The Legal and Human Rights Center has called on the government to halt uranium mining until proper legislation is in place, citing unknown effects as reason for caution. Read more »

Nineteen families have been left homeless and one child killed as the bad weather meteorologists predicted begins to strike. The inconsistency in rainfall has been attributed to ... Read more »

The Port of Dar es Salaam has acquired four new cranes, a move the Tanzania Port Authority has said should result in decongestion and enhanced efficiency. Read more »

Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Jakaya Kikwete have commissioned the rehabilitated Athi River-Arusha-Namanga Road, which is expected to improve transport and trade in the region. Read more »

Under the Same Sun Director Vicky Ntetema has refuted claims that there have been no Albinos killed in the last three years citing 119 assaults as evidence of ongoing brutality. Read more »

The Confederation of Tanzania Industries has warned that an influx of substandard goods will discourage investment in the manufacturing sector and slow down economic growth. Read more »

A World Bank economist has urged smallholder farmers to embrace commercial agriculture, which has been key in offsetting poverty in Asia. Read more »

The Tanzania Metereological Agency has reported oddities in sea temperatures, and has warned of uncertain rain patterns that may mean flooding or drought. Read more »

Elders, parents and teachers have cited traditional ceremonies involving all-night dancing as one of the reasons for the high rate of girl-child pregnancies and consequent increase ... Read more »

The police have recreated a form that will be used as evidence and help victims of gender-based violence get justice. According to a report by Women in Law and Development in ... Read more »