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Mining consultant disputes Sammy Gyamfi's denial of GoldBod buying galamsey gold
Mining consultant Wisdom Edem Gomashie has taken issue with Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), over his claim that the state agency purchases gold exclusively from licensed small-scale miners. In a Facebook post on October 11,...
EU invests 6.5bn/- to support Tanzania’s energy efficiency
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s energy sector is set to record a major milestone since the launch of the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and the National Energy Efficiency Testing Laboratories at the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS). The...
Puma Energy affirms support for clean energy campaign
DAR ES SALAAM: Puma Energy Tanzania has affirmed its support for the country’s clean energy by opening more fuel stations across Tanzania. Speaking during the launch of the new fuel station in Mbezi Beach in Dar es Salaam, today, October 17, 2025,...
Experts see electricity powering Tanzania’s industrial rise
Dar es Salaam. Experts have said Tanzania is on the cusp of becoming East Africa’s industrial leader, with reliable energy supply emerging as its greatest advantage. Backed by surplus power generation, vast natural gas reserves, and bold policy...
Tanroads completes construction of an 8.7bn/- Dodoma-Iringa road
Home/Tanzania/Tanroads completes construction of an 8.7bn/- Dodoma-Iringa road DODOMA: The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), has completed the construction of the Dodoma–Iringa road section at Fufu, worth 8.7bn/-, and officially opened...
Megha Engineering to develop $225.5 mn gas-sweetening plant in Kuwait
New Delhi: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd has secured a $225.5 million project from Kuwait Oil Company to develop a gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility in the West Kuwait's oilfields. The project involves the design,...
Dodoma farmers see fortune in the technological use of underground water
DODOMA: FLOWERING, with green leaves, a huge mango tree stood tall among thickets of dried thorny bushes along Dar es Salaam- Dodoma SGR tracks in a hot and humid September this year. The situation baffled travelers who boarded the SGR Train from...
Mining consultant disputes GoldBod CEO’s denial of buying illegal gold
Mining consultant Wisdom Edem Gomashie has taken issue with Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), over his claim that the state agency purchases gold exclusively from licensed small-scale miners. In a Facebook post on October 11,...
NSSF boosts welfare with energy initiative
MBEYA: THE National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has strengthened its commitment to improving the welfare of Tanzanians by distributing gas stoves to selected food vendors, voluntary scheme members and retirees in Mbeya Region. The initiative is...
Tanzania beckons Spanish firms to invest in agriculture, mining, energy, and ICT
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi, has revealed that many Spanish companies have expressed interest in investing in Tanzania, citing that is an indication of the growing strength of...
EU, UNCDF power Tanzania’s clean cooking revolution
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S quest to achieve clean cooking for all has received a major boost after the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), through its European Union (EU)-funded CookFund Programme, handed over emission analyzer to the...
The Urban Blue: Pathways for Port-Led Inclusive Growth in India
Introduction Port cities have long served as engines of trade, cultural exchange, and urban transformation.[1] Strategically positioned at the intersections of land and sea trade, they drive national and regional growth through logistics,...
ICPHC 2025: eHealth Africa Calls for Sustainability of Emergency Operation Centers, Renewable Energy Integration
*** And Digital Innovation in Primary Health Care ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia – eHealth Africa (eHA) joined global health leaders, policymakers, and partners at the International Conference on Primary Health Care (ICPHC 2025) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,...
Tanzania’s avocado exports are booming but much of the fruit goes to waste
Avocados have been grown in Tanzania since the early 1890s. The global appetite for the creamy fruit, also known as green gold, is booming. The industry’s market value was over US$6.5 billion in 2020, reached US$16.24 billion in 2024 and is...
Born from Gen Z: TZEE redefines Tanzanian beverage innovation
In this era of creativity and national identity, Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has unveiled a new beverage called TZEE, launched under the slogan “TZEE NI SISI, SISI NI TZEE”. This new drink is not just for refreshment; it is a symbol of a new...
MEIL Secures $225.5 Million Project From The Kuwait Oil Company, Enhancing Sustainable Energy Goals
Hyderabad: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) has secured a USD 225.5 million (KWD 69.23 million) project from the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) involving design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a New Gas Sweetening and...
Tanzania banks on vocational training to develop a modern, competitive workforce
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the Tanzanian government will continue to develop a modern and competitive workforce capable of thriving in both regional and international labor markets. He said the goal is to ensure that this...
Tanzania sees oil potential at Eyasi Wembere basin project
ARUSHA: A research under the strategic Eyasi Wembere project, aimed at exploring oil and gas in the East African Rift Valley, has revealed promising potential for oil discoveries in the area. Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy,...
Siringit Collection Expands Footprint in Tanzania with New Camp Opening in 2026
Siringit Collection, the Tanzania-based boutique luxury hospitality brand, announces new exciting developments across its portfolio, including property enhancements, a newly launched Siringit Safaris, and plans for a new innovative camp opening in...
Robotics and Innovative Educational Technologies Days to Take Place in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM: From November 11 to 14, 2025, Dar es Salaam will host a dynamic series of educational events focused on robotics, VR/AR technologies, and IT-based creativity. These events offer a rich and engaging program that blends theory with...