Dar es Salaam. Bus operators in Tanzania are preparing for a major shift in the country’s public transport sector, with plans to introduce electric buses as early as next year. The initiative marks a significant step towards greener and more efficient travel for thousands of commuters who depend on long-distance and intercity services. For Shabiby...
A study to establish a major gold mine in Manyara Region is expected to open up wide investment opportunities in the country. Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, said he has witnessed the beginning of major gold exploration work in Manyara Region, at Bassuto Village in Bassuto Ward, Hanang District, adding that the new exploration...
Tanzania may soon review its membership in the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). This follows renewed international pressure from groups such as the World Jurists Association and the Madrid Bar Association, who have urged the court in The Hague to investigate alleged killings, kidnappings, and attacks on opposition supporters...
Throughout the 20th century, two global institutions—the Catholic Church and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—found themselves operating on parallel missions: both aimed to combat communism, protect Western values, and influence hearts and minds across continents. While the Church’s tools were faith and morality, the CIA’s were intelligence and covert action. Their paths intersected frequently, and...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged that her government will begin working on long-awaited constitutional reforms within the first 100 days of the second term of the Sixth Phase Government. Speaking in Dodoma during the inauguration of the 13th Parliament, President Samia reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening Tanzania’s democracy through national dialogue, reconciliation, and consensus....
Tanzania is set to make history by hosting its first-ever International Medical Tourism Expo from March 26–28, 2026 in Dar es Salaam, an event poised to position the country as a leading medical hub in Africa. The three-day expo will be coordinated by the Tanlink Healthcare Foundation (THF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health,...
Tanzania has set a bold target to reduce cancer deaths by 30% by 2030, as the country grapples with rising cases of non-communicable diseases. Cervical cancer is the leading killer among women, while prostate and oesophageal cancers dominate among men. Health experts cite late diagnosis, limited specialists, and costly treatment as key challenges. But with...
Mombasa County has declared a Chikungunya outbreak after 25 of 45 samples tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus, with one case of Dengue Fever also confirmed. Chikungunya causes severe joint, muscle, and body pain, leaving patients debilitated. It’s spread by the female Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day and can pass the virus to...
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office. The cancer, which has spread to the bone, was detected following additional medical tests after doctors found a prostate nodule. Medical experts have assigned the cancer a Gleason score of 9, indicating a highly...
Tanzanian health expert Professor Mohamed Janabi has been elected as the new Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, emerging victorious over four other contenders for the prestigious post. He succeeds the late Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, also from Tanzania, who passed away in November 2024 while serving in the same role. During...