed lives and
Obasanjo Remembers Jimmy Carter in Tribute
Former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo held a heartfelt memorial service in Abeokuta, southwestern Nigeria, to honor the late Jimmy Carter, the former President of the United States. Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, and was laid to rest in
Geita Residents Demand Urgent Action Over Flooding
Residents of Mtakuja Ward in Geita Municipality, located in Geita Region, have called on the Minister for Works to take immediate action against a contractor responsible for ongoing road construction in their area. The community has expressed frustration over what they describe
Bank of Tanzania Introduces Climate Risk Reporting Guidelines
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has unveiled two new sets of guidelines requiring banks and financial institutions to incorporate sustainability and climate-related risks into their financial reporting. The rules, set to take effect in 2025, aim to enhance transparency in the financial
Tanzania’s $42 Billion LNG Project Nears Agreement
Negotiations for Tanzania’s ambitious $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Lindi Region are reportedly nearing completion, with both the government and international investors optimistic about finalizing an agreement early this year. The Tanzanian government has been in talks with
Njombe Avocado Factory Set to Boost Farming
A groundbreaking avocado oil processing factory in Njombe Region is set to redefine the region’s horticulture industry, offering a vital economic lifeline to local farmers. The facility, located in Makambako Town, is slated to begin operations next month, creating new opportunities for
Biteko Lays Foundation Stone for Immigration Building Project
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has stated that the Sixth Phase Government is committed to improving various economic and social services, including immigration services, to accelerate the development of the people. Dr. Biteko made these remarks