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, […]
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Power blackouts hit Tanzania as Cyclone Hidaya intensifies toward the country’s coastline
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A major blackout hit most of Tanzania on Saturday as heavy rains and strong winds from Cyclone Hidaya lashed the country following weeks of flooding in the region. Ferry services between Tanzania’s commercial hub, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar were suspended as Cyclone Hidaya approached the East African coast with maximum […]
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, […]
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, […]
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 […]
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‘Alien-faced’ creature — with ‘about 200 legs’ — discovered as new species in Tanzania
On a mountain in Tanzania, an “alien-faced” creature walked along on its countless legs. Suddenly, the ground underneath the animal seemed to give out, and it fell into a trap. Scientists picked up their catch — and discovered a new species. Researchers ventured into the mountains of the eastern African country as part of the […]
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 […]