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Tanzania tables a roadmap to integrate nuclear energy into its power strategy
VIENNA: TANZANIA has told the globe that it has developed a national roadmap to integrate nuclear energy into its long-term electricity strategy. Addressing the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the 16th...
Tanzania, Japan team up on carbon markets
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania and Japan have officially launched a Joint Committee aimed at strengthening carbon trading and securing sustainable market opportunities. The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam, marking a new phase in...
Tanzania ropes in Austrian firm to advance digital education
VIENNA: THE eee Austria Company has pledged to collaborate with the Government of Tanzania in efforts to improve and advance digital education in the country. The pledge was made by Theresa Wutz, the Authorized Signatory and Chief Project Officer...
WFP warns of critical food ration cuts affecting refugees in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The World Food Program (WFP) on Tuesday raised concern over severe cuts in food rations for refugees in Tanzania, warning of severe impacts on the nutrition and well-being of vulnerable groups. According to the...

Urbanitree uses local materials and construction methods for African Flow School in Cameroon
Patterned walls of rammed-earth bricks and carpentry in local hardwoods celebrate "ancestral materials and methods" at the African Flow School, a kindergarten in Cameroon designed by Barcelona-based architecture studio Urbanitree. The...

Kenyan MPs block Tanzanian tycoon's Portland Cement stake purchase, recommend buyback
Holcim has been divesting from Kenya and it had a deal to sell its stake in East African Portland Cement (EAPC) Kenyan MPs raised concerns over the amount that Tanzanian tycoon Edhah Abdallah Munif's company was to purchase the EAPC stake Kajiado...

TVS Motor launches TVS King Deluxe Plus CNG 3-Wheeler in Tanzania
TVS Motor Company, a global leader in two- and three-wheeler manufacturing, has teamed up with its distributor Car & General to launch the TVS King Deluxe Plus CNG 3-Wheeler in Tanzania. The exciting launch event took place at the Dar Es Salaam...
Tanzania’s bold climate justice stand tall
DAR ES SALAAM: THE climate crisis has never been only about rising temperatures, it is equally about justice, responsibility and survival. This truth was powerfully underscored in Tanzania’s message at the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa,...
Tanzania gears up for satellite communications
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has made significant strides toward launching its first communications satellite, with the development of a comprehensive radio spectrum strategy and newly issued guidelines for satellite technology. As part of broader...
Moheli Island beckons tourism investors from Tanzania
MORONI: CHAMINA Ben Mohamed, the Governor of Moheli Island in Comoros, has called on investors in Tanzania’s tourism sector to visit the island to assess opportunities, including hotel construction and operation, as well as managing tour guiding...
Govt to develop 60 new industrial clusters by 2030
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost industrial capacity by establishing 60 new industrial clusters by 2030, aiming to accelerate economic diversification, enhance manufacturing capabilities and create employment...

Kenya’s growing role in global meth production
Kenya’s growing role in global meth production The entry of Mexican drug cartels points to East Africa’s rising capacity for the manufacture of synthetic drugs. In October 2024, following a tip-off from the public, Kenya’s Anti-Narcotics Unit...
World Ref Chief backs Tanzania’s Taekwondo future
COAST REGION: CHAIRMAN of the Referees Committee at the World Taekwondo Federation, Jun Cheol Yoon has expressed strong optimism about Tanzania’s potential to shine on the international stage if the country channels more energy into developing...
Embrace regular health checkups, Tanzanians told
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIANS have been urged to cultivate a culture of regular medical checkups as a proactive measure to prevent serious illnesses and reduce the long-term costs of treatment. The call was made on Monday by Kinondoni Municipality’s...

Africa's energy transition: A review and a preview
This article was produced with the support of Standard Bank Group Earlier this year, South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) was left with a $1bn funding gap after the US’s withdrawal from the partnership. However, instead of stalling the...

Role of industrial clusters in driving inclusive growth
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s infrastructure development drive, targeted cluster strategy, and commitment to reliable energy and efficient logistics are laying a solid foundation for industrial growth, opening up opportunities for both local and...

Onion prices surge as traders turn to Tanzania imports to address shortage
A trader at Marikiti market unpacks onions from a lorry /FILE Onions, a staple in Kenyan kitchens, are now costing consumers far more than usual. In recent weeks, the price at the farm gate and in markets has jumped sharply, leaving shoppers and...

Karan, Tauseef aim for redemption in Tanzania as 2025 ARC campaign heads for finish line
Tauseef Khan and Karan Patel with President William Ruto at the launch of the 2025 Safari Rally/ TEDDY MULEI Two-time African Rally Champion Karan Patel and co-driver Tauseef Khan are gearing up for one last push in the 2025 African Rally...
Tanzania insists on peaceful use of nuclear technology at IAEA Conference
VIENNA: IN a bold statement, Tanzania is ready to tell the world of its priorities on the peaceful use of nuclear technology, and its envoy, Professor Carolyne Nombo, is already about to disclose on the endeavour in Vienna. The Permanent Secretary...
Local car assembler expands pickup production
DAR ES SALAAM: SATURN Corporation Limited plans to start assembling pickup trucks in the country by mid to late next year, marking a major step in its operational growth and supporting the country’s push toward industrialisation. This strategic...