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Tanzania Secures Approval for Direct Nigeria Flights

Tanzania has taken a major step toward launching direct passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos after receiving formal clearance from Nigeria’s aviation authorities. The milestone comes with the issuance of a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP), officially presented in Abuja

August 14, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Majaliwa Pushes for Swift BRT Phase Two Completion

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed operators of the second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dar es Salaam to work around the clock to ensure all remaining infrastructure is completed without delay, paving the way for immediate service

August 14, 2025

Travel·World

Tyre Fire Forces Emergency Jet Evacuation on Denver Runway

A routine flight from Denver International Airport turned into a frightening ordeal on Saturday afternoon when a tyre fire forced the emergency evacuation of a packed passenger jet moments before takeoff. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was bound for Miami,

July 28, 2025

Politics·Tanzania·Travel

Chalamila Criticizes Aged BRT Buses in Kimara Visit

The Regional Commissioner of Dar es Salaam, Albert Chalamila, has strongly criticized the deteriorating state of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services during an unannounced visit to the Mwendokasi terminal at Kimara, one of the busiest entry points into the city. The

July 25, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Dar es Salaam Prepares for New Phase of Bus Rapid Transit

Dar es Salaam is gearing up to launch the second phase of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, scheduled to begin full operations on September 1, 2025. The Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agency (DART) has already received 99 new buses from

July 19, 2025

Travel·World

Fuel Switch Error Blamed in Fatal Crash

A preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India (AAIB) has revealed that the fuel control switches of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner were shifted from “run” to “cutoff” just moments after takeoff, causing a catastrophic loss of engine thrust. The

July 14, 2025

Politics·World

US Slashes Nigerian Visa Validity to 3 Months

The United States has cut the validity of nearly all newly issued non-immigrant visas for Nigerians to just three months—and limited them to single entry. The new rule, which took effect from July 8, 2025, means that once a Nigerian traveler enters

July 10, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Tanzania Launches Rescue Boat on Lake Victoria

President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday reaffirmed the Tanzanian government’s commitment to strengthening emergency response and rescue infrastructure across the country’s inland waterways. Her remarks came as the government launched a newly built search-and-rescue boat on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in

July 8, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Tazara Moves to Digital Ticketing Era with E-Government Link

The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a historic symbol of pan-African connectivity, is set to embrace a modern future by adopting a centralized e-ticketing system connected to the Tanzania e-Government platform. The announcement was made during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade

July 8, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Zanzibar Cargo Delays Persist Amid Congestion

Cargo deliveries destined for Zanzibar have been significantly delayed due to ongoing congestion at Malindi Port, disrupting shipping schedules and affecting supply chains, according to a recent advisory from a major international shipping company. Vessels awaiting berthing at Zanzibar’s main port are

July 7, 2025

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