Blow to Northern Corridor as Tanzania signs deal to link SGR to Burundi, DRC
Tanzania has signed an agreement to link its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a deal that gives...
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Tanzania: All eyes on ex-PM Sumaye after ditching Chadema
All options are now open for Frederick Sumaye, 69, Tanzania’s former prime minister-turned opposition politician after ditching the main opposition Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo...
Forecaster says heavy rains to hit 16 Tanzanian regions
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) said on Thursday destructive heavy rains are expected to hit 16 regions from Thursday to Friday. The rains, coupled with...
Tanzanian journalist Kabendera seeks response on plea bargain
Detained freelance journalist Erick Kabendera’s defence counsel has appealed to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to respond to his request to enter into a...
Kenya woos oil importers in bid to reclaim business lost to Tanzania
Kenya hopes to regain its petroleum export market after cutting pipeline tariffs by 50 per cent, a development that sets up stiff competition with Tanzania....
Lissu now ready to take on Magufuli
Tanzanian opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has declared that he is ready to contest for the presidency in 2020 if his Chadema party gives him the...
Tanzanian reporters warned about quoting foreigners
Tanzania’s government spokesman has issued a warning to local journalists about quoting foreign organisations and representatives in their reporting. The warning comes a few hours...
US and UK protest after Tanzania ruling party’s 99.9pc win
US and UK diplomats in Tanzania say they are deeply concerned about the handling of the local elections in the country. Sunday’s polls were boycotted...
Tanzanian gov’t orders officials to repay $54m misused fund
Tanzanian authorities on Tuesday ordered officials with cooperative unions to repay Tsh124.05 billion (about $54 million) that were released for buying crops from farmers but...
EAC projects, unity rattled yet again as Summit is called off
The six East African Community heads of state are set to miss the trading bloc’s 20th anniversary celebrations this coming Saturday, putting into question the...
