Giant Tarangire Elephant suffers deep cut wound either from spear or snare.
Who tried to slice of the front leg of this badly wounded elephant in Tarangire National Park? Could it be spear or snare?
Headlines
Children in Danger as Longido Villagers now inflict Female Genital Mutilation onto Babies
It has come to light that, as Female Genital Mutilation practices are being outlawed, some parents have decided to inflict the practice on newly born babies to escape the authorities
Air Tanzania’s first Cargo Plane Ships
Soon Tanzania's National Carrier will be boasting a fleet of 16 aircraft as it mulls increasing its international flights' destinations
How the Private Sector gets involved in Wildlife and Natural Resources Protection
"By doing so, we hope to formulate resolutions that will further advance our collective efforts in protecting our biodiversity, combating wildlife trafficking and taking measures against climate change" - Raphael Maganga
US President Joe Biden threatens to Delete Uganda from AGOA and PEPFAR
As such, I have also directed my National Security Council to evaluate the implications of this law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda, including our ability to safely deliver services under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS…
Korea trains Tanzanian Girls to build Robots. Donates 20 computers to schools
“At first the students were a little bit scared, but eventually they caught on and started enjoying the training,” said the Founder and Director of E3Empower Organization, Ji Young Rhee.
Vodacom contemplates launching digital Tourism Promotional Services in Tanzania
Venanty explained that Vodacom, which was the first company to introduce the speedier fifth generation network in Tanzania, was now busy rolling out the 5G to all regions in the country with Arusha urban already covered.
Man Killed in Stadium Stampede During CAF Confederation Cup event in Dar-es-salaam
The irate crowd overpowered the security and gate-crashed into the stadium with the stampede claiming one life leaving more than 30 others injured
Crocodile kills and Eats Woman. Villagers Salvage Victim’s Skull after three days
Crocodile attacks on people are getting out of hand in Southern Tanzania where another reptile is reported to have feasted on a woman drawing water at a river
News
Yamaha enters Tanzania’s Motorcycle Market, but can the Japanese Firm compete with cheap Chinese knockoffs?
Yamaha may be popular when it comes to Church Keyboards, boat engines and power generators. But the motorcycle market is already saturated with Cheap Chinese brands
Business
Tourism Expo attracts 500 International Travel Agents. Show to pull 7000 visitors into Arusha
The annual Travel and Tourism Fair held in Northern Tanzanian City of Arusha is pulling 7000 visitors, 500 agents and more than 450 exhibitors
Farming
Foreign Investors in East Africa Avoid Agriculture like Plague
Foreign investors coming to East Africa know exactly what they want, and it is not soiling their money in farming as new report reveals.
Tanzania Churns Out New Varieties of Improved Kernels and Seedlings
According to Dr Mkamilo, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute has essentially to increase its outputs of improved seeds from 481.23 tons in the fiscal year 2020/21 to 1,226 tons in the 2021/2022 financial year.
Science
Japanese Horror Phone Calls’ scam ‘Wangiri,’ hits Kenya soon to enter Tanzania
The scary dark web is surfacing in East Africa bringing with it horrid scams including the infamous Wangiri which hit Japan and now is taking toll on Kenya
Leisure
Les Wanyika to drag Diamond Platnumz and Harmonize into Court for ‘stealing’ band’s songs
Diamond Platnumz and Harmonize may be very popular among teeny-boppers but the two bongo-flava artists are unpopular to Les Wanyika, the band they have been stealing songs from
Africa
Renegade behind Rwanda’s Mass Killings arrested in South Africa, to face charges in Arusha
Reports from the United Nations Residue Mechanism in Arusha say the renegade; Kayishema, was detained in Paarl, South Africa in a joint operation by the IRMCT Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) Fugitive Tracking Team and South African authorities.
Ethiopia furious over the League of Arab States Resolution on Renaissance Dam
As far as Addis Ababa is concerned, that represents its lack of good faith and violation of the Agreement on the Declaration of Principles concluded between Ethiopia and Sudan.
Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan Transport Corridor Projects Materializing
South Sudan has pledged to establish a coordinating structure to accelerate infrastructure projects along the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport Corridor.
This announcement was made by the transport minister, Madut Biar Yel, in Juba…
Dar gets to host Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit in July 2023
The current education system is at capacity, and the demand will increase with nearly 750 million children expected to be of school age by 2060.
