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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HESLB Earns International ISO Quality Certification
The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) of Tanzania has received the ISO 9001:2015 international quality management certification, a milestone expected to strengthen service delivery, operational efficiency and accountability in the administration of higher education loans. HESLB Executive Director Dr Bill Kiwia
Tanzania, Ghana Seek Stronger Small-Scale Mining Cooperation
Tanzania and Ghana have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in developing small-scale miners and improving mineral resource management, with a focus on local mineral processing, industrial growth and job creation across Africa. Tanzania’s Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, made the call on
Tanzania Orders Pande Reserve Projects Completed By December
Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ashatu Kijaji, has directed that tourism development projects being implemented at Pande Nature Reserve in Dar es Salaam be completed by December 2026 to improve visitor services and position the reserve to benefit from opportunities
Tundu Lissu Named Sakharov Prize Finalist
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been named one of three finalists for the European Parliament’s 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, placing Tanzania among the countries represented in one of Europe’s most prominent human rights awards. Lissu, who has been
Drone Strike Kills 153 In Disputed Abyei Region
A deadly drone strike in the disputed Abyei region has renewed concerns over civilian safety in one of Africa’s longstanding conflict zones, after local officials reported that at least 153 people were killed in an attack near Amiet Market, a major trading
Putin Accuses West Of Seeking Russia’s Resources
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States and European countries of pursuing strategic interests in Russia through the war in Ukraine, warning Western leaders against underestimating Moscow’s strength and historical resilience. In remarks attributed to the Russian leader, Putin argued
Mossad Email Security Flaw Raises Government Concerns
A reported email security weakness involving Israeli government domains has raised concerns about the risk of impersonation after messages appearing to originate from Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency circulated online. According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, suspicions emerged after a prominent security researcher associated
Pwani To Launch Second Phase Of Universal Health Insurance
Coast Region authorities in Tanzania are set to launch the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance Scheme on October 22, 2026, as part of efforts to expand access to healthcare and protect families from the financial burden of medical expenses. Pwani
Tanzania Urges Africa To Fund Mineral Development
Tanzania’s Minister for Minerals, Anthony Peter Mavunde, has called on African countries to use domestic revenues and financial resources to fund mineral exploration, processing and refining, urging governments to reduce dependence on foreign donors and build stronger industrial economies. Mavunde made the