From Morogoro with Cocoa Love
Cacao farming is not a new agricultural undertaking in Tanzania, but for the crop to come from the central Morogoro region could be the latest development.
Essentially it is the farmers in Kilombero District of Morogoro that are struggling to ensure that…
Two Mountains vying for ‘Third’ highest peak slot in Tanzania
"A tale of two Mountains … And two more!"
Snowcapped Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African Continent, should automatically be the tallest in Tanzania as well. But a short distance from the mountain, stands Meru, the country's second highest peak. Now…
Knock! Knock? Black Rhinos return at the foot of Mount Meru
The world’s highly endangered wildlife species, the Rhino, will soon be returning at the base of Mount Meru, in Arusha Region.
Ngongongare Gate, the entrance to Arusha National Park, with Mount Meru in the background. The Area used to roam with Rhinoceroses…
It’s all fruity and spicy deal for horticultural produce from Dar
Tanzania is currently exporting horticulture produce valued at more than US $ 780 million, however the industry’s current potential is estimated to be more than US $2 Billion a figure which is soon going to be realized with the opening up of new markets abroad.…
Will Arusha’s Helicopter building project ever going to take off?
The ambitious project of manufacturing Tanzania’s first helicopter right from scratch is still on in Arusha though, according to the people behind the initiative, the work was slightly delayed due to some (reportedly), unavoidable circumstances.
Built at the…
Are Tanzanian donkeys Kicking the basket?
Donkeys, the tough work animals usually taken for granted, are in danger of becoming extinct in Tanzania. Bad treatment and killings targeting these highly resilient animals are just for starters. High rate of illegal trafficking to supplement Chinese drug…
Atlantic Ocean waters soon to flow into East African countries
Kenya and Tanzania, two of the six countries making up the East African Community already enjoy extensive beach perimeters along the Indian Ocean in addition to claiming territories on the myriads of isles and islets dotting the blue sea expanse.
However…
Mto-wa-Mbu: River between Man, Beasts and Mosquitoes
“Red bananas anyone?” fruit peddlers would tout their merchandise promoting the ripe plantains with maroon colored skins.
The name for ‘Red banana’ varieties is only used at a place called Mto-wa-Mbu.
From Arusha, on the way to Serengeti,…
President Nyerere’s Dangerous Crater drive and how it ‘saved’ Ngorongoro
When President Nyerere intervened into the 'battle' between the Conservator and Regional Commissioner, the Crater was 'Saved.'
Lufthansa: We bring the world to Tanzania, aboard proxy Airlines
Lufthansa, will be launching direct flights between New-York City and Dar-es-salaam from January 2022.
But that isn't the real news. It seems German's largest airline, plans two more flight manifests for Tanzania in conjunction with its various sibling…