Tanzania has opened a new entrance gate at Tarangire National Park as part of efforts to improve access and strengthen tourism-driven growth in the country. The Mamire Gate, completed in April 2026 at a cost of more than Sh3.9 billion, is designed to ease entry for visitors, particularly those travelling from Dodoma via the...
A growing debate over the direction of Tanzania’s opposition has placed Chadema, the country’s largest opposition party, at the centre of an increasingly fragmented political landscape. In recent months, political stakeholders have raised concerns that opposition parties appear more focused on contesting each other than challenging the ruling establishment. At the heart of the debate...
Tanzania’s lion population has risen to around 17,000, making it the largest concentration of lions globally, according to government officials. The figure was announced by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Hassan Abbasi, during discussions with a visiting delegation from Uganda focused on wildlife conservation and tourism cooperation. Officials...
Tanzania says it has connected more than 60% of its rural hamlets to electricity, as part of an ambitious plan to achieve universal access by 2030. According to the Rural Energy Agency (REA), around 40,000 hamlets have already been electrified, while efforts are now focused on reaching the remaining 14,000 communities. Officials say...
Tanzania has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading destinations for mining investment, according to the latest global survey released by the Fraser Institute. The Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025 ranks Tanzania as the fourth most attractive mining jurisdiction in Africa, reflecting the country’s strong mineral potential and growing interest from international exploration...
A dramatic confrontation between the United States government and its own technology sector is raising a profound global question: Is America — long seen as the guardian of democracy — quietly transforming into a system where state power overrides freedom? The controversy follows a decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to designate American artificial intelligence...
By: Kit Klarenberg, December 10, 2025 The US government’s National Endowment for Democracy (NED) spent hundreds of thousands of dollars tutoring dozens of Nepalese youth on “strategies and skills in organizing protests and demonstrations” prior to a violent coup which overthrew the government of Nepal in September 2025, leaked documents show. The documents reveal a clandestine campaign...
Ripoti ya Glass House Brand Trust 2025, imeonyesha kuwa Tanzania imezishinda nchi zote za Afrika Mashariki na kuwa chaguo kuu kwa Wakenya wanaotaka kuhamia nchi jirani. Utafiti huo, uliotathmini kiwango cha imani kati ya watumiaji Wakenya na taasisi mbalimbali, umeonyesha kuwa asilimia 35.25% ya waliichagua Tanzania kuliko mataifa mengine ya Afrika Mashariki, wakitaja utulivu, gharama...
According to the latest findings from the Glass House Brand Trust Report 2025, Tanzania has surpassed all its East African counterparts to become the most preferred destination for Kenyans looking to relocate. The survey, which explored the trust dynamics between Kenyan consumers and organizations, revealed that 35.25% of respondents chose Tanzania over other East African...
Dar es Salaam. Commercial banks in Tanzania have ramped up lending to record levels this year, with total domestic credit reaching Sh49.01 trillion in the quarter ending September 2025 — a sign of strong credit appetite and a banking sector operating near its liquidity frontier. The recent statistical bulletin from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) shows...