Seven Lions Clubs Donate Food Aid to Chamazi Orphans
Seven Lions Clubs have joined forces to provide food assistance to orphans living at the Chamazi Orphanage in Dar es Salaam, reaffirming their commitment
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Tanzanian Diaspora Urged To Drive Investment
The Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to France, H.E. Saidi Othman Yakubu, has called upon Tanzanians living in France to continue serving
As East Africa Prepares for AFCON, TANAPA Bets Football Fans Will Fall for Its Wild Side
On a recent morning overlooking the Great Rift Valley, conservation officials at Lake Manyara National Park were discussing an unusual challenge: how to entertain
Rural Revival Powers Tanzania’s Next Growth
For decades, Tanzania’s economic story has largely been told through the growth of cities and major commercial centres. But the 2026/27 National Budget is
Tanzania Emerges As Investment Powerhouse
Tanzania is rapidly strengthening its position as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for investment, with the 2026/27 National Budget unveiling a series of
Digital Revolution Powers Tanzania’s Next Leap
For millions of Tanzanians searching for opportunity, the 2026/27 National Budget delivers a powerful message: job creation is no longer a by-product of economic
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Fresh gas leak reported at site of deadly Kenyan blast
Authorities in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have evacuated residents from the area where a gas blast killed six people and injured nearly 300 last week, after a suspected fresh gas leak was reported. Schools in the neighbourhood of Embakasi have also asked parents
Man sentenced to death over murder
The High Court Kigoma registry has on Thursday sentenced Kigoma Ujiji municipal resident Peter Mwandelema to be hanged to death after being found guilty of intentionally killing seven people of the same family in 2022. The 34-year-old man from Mlole village was
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