Tanzania: Landslide death toll rises to 76

At least 76 people were killed in landslides caused by heavy rains in northern Tanzania last week, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who visited the scene, said on Thursday. “This disaster cost the lives of 76 people in the Katesh region,” about 300 km north …

Tanzania: Heavy Rains and Flooding Flash Update No. 1, 8 December 2023

Attachments HIGHLIGHTS Heavy rainfall in Hanang District, on 3 December, brought devastating floods and mudslides to northern Tanzania, killing at least 72 people, and affected about 5,600 people. Search and rescue operations continue to be a priority. …

Tanzania Vice President Philip Mpango missing

Some Tanzanians have expressed concern over the whereabouts of Vice-President Philip Mpango, who has not been seen in public for over a month. He was due at a science conference on Wednesday in Arusha but was instead represented by a cabinet minister. His …

Venturing Tanzania's land of brave, home of the Maji Maji war

Namanga border point.  [Peterson Githaiga, Standard] The first thing that grabs your attention at the Songea airport, southwest of Tanzania, are the rolling hills that ring the space, like lazing lions. There is no immediate menace, though, besides the …

WHO, Ireland partner to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the government of Ireland on Thursday signed an agreement to pilot a new project that will improve ongoing efforts to strengthen health system resilience to effectively respond to …

World Health Organization (WHO) and Government of Ireland collaborate to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

Maurel to sell Tanzania stake in Mnazi Bay to close slow-moving deal

Maurel et Prom has agreed to sell a 20% stake in its Mnazi Bay asset to state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. (TPDC). Maurel agreed to buy Wentworth, and its 31.94% stake in Mnazi Bay, in December 2022. At the time, Wentworth said it expected …

AKF Tanzania embarks on a project to promote innovation

  Speaking at a recent innovation exhibition showcasing event, AKF's national coordinator for the “School 2030” project, Shaibu Mandova, highlighted the project's impact, reaching over 160 primary and secondary schools in Dar es Salaam, Lindi, and …

Former MP challenge the Tanzania gender network programme (TGNP)

Prof Tibaijuka was addressing participants at the commemoration of 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence 2023 in Dar es Salaam yesterday where she underscored the need for some law reforms. The celebrations, organised by TGNP were themed: ‘ …

Mirae Green Chemical, boosts Tanzania’s cashew industry with US$5M processing facility

TANZANIA – In a bid to advance Tanzania’s cashew industry, Mirae Green Chemical Co. Ltd., a South Korean company, has completed the construction of a state-of-the-art cashew nut processing and cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) factory in the Mkuranga District …