The government’s current proposal is to relocate the Maasai from Ngorongoro to Handeni in the Tanga region. However, the idea has been vehemently rebuked by domestic and international activists, citing violations of human rights despite the government’s emphasis that it has observed human rights on the whole process. The Jamhuri newspaper of March 15, 2022,...
Strict rules needed for the implementation of BRT inclusive infrastructure plan
The Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (Dart) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Edwin Mhede, said Dart is set to construct inclusive road infrastructures for cyclists and pedestrians in all its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes. He added that the project, which will be supported by other stakeholders, including the UN-Habitat, will help reduce the effects of...
UAE lifts travel restrictions on Tanzania
The United Arabs Emirates (UAE) has reopened its doors to Travellers from Tanzania starting tomorrow, January 29, 2022. Last December, UAE extended its ban imposed on flights from some African countries, including Tanzania, to end on Christmas eve indefinitely. The nation, on Wednesday, lifted the ban on 11 other countries; Kenya, Ethiopia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho,...
Things to do before buying a used car
Buying a second-hand car is a smart financial move but could be detrimental if you get too impulsive. There is a reason why one would want to sell their cars, and you need to have all the intel to pick one in mint condition. Do your research Find out the type of car you want,...
5 great cabins in Tanzania to spend your holiday in
It is that season again we are coming to the end of 2021, ready to refresh before the new year arrives with new plans and goals in people’s minds. Tanzania has a lot of tourist attractions and sites worth visiting for foreigners and locals. There are areas that if shown to a Tanzanian person they...
Serengeti: “Africa’s Leading National Park”
Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park has once again for the 3rd time in a row since 2019 won the ‘Leading National Park in Africa’ title in World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021. Serengeti is popularly known for the great migration, it is a home for millions of wildlife including the Big 5. In this year’s awards WTA...
Vacation to Paris from Tanzania made easy
In the process of expanding and strengthening its presence in East Africa, Air France has launched its twice a week route from Tanzania to France, Zanzibar – Paris – Zanzibar with 1-stop in Nairobi, Kenya. The airline that’s part of KLM group was welcomed at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA) on October 19th ready...
How powerful is the Tanzania Passport?
Tanzania’s passport has grown the number of countries it has visa-free access to for the past four years. This year’s report ranks Tanzania alongside Kenya at 77th position with access to 72 countries visa-free. The strength of a country’s passport is measured by the number of countries it has visa-free to. The trophy of the...