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Tanzania: 22 Missing, 3 Rescued in Gold Mine Collapse in NW Tanzania

Business · Tanzania

Tanzania: 22 Missing, 3 Rescued in Gold Mine Collapse in NW Tanzania

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

Three mining technicians have been rescued while 22 remain missing following the collapse of a gold mine in Tanzania's northwestern Shinyanga region, local authorities said Tuesday, August 12.See the Story

Ancient Predators and Giant Amphibians Found in African Fossil Treasure Trove

Science · Tanzania

Ancient Predators and Giant Amphibians Found in African Fossil Treasure Trove

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Over 15 years of fossil excavations in Tanzania and Zambia have revealed a vivid portrait of life before Earth s most devastating mass extinction 252 million years ago. Led by the University of Washington and the Field Museum, scientists uncovered saber-toothed predators, burrowing herbivores, and giant amphibians, offering rare insight into southern Pangea s ecosystems just before the Great Dying.See the Story

Shock as Man Discovers He's Been Living with Knife in Chest for 8 YEARS - The Mirror

International · Tanzania

Shock as Man Discovers He's Been Living with Knife in Chest for 8 YEARS - The Mirror

Coverage: 2 sources

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: A 44-year-old man was treated at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania where a large knife was removed from his chest, which he had been living with for eight years See the Story

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Tanzania’s independence leader Julius Nyerere built a new army fit for African liberation: how he did it

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Tanzania has long enjoyed a reputation as a peaceful country. In contrast to most of its neighbours, this east African nation of 67 million people has largely avoided large-scale violence within its borders. That didn’t seem likely in the early years after independence from Britain in December 1961. A little over two years into independence – in January 1964 – the founding president, Julius Nyerere, faced two political crises. The first started …Africa · Tanzania See the Story

Tanesco Champions Clean Cooking with Subsidised Electric Stoves

The strategy, launched in May 2024 by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, seeks to “lift the firewood burden from women” by encouraging the use of reliable, safe, and efficient energy sources such as...Cooking · Tanzania See the Story

Billionaire Ghalib Said Mohamed donates $4.1 million to CCM

A fundraising gala for Tanzania’s ruling party pulled in more than 86 billion shillings (about $35 million) on Tuesday night, with businessman Ghalib Said Mohamed making the single largest individual donation.The event, hosted by Chama Cha Mapinduzi at Mlimani City Hall in Dar es Salaam, drew cabinet ministers, business leaders, party loyalists and other prominent figures. Organizers said 56 billion shillings ($22.7 million) came in cash, while …Dar Es Salaam · Dar Es Salaam Read Article

Tanzania’s Young Africans Defeat Rayon Sports on Home Turf

It was a night of mixed emotions at Amahoro Stadium on Friday as Tanzania’s Young Africans spoiled Rayon Sports’ big day, winning 3–1 to claim the 2025 "Umunsi w’Igikundiro" trophy. Rayon Sports got off to a dream start—before most fans had even settled into their seats. In just the first minute,Tanzania · Tanzania Read Article

Vodacom Affirms Goal to Drive Digital Era as It Marks 25 Years of Service

The official source for breaking news, in-depth analysis, and updates on Tanzania and beyond. Covering politics, economy, sports, and culture.Tourism · Dar Es Salaam Read Article

Tanzania lifts the lid on its healthcare upsurge

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S healthcare sector enjoys massive growth, and today, it meets all global standards, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Medicare, Abdumalik Mollel, revealed today, August 15, 2025, in Dar es Salaam. He said the sector has seen a rapid growth in its endeavour to meet the international standards, thanks to the presence of highly skilled medical professionals and modern, high-quality healthcare services available in vari…Dar Es Salaam · Dar Es Salaam Read Article

Deputy Governor Sauda Kassim Msemo's vision for inclusive finance in Tanzania

“I take pride that, the government’s policies are aligned with inclusivity, and the support from the market and international community further accelerates efforts to ensure no one is left behind in financial inclusion.” – Ms Sauda Kassim Msemo, Deputy Governor Bank, Tanzania. According to a study conducted by the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) in July 2024, women hold 25% of board positions and 30% of senior management roles in commercial bank…Finance · Tanzania Read Article

FAO backs Tanzania’s bid to compete in global food markets

DODOMA: As Tanzania aims to become the continent’s food basket, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has pledged unwavering support to help the country align with international policies and standards, positioning it as a competitive player in regional and global food markets. FAO’s National Project Coordinator, Mr Diomedes Kalisa, reaffirmed this commitment during the recent National Awareness Meeting on Food Safety,…Dodoma · Dodoma Read Article