In a sweeping triumph, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park has clinched the prestigious title of the Best African Safari Park and Destination for the fourth consecutive year, according to a comprehensive analysis by SafariBookings. The accolade was awarded after evaluating 2,494 park reviews from both safari enthusiasts worldwide and an international team of safari experts. The...
The Muhimbili National Hospital has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by performing its first-ever thoracic surgery to remove a lung tumor using a single small incision, a procedure led by world-renowned Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas from Spain. This remarkable medical feat signifies a significant advancement in the field of thoracic surgery, and it...
In a recent announcement, the Tanzanian Ports Authority (TPA) has opened bidding for the construction of two key ports – Mgao Island in the Mtwara region and Mbegani in the Bagamoyo district, as well as the Tanga port. These bids come at a time when debates and discussions continue regarding the handover of all Tanzanian...
Renowned Tanzanian billionaire, Mohammed Dewji, has recently expressed a keen interest in channeling investments into Rwanda through his corporate conglomerate, MeTL Group. With a significant presence in over ten African nations, MeTL Group is poised to extend its economic reach. On the 6th of September, this Dar es Salaam-based tycoon, boasting a staggering net worth...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that the government has empowered its seed production centers to ensure that by 2025, three-quarters of the seeds used in the country are locally produced. She made this statement while responding to a question from a young attendee at the 2023 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) held at the...
Tourism in Tanzania experienced a significant boost in the first quarter of this year, marked by a substantial 49.8 per cent surge in the number of visitors to the country’s national parks, reaching a total of 477,501. This surge can be attributed to many countries’ relaxation of travel restrictions and intensified efforts to promote tourism,...
Niger is a major supplier of uranium for French nuclear power plants, making General Abdourahamane Tchiani’s coup d’état more than a military matter for the European nation. On Niger’s Independence Day, 3 August, demonstrators are again out on Niamey streets waving anti-French slogans. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not tolerate any attack...
Tanzania’s private sector has experienced robust growth in credit extension, driven by improved business conditions and supportive fiscal and monetary policies, as the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) reported in its Monthly Economic Review for June 2023. In May 2023, private sector credit exhibited a significant year-on-year growth of 22.5%, compared to 15% in the same...
China’s CNOOC Ltd is planning offshore oil and gas exploration with state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation as the East African nation seeks to boost the development of its natural resources. The joint will be conducted in the deep-sea blocks 4/1B and 4/1C held by TPDC, according to Tanzania Energy Minister January Makamba. The acreage is...
In a significant diplomatic move, the Minister of Energy in Tanzania, the Honourable January Makamba, embarked on an official visit to China in response to an invitation from China’s Minister of Energy, Dr Jianhua Zhang of the National Energy Administration. The visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, witnessed fruitful discussions between Minister Makamba and his...