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
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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
Tanzania Delays New Port Infrastructure Fee Implementation
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has postponed the launch of a new Port Infrastructure Development (PID) fee, originally scheduled for March 8, 2026, to
Samia Receives UN Message on National Stability and Dialogue
President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a special message from United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres on Wednesday, delivered by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Envoy, Mr.
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Ghana cancels 15% vat on electricity following widespread agitation
It remains to be seen what options are available to the government after the reported withdrawal of the nuisance tax. The current position is that the 15% VAT on electricity is off, and it is likely it could either be completely removed
Tanzania to boost production from Mnazi Bay natural gas field
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. has doubled its stake in the Mnazi Bay natural gas field operated by Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA as part of plans by the East African nation to increase government participation in strategic projects. TPDC signed an
Rising Sugar Prices Spark Confusion Among Citizens
Tanzanian sugar regulators are embroiled in a feud with producers as they seek to enforce price caps on the commodity, amid a nationwide shortage. Retail sugar prices have gone up twofold from an average of Tsh2,300 ($0.91) in November to between Tsh4,000
Floods derail AU mission exit plan in Somalia
Rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more than four weeks ago after El Niño-induced rains submerged roads,
Tanzania,Kenya to trade power in $309.26 million deal
The government said on Saturday, February 3, 2024 that the Tanzania-Kenya power exchange deals were at the approval levels to enable the two countries to benefit with the constructed connectivity deal. The government’s announcement came a few days after the African Development
NEC renamed as Independent National Electoral Commission
The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Coordination, and Parliamentary Affairs), Jenister Mhagama who behalf of government ,accepted the new changes to the now former National Electoral Commission stated that the parliamentary committee advised against the NEC director serving
Mps unanimously endorse Electoral reform bills
The National Assembly has unanimously endorsed three electoral reform bills that aim to strengthen good governance and democracy in the country. After hours of debate, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Bill, 2023, the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Bill, 2023, and
Mwinyi to grace Tanzania – US investors’ forum on health
Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi is expected to grace the Global Investors on Health and Technology meeting in Dar es Salaam on Monday. The meeting will discuss the role of investors in changing the future of cancer care in Africa. The forum
Morocco arrests 30 people suspected of trafficking newborns
Moroccan authorities arrested 30 people this week in the city of Fes on multiple charges as part of a wide-ranging case involving blackmail, threats, and trafficking of newborn babies. The North African country’s state-run news agency, MAP, reported on Wednesday that the