Mvutano unaoendelea kati ya Iran na Israel unaonekana kwa macho ya kawaida unaweza kudhani ni tatizo la mashariki ya kati pekee, lakini kwa Tanzania, linaweza kuwa na athari kubwa kiuchumi, hasa kupitia bei ya mafuta duniani. Baada ya Taifa la Marekani kushambulia vinu vya nyuklia vya Taifa la Iran usiku wa kuamkia leo, Bunge la...
President Donald Trump described US military strikes on three nuclear sites as a “spectacular military success” and added that the facilities were “completely and totally obliterated” in an address from the White House on Saturday evening. Trump warned Iran that the US could go after additional targets if Iran does not make peace. Now the...
The Tanzanian government has confirmed that all its citizens living in either Iran or Israel are safe, with no reported deaths or injuries amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, made the announcement on Thursday, assuring the public that the government is actively monitoring...
Tanzanian businessman Mohammed “Mo” Dewji has been named East Africa’s wealthiest individual, with his net worth rising to $2.2 billion (£1.7 billion), according to Forbes’ 2025 list of Africa’s billionaires. The 49-year-old is the only person from the region to feature among the continent’s top 15 richest individuals and ranks 12th overall. Dewji also retains...
Tanzania witnessed a significant surge in investment during the third quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, with registered projects totaling $2.16 billion between January and March 2025. This marks a 46.72% increase compared to the $1.47 billion recorded during the same period the previous fiscal year. The sharp rise was largely fueled by a boost...
Mombasa County has declared a Chikungunya outbreak after 25 of 45 samples tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus, with one case of Dengue Fever also confirmed. Chikungunya causes severe joint, muscle, and body pain, leaving patients debilitated. It’s spread by the female Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day and can pass the virus to...
A fiery clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has put $22 billion in SpaceX government contracts—and key U.S. space missions—in jeopardy. The conflict erupted after Musk criticized Trump’s tax and spending policies. Trump hit back with threats to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies. Musk responded by saying he would decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft,...
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured both local and international investors that Tanzania is now a more attractive destination for investment, following government reforms aimed at resolving challenges that investors previously faced. Speaking in Parliament today, Majaliwa made the statement while responding to a question from Ushetu MP Emmanuel Cherehani, who asked about the government’s...
The Tanzanian government has signed agreements with multiple countries to simplify visa procedures, allowing citizens from approximately 71 nations to enter the country without a visa. This announcement was made on Wednesday by Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dustan Kitandula, during a Parliamentary session in Dodoma. He stated that, moving forward, most international...
Kenya is playing a central role in the smuggling and resale of gold originating from conflict-affected regions in East and Central Africa, a new report by SwissAid claims. The report, released in late May, alleges that gold from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Sudan is routinely trafficked through Kenya, with much...