Scania confirms Marcopolo Buses Being Built in Kenya
After their successful stint with Gemilang, the Associated Vehicle Assemblers of Kenya (AVA) is now producing Marcopolo buses based on Scania Chasis
Dispatch
Toyota Honors the Cruiser Prado which went round the world in seven months
Around the World in How Many Days again? It seems like an adventure which Jules Verne would have loved to experience himself
Earth
Investor pumps 1.7 billion/- for Conservation efforts within Tarangire-Manyara Ecosystem
Previously, the Chem-Chem used to invest 500 million/ in the area’s conservation efforts, but now the foundation is tripling the amount to USD 700,000 which is equivalent to 1.5 billion/- in local currency.
Three killed as Cessna plane crashes in Nyerere National Park
Two of the three rangers aboard an aerial patrolling aircraft in Nyerere National Park have been killed when their plane crashed during take off.
New Plant Sprouts in Northern Tanzania. Comes alive at night and Smells like Chocolate
Tanzania has just filed a new botanical discovery; what is being described as the world's newest plant has been found in the country's Northern Zone.
It smells like Chocolate and Blooms at night.
Local and International Botanists report…
Climate Change Now Changes Roofs of Traditional Huts in Manyara
The old, classic and homely thatched roofs covering traditional huts in Northern Tanzania are turning to steel
Tanzania Plans Tony Fitzjohn Memorial Museum for Mkomazi
He loved lions but Sir Anthony Fitzjohn did very well with the Black Rhino restoration project in Northern Tanzania and now the country sets out to honour him with special museum
Suspected Giraffe Poacher arraigned in court
As cases of illegal hunting of wildlife get notorious in Manyara Region, one person is facing court charges for killing a giraffe
USAID Now Moves to Protect the Indian Ocean shores in Tanzania
Respect the Ocean, because as somebody once said, the sea is a wilderness of water and a desert of waves.
Lake Victoria Feared to Contain a Concentration of Heavy Metals
Observers in East Africa are convinced that Lake Victoria, which is the main reservoir for the main River Nile could be hoarding a concentration of as many metals as those found in its Nile delta's outflow.
How Many Lions are Roaming in the Serengeti?
With the recent death of the Lion King of Namiri Plains still making global headlines, the world now wants to know exactly how many Lions are currently roaming the Serengeti Plains
How Mount Kilimanjaro Helped Ethiopians Acquire their first ever passports
Kilimanjaro is not only towering as Africa's highest peak. The Mountain is being credited for helping produce the first Ethiopian passports
Zanzibar
EAC Launches Digital Maternal and Child Health Scorecard for Zanzibar
When introduced nine years ago, it became the first scorecard by a Regional Economic Community (REC) in the African Union.
Oman to restore the House of Wonders in Zanzibar
The House of Wonders, other than being one of the oldest structures in East Africa, it is also a symbol of modern life during dark ages.
Travel Agents from USA and South America in Tanzania to promote Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar Islands
Travel agents from USA and Mexico also get to witness the annual GNU calving season in the Southern Serengeti plains. It is one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world.
Around the World in 44 Nights: Cruise Ship to Spend Four Days in Tanzania
After leaving Seychelles, Zaandam cruises into the Tanzanian ports of Zanzibar and Dar-es-salaam for four consecutive nights before proceeding to Mamoudzou, Mayotte.
Most Searched Destination in Tanzania: Zanzibar Beats Arusha, Dar-es-salaam
Serengeti may top the bill in the number of tourists visiting Tanzania, but when it comes to internet searches, Zanzibar rakes all the clicks
World Travel Awards 2022: Zanzibar is the Leading Beach Destination in Africa
Unguja and Pemba remain the preferred destinations for water loving and sun basking visitors in East Africa
Kissing Males on Zanzibar Beach Cause Protests in the Isles
Something saucy, in a queer way is making residents of Zanzibar Isles scream banshee
How President Samia Suluhu sails On Speedboat from Zanzibar to Dar-es-Salaam
President Samia Suluhu Hassan becomes the first Head of State to ride a fast boat from Zanzibar Islands to Dar-es-salaam Port.
And it was not a commissioned Schooner.
Spirit of the Union?
The Head of State travelled aboard the…