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Tanzania’s First SGR Derailment Sparks Safety Review

 Tanzania’s new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has recorded its first derailment since electric train services began, following the mishap of an electric multiple-unit (EMU) train near Ruvu in the Coast Region on Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. when
October 24, 2025

Cargo Plane Crashes Into Sea Near Hong Kong Airport

A cargo aircraft tragically crashed into the sea near Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two ground staff while all four crew members onboard survived. The Boeing 747-400F cargo plane, operating as Emirates SkyCargo Flight EK9788, veered
October 20, 2025

Tanzania Deports Foreign Nationals for Visa Violations

Tanzania’s Immigration Department has deported two foreign nationals after they were found to have violated the terms of their visas. The individuals, Dr. Brinkel Stefanie from Germany and Ms. Catherine Janel Almquist Kinokfu from the United States, were expelled from the country
October 14, 2025

Tanzania Enters U.S. Visa Bond Program

Tanzania will soon join a select group of countries whose citizens are required to post a visa bond when applying to enter the United States. Beginning October 23, 2025, Tanzanian nationals seeking B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visas will need to provide
October 10, 2025

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

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

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
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