Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s growing shift towards natural gas is being credited as a key driver behind the sharp rise in earnings from the Songosongo and Mnazi Bay fields, according to the Tanzania Abstract 2024 report. The nation’s increasing reliance on cleaner and more cost-effective energy sources has underpinned this growth. Data from the National Bureau...
The United Kingdom has issued a revised travel advisory warning its citizens of heightened security risks in parts of Kenya, citing persistent terrorism threats and instability near the border with Somalia. The alert, released Tuesday by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), places several counties under strict travel restrictions and urges British nationals already...
A new nickel and copper processing plant under construction in Bahi District, Dodoma, has reached 85% completion and is on track to begin operations in February 2026. The TZS 37 billion facility will process 300 tonnes of ore per day, providing a reliable market for small-scale miners and advancing Tanzania’s strategy to add value to...
Brussels Airlines has announced plans to launch two weekly flights between Brussels and Kilimanjaro starting June 2026, further expanding its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa to 18 destinations. The new service will operate every Wednesday and Saturday using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Kilimanjaro International Airport serves as the primary gateway for travelers visiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti...
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has issued a profit warning for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, projecting a steep decline in earnings despite a global rebound in air travel. In a statement to shareholders, the airline cautioned that its full-year profits are expected to fall by at least 25 percent compared to...
Kenya will appeal against a regional court ruling that halted a trade deal with the European Union, Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui said on Wednesday, adding the ruling imperils $1.56 billion worth of annual exports to the EU. The Tanzania-based East Africa Court of Justice suspended the implementation of the deal on Monday, Kinyanjui said, pending...
Taarifa mpya zimeibua mjadala mzito baada ya kubainika kuwa asasi za kiraia 25 nchini Tanzania zimepokea jumla ya zaidi ya shilingi bilioni 21.9 kutoka Ford Foundation ya Marekani, zikidaiwa kutumika katika kufadhili machafuko yaliyotokea October 29, 2025 kwa kivuli cha kupigania demokrasia. Kwa mujibu wa nyaraka zilizowekwa wazi, fedha hizo zimekuwa zikipokelewa kati ya mwaka...
In recent years, a new pattern has emerged across Africa — the convergence of foreign-funded NGOs and social-media influencers in shaping public narratives, civic movements, and political debates. A post by a Tanzanian influencer this week drew attention to the issue after he claimed his network had received more than two million US dollars from...