A solar power project under construction in Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, has reached 63% completion and is expected to be finished by the end of October this year. The update was shared by TANESCO Director, Lazaro Twange, during an inspection tour of the site. Once complete, the project is expected to add 50 megawatts...
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...
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 60% completion, marking a significant milestone for the ambitious project set to become the world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline. Stretching 1,443 kilometres from Hoima in Uganda to the port of Chongoleani in Tanga, Tanzania, the pipeline is a flagship infrastructure development for both countries. The...
The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) has recorded a historic milestone in 2024, registering 901 investment projects—the highest number since the centre’s establishment in 1997. This marks a 71% increase compared to the 526 projects recorded in 2023. The surge in investment activity is attributed to key reforms, including amendments to the Investment Act No. 10...
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded a special honour by the national Parliament in recognition of her leadership and contribution to the country’s development. The award was presented by Speaker of Parliament and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President, Dr Tulia Ackson, during a ceremony held at the Parliament grounds in Dodoma. Dr Ackson praised...
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Wednesday issued a public apology to Tanzania during Kenya’s Annual National Prayer Breakfast, aiming to ease diplomatic tensions following the detention of Kenyan activists in the neighboring country. Speaking at the event held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, President Ruto extended a conciliatory message to Tanzanian leaders...
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Juja MP George Koimburi has been found alive after reportedly being abducted on Sunday outside a church in Mugutha, Kiambu County. He was discovered in a coffee plantation in Kiambu and is currently receiving treatment at Plainsview Hospital near Ruiru town. His wife, Ann Koimburi, sustained injuries during the abduction, which was captured on video...
Namibia’s President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for balanced efforts in empowering both boys and girls, emphasizing that national development depends on the progress of all citizens. Speaking during a public lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam titled “Inspiring Women to Break Barriers in Leadership Positions: A Personal Experience,” President Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on...
Cashew production in Tanzania has surged by 150.61%, from 210,786 tons in the 2020/2021 season to 528,263.82 tons in the 2024/2025 season. This update was shared by Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe during his presentation of the Ministry’s 2025/2026 budget estimates in Parliament, Dodoma. The increase follows major reforms initiated by President Samia Suluhu after taking...