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...
Arusha city’s atmosphere shifted dramatically as heavy rains set in just before the commencement of a historic gala. Over 100 tour and travel agents from the United States touched down in the renowned Northern Circuit, the heart of Tanzania’s tourism. Welcoming the distinguished guests were Mr. John Mongera, Arusha Regional Commissioner, and key figures like...
The government has unveiled plans to construct a fishing port in the Bagamoyo district as part of its strategy to bolster the blue economy. The President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan made this announcement on September 19, 2023, as she laid the foundation stone for the fishing port project, which is estimated to cost TZS 266...
The Regional Commissioner of Lindi, Zainab Terack, made these remarks on September 18, 2023, while delivering a regional report in the presence of President Samia Suluhu Hassan during a public gathering, coinciding with the laying of the foundation stone for the road connecting Nanganga District in Mtwara to Ruangwa in Lindi. She explained that in...
The 13th Africa Food Systems Forum is currently underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from September 5, 2023, to September 8, 2023. This forum has brought together a diverse array of participants from the private sector and various governments worldwide. President Samia Suluhu began her speech by acknowledging the significance of the youth demographic in...
In a bold statement made during a press conference to announce the resolutions of the Tanzania Centre for Democracy regarding the upcoming 2024 local government elections, Professor Ibrahim Lipumba, the current chairman of the organization, emphatically declared that Tanzanians no longer require a three-year education process for the drafting of a new constitution. This announcement...
I have thoroughly examined the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) statement, which is a collective stance of Catholic bishops in Tanzania. In essence, these bishops oppose the investment in the Tanzanian port, asserting that the IGA contract lacks support from the majority of Tanzanians. By exercising their right to freedom of expression, TEC has effectively used...
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has announced its intention to increase its fleet to 17 aircraft early next year, aiming to enhance both domestic and international travel options. The current state-owned airline boasts a fleet of 13 aircraft, including one Dash 8-Q300, five Dash 8-Q400s, four Airbus A220-300s, two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, and one Boeing...
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...
East Africa will register the highest regional economic performance on the continent in 2023 and 2024, with growth figures at over 5 per cent, according to the newly published African Development Bank 2023 East Africa Economic Outlook. The report, launched on Thursday, 27 July, projects mid-term economic growth in the region to accelerate to 5.1%...