Tag: Tanzania

Blast in sugar factory kills 11 in Tanzania

Eleven people have been killed and two others injured in an explosion at a sugar factory in Tanzania’s eastern district of Mvomero, authorities say. The blast happened after a heavy duty steam pipe burst as workers were starting production on Wednesday night, the fire and rescue team said. As well as Tanzanians, citizens of Brazil, […]

Tanzania launches first test run on Dar es Salaam to Dodoma line

Tanzania has conducted the inaugural test run of a train on its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) between major port city Dar es Salaam and its capital Dodoma, with Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa flagging off the train on its first journey. Part of the Tanzanian Government’s $10bn SGR International Strategic Railway programme, the new railway is […]

Tanzania floods and landslides kill more than 150

At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following heavy rains caused by El Niño, the prime minister has said. Kassim Majaliwa warned that the rains might continue into May, and urged families to leave flood-prone areas. About 200,000 people and more than 51,000 households were already affected by the disaster, […]

58 killed by flooding over two weeks in Tanzania

Floods have killed 58 people in Tanzania during the last two weeks, the government said, as heavy rains continue to fall on the East African country. The coastal region was hit hardest, with 126,831 people affected, according to the government. Government spokesperson Mobhare Matinyi said on Sunday that essential supplies including food had been distributed […]

58 killed by 2 weeks of floods in Tanzania

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Floods have killed 58 people in Tanzania during the last two weeks, the government said, as heavy rains continue in the East African country. The coastal region was hit hardest, with 126,831 people affected, according to the government. Government spokesperson Mobhare Matinyi said on Sunday that essential supplies including food had […]

Tanzania Doubles Stake in Gas Field Operated by France’s M&P

(Bloomberg) — Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. has doubled its stake in the Mnazi Bay natural gas field operated by Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA as part of plans by the East African nation to increase government participation in strategic projects. Most Read from Bloomberg TPDC signed an agreement with the French company on Saturday to […]

Morocco made to work hard for opening AFCON victory over Tanzania

Goals from Romain Saiss, Azz-Eddine Ounahi and Youssef En Nesyri fired Morocco to a 3-0 win over Tanzania in a one-sided Africa Cup of Nations opener. Former Wolves defender Saiss struck in the first half but, despite their total dominance, Morocco had to wait until the unfancied Tanzanians were reduced to 10 men late in the […]

Mine landslide kills 22 people in Tanzania

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng’alita mine in Bariadi district, Simiyu region on Saturday, district commissioner Simon Simalenga said. It occurred after a group of people started mining in an area where activity was restricted due to heavy rains, he […]