Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
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Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
Tanzania Secures Growing Maize Export Market In Congo
Farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from a more reliable market for their maize after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the
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UN Names Barham Salih New Refugee Chief
The United Nations General Assembly has approved the appointment of former Iraqi president Barham Salih as the next head of the UN refugee agency, a decision that carries both symbolic and practical significance at a time of unprecedented global displacement. With the
Tanzania and Algeria to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
Tanzania and Algeria have moved to strengthen their diplomatic and economic partnership following high-level talks between their foreign ministers held in Cairo, Egypt. The discussions took place on December 19, 2025, on the sidelines of the Second Africa–Russia Foreign Ministers’ Conference, bringing
Government Emphasises Dialogue With Religious Leaders
The government has once again underscored the importance of working hand in hand with religious leaders, describing them as vital partners in promoting justice, peace and national security, while encouraging Tanzanians to remain patient, tolerant and united. The message was delivered by
Ngongo Port Project Seen as Lindi Growth Engine
Tanzania’s plans to expand its maritime infrastructure gained fresh momentum after Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba inspected the Lindi Regional Port and called for faster progress on the proposed Ngongo Port project, a development expected to transform trade and transport in the
Tanzania’s Wage Gap Grows Despite Job Gains
Tanzania’s formal job market is expanding, but new official data suggest that the benefits of this growth are being shared unevenly, with a widening gap between what public- and private-sector workers earn. Findings from the latest Employment and Earnings Survey show that
Government Nearly Doubles Higher Education Student Loan Budget
The government has moved to significantly strengthen access to higher education by almost doubling the national budget allocated to student loans over the past four years. Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has confirmed that funding has risen from TZS 464 billion in
Uganda Election Tensions Deepen After Museveni’s Ammo Remarks
In the run‑up to Uganda’s general election scheduled for January, President Yoweri Museveni has sparked widespread criticism at home and abroad after comments suggesting that each soldier would carry 120 rounds of ammunition to deter unrest during the electoral period. The remarks
Global Diplomacy Advances As Ukraine‑US Peace Talks Continue
In a concerted push for peace, high‑level representatives from Ukraine and the United States gathered in Miami this weekend for fresh discussions aimed at finding a path toward ending the prolonged war with Russia. According to reports, United States Secretary of State
Tz, Grants Amnesty for National ID Corrections, Urges Citizens
The Government of Tanzania has announced a special amnesty allowing citizens who previously registered with incorrect personal information in the National Identification Authority (NIDA) database to update their details without fear of legal repercussions. This initiative is designed to correct long-standing errors