Tanzania

East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during the short rainy season – new study

By David MacLeod, Cardiff University; Erik W. Kolstad, Uni Research; Katerina Michaelides, University of Bristol, and Michael Singer, Cardiff University East Africa has recently had an unprecedented series of failed rains. But some rainy seasons are bringing the opposite: huge amounts of rainfall. In the last few months of 2023, the rainy season known as the “short rains” was much wetter than normal. It brought severe flooding to […]

11 March, 2024

Sport

Capricorn Eagles Set to Soar at Debut Appearance in African Games

The Namibia women's cricket team, The Capricorn Eagles, is gearing up passionately to make its mark at the African Games hosted in Ghana. Scheduled from 7 to 13 March, this historic tournament marks cricket's grand entrance into the African Games. The Capricorn Eagles are looking forward to showcasing a good brand of cricket against formidable opponents from across the continent. Placed in Group A, alongside South Africa, Tanzania, and Nigeria, […]

6 March, 2024

Oshiwambo

Oo ali nale omupresidet omu 2 wa Tanzania Ali Hassan Mwinyi, okwa xulifa

Omupresidet omu2 kwali wa Tanzania, okwa lopotwa axulifa onghela mepipi lomido 98. Omupresident wa Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan, oye ashii vifa efyo lomupresdent woshilongo kwali. Mwinyi ota kulopotwa ali akwatela komesho oshilongo Tanzania pokati ko 1985 no 1995. Oye alandula oo ali omukokoli woshilongo osho nakufya , Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Mwinyi ota kulopotwa axulifa pefimbo ashike enako eehani dili 3, opo awanife ngeno omido 99 . Otakulopotwa akala anyika ouonghundi […]

1 March, 2024

Namibia

Namibia to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general, including from Namibia, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will open in Zanzibar on 4 March 2024. Held every two years, the meeting of law ministers is a leading platform for collaboration among the 56 Commonwealth countries, which share a common legal tradition.  The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Technology and Innovation: How digitalisation paves the way […]

27 February, 2024

Namibia

Confirmation of VIP Guests at Presidential Memorial and Burial Services

The Heads of State of the following countries will be attending this weekend's official ceremonies to mark the passing of former President Hage Geingob: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Qatar, Zambia, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Principe. Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, will also attend on behalf of the British Royal Family, as […]

23 February, 2024

Africa

China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade

Women walk with their donkeys in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Buena Vista Images/GettyImages Lauren Johnston, South African Institute of International Affairs In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao. Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products. […]

20 February, 2024

Africa

Uganda revamps oil imports

Uganda is seeking to revamp its oil import procedures by shifting to Tanzania as its primary import hub. As it stands Ugandan fuel companies acquire 90 percent of their supplies through Kenyan companies. Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

19 February, 2024

Africa

World Bank investigates Tanzanian tourism project allegations

The World Bank says is investigating allegations of human rights violations committed by Tanzanian authorities during the implementation of a $150 million tourism resource management project. Daniel Kijo reports.

6 February, 2024

Africa

Tanzania’s opposition protests current electoral bills

Tanzania's main opposition party is holding a peaceful demonstration march through Dar es Salaam. The leaders are condemning the current electoral bills as well as delays to constitutional reforms. Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

24 January, 2024