Tanzania Power Chief Criticises Hydropower Delays
Deep inside northeastern Tanzania, where the waters of the Pangani River have powered homes, businesses, and industries for generations, frustration is now building over
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Rio Ferdinand Rejects Political Pressure During Tanzania Visit
Former Manchester United captain and England defender Rio Ferdinand has defended his controversial visit to Tanzania, insisting that his presence in the East African
Tanzania MP Exposes Dangerous Industrial Consumer Deception
Concerns over consumer protection and industrial accountability took center stage in Tanzania’s Parliament on Thursday after Gairo Member of Parliament Ahmed Shabiby accused some
Chadema Rejects Legal Breach Allegations
Tanzania’s main opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo has firmly rejected allegations by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, insisting that
Gunfire, Escape Claims Rock Tanzania Opposition
An aide to prominent Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has alleged he was abducted by unidentified men, beaten inside a moving vehicle, and later
China–Tanzania Launch Ideology Research Centre in Kibaha
China and Tanzania have strengthened their political and ideological cooperation following the inauguration of a new research centre dedicated to the study of “Xi
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President Urges Trade Minister to Revamp Kariakoo Market
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed Dr. Selemani Jafo, the newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister, to prioritize the revitalization of the Kariakoo Market. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of new officials at the Tunguu State House, the President emphasized the importance
Sugar Board Works to Regulate Prices
The Sugar Board has been actively working to regulate sugar prices and address the recurring shortages that have plagued Tanzania. The Board’s recent focus has been on determining the real production costs of sugar to ensure fair pricing for consumers. This effort
Report Reveals Heightened Perils on Land Routes for African Migrants
A recent joint report by the UN refugee and migration agencies, along with the Mixed Migration Centre, has shed light on the escalating dangers faced by migrants and refugees traveling northward through Africa towards the Mediterranean and Europe. The findings underscore that
Gombe Chimpanzee Colony Faces Existential Threat
The renowned chimpanzee colony in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, is under serious threat due to habitat loss and disease. Once home to around 150 chimpanzees in the 1960s, the population has dwindled to approximately 90 today. This alarming decline is primarily attributed
Gold Mine Shutdown Sparks Heated Conflict
The Tanzanian government has suspended operations at a gold mining site in Handali ward, Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, following a violent clash between local small-scale miners and a Chinese miner. The dispute erupted when a Chinese miner introduced a new extraction plant
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage Nationwide
Sierra Leone has officially outlawed child marriage, a practice that has long been a severe issue in the country. The new legislation, signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio, prohibits marriage for anyone under the age of 18, imposing stringent penalties
Census Chief Urges Citizens to Utilize Accurate Statistics for Development
Commissioner of Census and Former Speaker of the Parliament of Hon. Anne Semamba Makinda, has urged citizens from grassroots levels to utilize accurate statistics derived from the conducted Census in various development activities. Hon. Makinda made this call while visiting the Ministry
CAF Fines Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto’o $200,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, $200,000 for ethical breaches but found insufficient evidence to pursue match-fixing allegations. CAF launched an investigation into Eto’o’s conduct last August after receiving “written
Momba District Begins Mining Sodalite 50 tons have been mined
The Ministry of Minerals has continued its Mining Clinic in the Songwe Region at the district, ward, and village levels to address the issues and challenges faced by small-scale miners. On July 4, 2024, Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, met