Masauni Urges Regional Cooperation to Protect Lake Tanganyika
The Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Hamad Masauni, has urged member states of the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) to
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Samia Commends Majaliwa for Dodoma Government City project
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has commended former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa for his contribution to overseeing and
Religious Leaders Urged to Prepare Communities for El Niño
Religious leaders in Tanzania have been urged to use their influence within communities to raise awareness about the potential impacts of El Niño rains
Shaka Praises Samia Over Strategic Projects
Kilosa District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka has praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for continuing the implementation of Tanzania’s strategic national development projects, saying her
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project Reaches Full Capacity
Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, has commended Parliament for its contribution to overseeing the implementation of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP),
Tanzania Tightens Mining Licence Oversight
Tanzania’s government has outlined stricter regulatory measures to ensure that mining licence holders comply with legal requirements, protect workers’ safety and maintain environmental standards
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Africa’s Rare Earths Are Reshaping Global Power
Before engineers can manufacture fighter aircraft, electric vehicles, advanced semiconductors or wind turbines, they must first secure one essential ingredient—rare earth elements. These minerals, extracted from the earth in relatively small quantities, have become the invisible foundation of modern technology. From smartphones
Africa’s Critical Minerals Are Rewriting Global Power
Long before financial markets open in New York, London or Shanghai, excavators are already at work in mines scattered across Africa. Thousands of tonnes of rock are lifted from the ground every day, carrying minerals that will eventually become electric vehicle batteries,
OUT, PDPC Launch National Data Protection Programme
Tanzania has taken another major step towards strengthening digital privacy and security after the Open University of Tanzania (OUT), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), launched the Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) Programme, a national initiative designed to increase
Trump Declares US Will Guard Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States intends to become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take responsibility for protecting one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors while insisting allied nations should pay
Tanzania Expands Tanga Port to Boost Trade
The Tanzanian government has announced plans to construct a new 300-metre berth at the Port of Tanga as part of an ambitious infrastructure programme aimed at transforming the country’s second-largest seaport into a major regional trade and logistics hub. The project follows
Samia Urges Institutions to Stop Naming Everything After Her
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued one of her clearest messages yet against the growing practice of naming public programmes, institutions and government initiatives after serving leaders, saying the increasing use of the name “Mama Samia” risks overshadowing the achievements of
US Moves to Curb ICC Influence
The United States has renewed its opposition to the International Criminal Court (ICC), deepening a long-running dispute over the court’s jurisdiction and reigniting debate about the future of international justice. The latest diplomatic push reflects Washington’s longstanding position that the ICC should
Tanzania Seizes Sh4.9 Billion Smuggled Minerals Nationwide
Tanzania has intensified its fight against illegal mineral trade after authorities seized minerals worth nearly Sh4.9 billion in a series of anti-smuggling operations carried out across the country over the past year, underscoring the government’s determination to protect national mineral resources and
Egypt Unveils Powerful Russian S-300VM Air Defence
Egypt has publicly displayed its Russian-made S-300VM long-range air defence system for the first time, ending more than a decade of speculation over one of the country’s most strategically important military acquisitions. The unveiling took place during a recent military event, confirming