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Trailblazer Edith Kisamo Empowers Tanzania’s Aviation Future

The first female B1-licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania, Edith Kisamo is spearheading a transformation in aviation training and certification across East Africa. As CEO Aerolink Solutions Tanzania Limited and Accountable Manager of a leading aviation training firm, Kisamo is encouraging more

October 8, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Dar Es Salaam’s Transit System Faces Growing Strain

For many residents of Dar es Salaam, the daily struggle to find reliable public transport has become an unavoidable part of life. What was once celebrated as a breakthrough project to ease congestion now stands as a symbol of frustration and broken

October 4, 2025

Politics·World

Stones Hurled at Rapid Transit Buses in Dar

Tension erupted on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025, after groups of people hurled stones at rapid transit buses in the Magomeni Usalama area, leaving several vehicles damaged and commuters shaken. Video clips that quickly spread across social media show buses with smashed

October 2, 2025

Travel·World

U.S. Envoy Warns Tanzanians Against Visa Overstays

The United States’ acting envoy to Tanzania has issued a firm reminder to Tanzanians traveling to the United States: respect the terms of your visa and depart on time. Andrew Lentz, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam,

September 15, 2025

Politics·Travel·World

Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers

Burkina Faso has announced that citizens from every African country will no longer be required to pay visa fees when visiting the West African nation. The decision, revealed after a government cabinet meeting in Ouagadougou, is designed to encourage greater unity, cultural

September 13, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Mbeya Bodaboda Riders Demand Fair Loan Contracts

In Mbeya, Tanzania, motorcycle taxi operators—commonly known as Bodaboda riders—are calling for fairer loan agreements and formal contracts, saying such measures could help reduce the number of accidents that continue to plague the sector. The riders argue that the pressure to make

September 1, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Dar es Salaam Expands BRT Routes to Morocco

Dar es Salaam’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is set to extend its services, now connecting Mbagala to Morocco in Kinondoni District, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing Phase Two expansion. The announcement was made on August 29, 2025, by

August 30, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Tanzania Airports Rise Among Africa’s Busiest Hubs

Tanzania’s aviation industry is soaring to new heights as two of its key airports have been ranked among the top 10 busiest in Africa, reflecting the country’s growing importance in regional travel, business, and tourism. Recent aviation data shows that Zanzibar’s Abeid

August 29, 2025

Travel·World

Flight Attendants’ Strike Disrupts Travel as Talks Resume

Negotiations resumed in Toronto late Monday night between airline executives and the union representing nearly 10,000 striking flight attendants, as the labor dispute entered its fourth day. The strike has already disrupted peak summer travel, grounding hundreds of flights and stranding passengers

August 19, 2025

Travel·World

Tanzania and Burundi Break Ground on Historic Railway

Tanzania and Burundi have officially launched construction of a cross-border Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a project expected to transform trade, reduce transport costs, and deepen economic integration across East Africa. The new 300-kilometre electric railway will run from Uvinza in Tanzania’s Kigoma

August 18, 2025

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