Talks on a Kenya-US trade deal have been put on hold due to concerns that members of Kenya’s negotiating team were exposed to the coronavirus, a US-based news organisation has said.

It was during Mr Mkapa’s days at the Dar es Salaam State House from 1995 to 2005 that some of the most important decisions designed to lay down the foundation for Tanzania’s social and economic prosperity, were made

Artisanal miner, Saniniu Kuryan Laizer, 52 has found another 6-kilograme tanzanite gemstone worth over Sh3 billion.

Film has always been an endearing form of creative expression beguiling the interest of the mass population since time immemorial. In Tanzania, the film industry has seen its ups and downs, but through the thick and thin there’s always been a moment of respite where fans get to have an interactive, fun and immersive experience with some of the very best talents in the industry.

Former President Benjamin Mkapa (81) will be laid to rest on Wednesday, July 29, at his home village of Lupaso in Masasi district, Mtwara region, the government has announced.

Former President Jakaya Kikwete said he received with great shock the death of third phase president Benjamin Mkapa because he had met him less than 24 hours at the hospital and was doing well.

Tanzania's former President Benjamin William Mkapa 81 has died, President John Magufuli has announced.

The Office of Treasury Registrar has issued an order to Ministries, Departments and Institutions (MDIs) to cease July salary payments to public servants who left their public posts to contest for political positions

China launched a rover to Mars on Thursday, a journey coinciding with a similar US mission as the powers take their rivalry into deep space.

Tecno mobile continues to be the most preferred brand by most Tanzanians according to a  new report by StatCounter.

Harare. Zimbabwe's High Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of the country's top telecoms operator Econet Wireless and revoked a search warrant issued by the police over allegations of money laundering, the company spokesperson said.

The High Court has dismissed a suit in which directors of a Makambako-based company were demanding payment of Sh158 million from a bank, which they accused of releasing details of its account to a third party without their consent.

Vodacom Tanzania’s international money transfer service netted Sh102 billion between March and June 2020, to cement the growth in the overseas money transfer platform.

Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy on the famous Kop end at Anfield after a thrilling 5-3 win over Chelsea on Wednesday, that keeps the Blues waiting to seal their place in next season's Champions League.

Airtel Africa, a telecommunications and mobile money services company, is scaling up its operations with the help of World Remit, a digital money transfer service provider, to broaden its instant money transfer services across Africa

 Halotel Tanzania’s director Son Nguyen (46) and five other co-accused are still in a plea bargain with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to settle their case.

Gunmen have kidnapped four Chinese workers from a quarry site in southern Nigeria and shot dead their police guard, police said Wednesday.

Politicians who defected to CCM from opposition in the last four years have found the going tough in the ruling party’s primaries.

Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni has collected papers to seek nomination as the ruling party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election, the party said on Tuesday.

Crises bring out the best and worst of politicians and populations. Folly, fear and fortitude are on display everywhere. In the main, democracies have fared better than non-democracies in handling the coronavirus pandemic.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard warned his side will have to make huge strides to challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title next year, despite already making big moves in the transfer market.

Twelve-year-old Jonathan attends Chazungwa, the only primary school that accommodates special needs students in Mpwapwa district – Dodoma region, he lives with a disability.

So, at what age should a child be productive to the country’s economy? It’s a question that was posed to the Dean of Students at Management Training Advisory Centre (MTAC) in Nakawa, Kampala, who says age 10 is ripe for a child to be productive.

Recent economic news has shown that there are reasons to be optimistic about the country’s economy. According to the latest estimates by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Tanzanian economy is forecasted to grow at 5.2 per cent this year.

Police in Zimbabwe on Monday arrested an opposition leader and an outspoken journalist ahead of anti-government and anti-graft protests planned for July 31, lawyers said.

African leaders are expected to hold a summit on July 21 to discuss a controversial mega-dam on the Nile River that has caused tension between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan, the South African presidency said Monday.

The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded this year due to the extraordinary conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic, organisers France Football announced on Monday.

Tanzania has today July 20 issued new guidelines for obtaining Covid-19 clearance certificate for both nationals and foreigners living in the country with plans to travel to countries where such certificates are required.

After the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world will be spending trillions of dollars to get us back on track.

President John Magufuli has today July 20 declared Tanzania ‘coronavirus-free’, thanks to prayers. 

Two people died when a Dutch army helicopter crashed into the sea soon after take-off from the Caribbean island of Aruba, the Netherlands defence ministry said Monday.

At least 23 Nigerian troops were killed when they were ambushed by a gang of so-called «bandits» in a remote village in the northwest of the country, security sources said Sunday.

President Donald Trump assailed likely opponent Joe Biden as «not competent» to lead the United States, speaking as polls over the weekend showed deepening voter disenchantment with his own handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted David De Gea's place is not guaranteed after the goalkeeper endured another error-strewn display in Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea.

Newly-crowned La Liga champions Real Madrid dropped points for the first time since the season's restart on Sunday in a dramatic 2-2 draw that was not enough to save Leganes from relegation.