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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Afua Asantewaa surpasses Guinness World Record for longest singing marathon
A Ghanaian lady Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has successfully ended the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, exceeding the previous record set by India’s Sunil Waghmare. Commencing her musical marathon dubbed “afuaasantewaasingathon” on midnight December 24, 2023, Afua
Rwanda’s Anne Rwigara is Dead
Anne Rwigara, the sister of Diane Rwigara who attempted to contest for president in Rwanda, is dead. The 41 year-old who was the daughter of deceased prominent Rwandan businessman, Assinapol Rwigara, passed away on Thursday in the United States where she lived.
Biteko azindua Zahanati ya Bungoni Ilala
Naibu Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa Nishati Dkt. Doto Biteko leo Disemba 29, 2023 amezindua Zahanati ya Bungoni iliyopo mtaa wa Mafuriko Ilala jijini Dar es Salaam na kuwataka wananchi kutumia fursa ya uwepo wa huduma ya zahanati hiyo kutumia huduma badala
Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso after 30 years of closure.
Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after it was shut more than 30 years ago, officials have said. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to reopen the embassy during the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg in July. The embassy was
At least 40 killed in Liberian fuel tanker blast
At least 40 people have died following the explosion of a gas tanker in north-central Liberia, the West African country’s chief medical officer, Francis Kateh, said on Wednesday. The fuel truck crashed late on Tuesday in Totota, Lower Bong County, and soon
Around 200 people killed in Christmas Eve attacks on remote villages in Nigeria
At least 190 people were killed and others are missing after a series of attacks by gunmen on remote villages in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state. Officials and survivors confirmed the Christmas Eve attacks. People said the gangs launched “well-coordinated” attacks in “not
Tanzanian authorities seize largest ever illicit drugs
The Tanzania Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has seized 3,182 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine during a special mission it conducted in Dar es Salaam and Iringa region between December 5 and 23 this year. Seven individuals including two Asians were
Zambia Prez. pardons 588 prisoners
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 588 inmates in various correctional facilities across the country. Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security told the life sentence of an inmate was commuted to 35 years while two inmates on death row have their
Tanzania begins drill for 2023 AFCON
National Team coach Adel Amrouche said the friendly duel between Kilimanjaro Stars and Zanzibar Heroes will help to sharpen his squad ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The two teams will battle in the grand opening ceremony of