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Tanzania explores nuclear power to diversify energy mix
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is exploring nuclear technology as part of efforts to diversify its energy mix and meet projected electricity demand of 70,000 megawatts by 2050, with discussions under way with Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy company Rosatom. The move comes as the country’s installed generation capacity reaches 4,646MW, against peak demand of about 2,271MW,…
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Tanzania: The Polluter Pays – How Environmental Taxes Can Fund Public Services
Dar es Salaam — EVERY day, households and businesses use roads, water, energy and other natural resources that support economic activity. At the same time, some of these activities generate waste, air pollution, contaminated water, plastic waste and other forms of environmental damage. The costs of that damage, however, are often not paid directly by…
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667,040 candidates start national Form Four examinations today
Dar es Salaam. A total of 667,040 candidates are expected to sit Tanzania’s Form Four national examinations from October 19 to November 6, 2026, as the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (Necta) steps up security measures to ensure a safe and fair examination period. Speaking at a press conference on October 18, Necta Executive Director,…
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Tanzania: Can Tanzania Set Its Sights On China’s Graphite Crown?
Tanzania wants to overtake China in graphite production within 15 years. It is a bold target for a country with substantial reserves but only a small share of global output. The announcement signals its intention to become a major force in the fast-growing battery materials market. “We are going to surpass China in terms of…
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One dead, 41 hospitalised over suspected food poisoning in Singida
Dodoma. One person has died and 41 others have been hospitalised following suspected food poisoning in Singida Region after they reportedly consumed a traditional meal and a locally prepared drink while working at a private residence. The deceased has been identified as Ridhiwan Ayoub Omari, 13, who died while receiving treatment at Moyo wa Yesu…
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Safari ya nishati safi inavyokumbana na mikingamo
Dar es salaam. Licha ya juhudi za Serikali kuchochea matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia, bado kuni na mkaa zinaonekana kuwa chanzo cha kwanza cha nishati kwa Watanzania wengi wanapotaka kupika. Hilo linathibitishwa na Wakala wa Huduma za Misitu Tanzania (TFS), inayosema asilimia 70 ya Watanzania wanatumia kuni na mkaa kama chanzo cha nishati ya…
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Shule ya Kalangalala kutumia nishati safi
Geita. Wakati matumizi ya kuni na mkaa yakiendelea kuwa juu katika maeneo ya vijijini, Shule ya Sekondari Kalangalala mkoani Geita imepokea kilo 1,500 za mkaa mbadala hatua inayolenga kupunguza utegemezi wa kuni na kuongeza matumizi ya nishati safi. Msaada huo umetolewa na Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi za kusaidia shule…
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Tanzania: Parents Urged to Invest in Education for Sustainable Development
Bukoba — BUKOBA District Commissioner, Mr Erasto Sima has urged parents and guardians across the country to invest in their children’s education to promote sustainable development. He also called on parents to closely monitor their children’s academic progress and behaviour to ensure they grow into responsible and productive citizens. Mr Sima made the remarks over…
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13 conservation officers held over deaths of four charcoal traders in Kagera
Mwanza. Police in Kagera Region are holding 13 officers from the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) and auxiliary security personnel over the deaths of four men who were transporting charcoal on motorcycles in Muleba District. The incident occurred at about 4am on October 17, 2026, in Kanyamika Village, Karambi…
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TotalEnergies yaimarisha usalama wa wanafunzi Buguruni Viziwi
Dar es Salaam. Wanafunzi 264 wa Shule ya Msingi Buguruni Viziwi wameanza kunufaika na jiko la kisasa linalotumia nishati safi ya kupikia pamoja na alama za usalama barabarani, baada ya shule hiyo kuibuka mshindi wa kitaifa wa Mpango wa Usalama Barabarani wa VIA mwaka 2025. Huduma hizo zimekabidhiwa na TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited kwa lengo…