December 14, 2021
Tanzania: Tanzania Enters Into More Joint Ventures With Mining Firms
Government yesterday signed an agreement with four mining companies to form joint ventures (JV), a move which is meant to set the stage for Tanzanians to benefit from the country's… Read more »
December 13, 2021
East Africa: IGAD Suspends South Sudan Over Unpaid Dues
The East African economic bloc, Inter-governmental Authority on Development (Igad) on Friday suspended South Sudan over unpaid dues. Read more »
Tanzania: President Warns Against Entertaining Rogue Elements Within Police Force
President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday warned the Police Force over the misconduct of some of its members, saying it was eroding public confidence in law enforcement organ. Read more »
Tanzania: Diamond Platnumz, Nandy Win Awards At the Afrimma 2021
It was a big night for Tanzanian music as local stars Diamond Platnumz, Nandy and Director Kenny raised the national flag up high by winning four awards at the African Muzik… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Issues Advisory Over Ethiopia War
Kenya says it will restrict any movements of military or diplomatic redeployments through its territory in the wake of temporary relocation of foreign staff from Ethiopia over… Read more »
December 12, 2021
Tanzania: Experts Raise Alarm Over 'New' Banana Disease
Agricultural scientists have sent an alarm over a deadly banana disease recently detected in the country. Read more »
Tanzania: Smooth Transition of Power in Tanzania, Lesson for Other Countries
Political stakeholders said Tanzania has issued a strong lesson to African countries and the world community after making a smooth power transfer following the demise of former… Read more »
Tanzania: Mwinyi Not Losing Any Sleep Over Emerging Union Issues
The President of Zanzibar, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi yesterday said newly emerging union contentious issues will not be eliminated completely despite efforts made. Read more »
Tanzania: Majaliwa Reiterates Government Support for Private Sector
The government is ready to give a much-needed back up to members of the private sector, but a challenge with them is that they lacked commitment and trust, it was said yesterday. Read more »
Tanzania: Challenges Facing Spices Value Chain Unveiled
Despite a huge potential in the spices business worldwide, the crop's value chain faces numerous challenges ranging from farmers, processors and transporters. Read more »
December 11, 2021
Tanzania: Tanzania Eyes Edible Oils Market
Tanzania is now working closely with Uganda to study best practices that will help boost production of edible oil seeds going by Kampala's success in producing palm oil. Read more »
Tanzania: The 7 Treaties That Samia Suluhu Hassan and Uhuru Kenyatta Signed in Dar
Tanzania and Kenya on Friday reached another milestone in the journey of strengthening relations between the two countries. This was manifested in the signing of seven Memorandums… Read more »
Tanzania: Simba , Yanga Share Spoils of Kariakoo Derby
It was never going to be a league decider and after the 90 minutes were played out none of the Kariakoo giants walked away with bragging rights at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium after… Read more »
December 09, 2021
Tanzania: Rights Defenders Hope for a New Dawn
Human rights defenders yesterday discussed the situation of human rights 60 years after independence, saying that the situation is still not good enough. Read more »
Tanzania: Dr Asha Rose Migiro Leads Uhuru Celebrations in UK
Towards the peak of the celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of Political Independence for Mainland Tanzania on December 9, 2021, the High Commission of the United Republic of… Read more »
Tanzania: Celebrating 60 Years of Growth and Prosperity
On December 9, 1961, a nation was born. Tanzania was officially declared an independent country 60 years ago, its people filled with hope for a new beginning and dreams of… Read more »
Tanzania: CCM Defends Six Decades of 'Level Political Playing Field'
The ruling CCM yesterday reiterated that Tanzania had a level political playing field as he addressed the media ahead of the country's 60 years of independence, which is being… Read more »
Tanzania: Search for Approach to Make Tanzania Economic Growth Inclusive
Despite Tanzania having entered the lower-middle income economy earlier than expected, stakeholders - including researchers - are proposing a different approach to make the… Read more »
East Africa: Traffic East Africa to Launch Trans-Border Awareness
Traffic East Africa is next year expected to start a Trans -border awareness project, to train government officials on identification of wildlife species and trade to avoid illegal… Read more »
December 08, 2021
Tanzania: Uhuru Kenyatta to Grace Tanzania's 60th Independence Celebrations
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected in the country on Thursday December 9, on a two-day official visit where he is also expected to grace the 60th anniversary of… Read more »
Tanzania: Mwinyi - What We Are Doing to Attract More Investment
Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi yesterday revealed measures his government is taking to attract investment to the Indian Ocean archipelago, which endeavours to reap big from… Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia's Address to the Nation On Independence Eve
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday December 8, addressed the nation on the eve of Tanganyika's (Tanzania) 60th Independence anniversary. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania to Field 4 Swimmers in Fina World Championships
Four swimmers have been selected to represent Tanzania in the 15th edition of the Fina World Swimming Championships scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates from… Read more »
December 07, 2021
Uganda: Uganda Detects First Covid-19 Omicron Variant Cases
Uganda has detected at least seven cases of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant amongst travellers who entered the country late November. Read more »
Tanzania: President Suluhu Hassan On Forbes Most Powerful Women 2021 List
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been named on Forbes' list of world's most powerful women in 2021. Read more »