The Latest Breaking News from Tanzania

Waste Plastic Pothole Mix: Lab-made PET blend beats asphalt in strength tests; field trials still needed

A groundbreaking study from the University of Dodoma in Tanzania introduces an innovative pothole repair technique that combines melted PET plastic bottles with sand and gravel. Laboratory findings indicate that this unique mixture surpasses traditional asphalt in mechanical strength. To validate its effectiveness across real-world environments, further field tests are…

The Times of India · Oct 6

In Living Color star Reggie McFadden dies aged 57

Comedian and actor Reggie McFadden has died aged 57 after becoming "estranged" from his family and spending almost two decades in Tanzania.

BANG Premier · Oct 5

Hunter-gatherer societies are often put on a pedestal as paragons of equality – but the reality is more complicated

On the shores of Lake Eyasi in Northern Tanzania, a small number of people still hunt and gather their food. Today a Hadza hunter has taken down an animal – a kudu. He can’t carry it by himself, so he cuts his poisoned arrow from its flank, covers the carcass…

The Conversation · Oct 3

Tanzania restores Mpiji River after deforestation, planting trees to rebuild wildlife habitats now

Tanzania has begun restoring the Mpiji River through a community-driven project focused on rebuilding native vegetation and wildlife habitat after years of environmental neglect and deforestation. The initiative centres on planting indigenous tree species, rehabilitating land and increasing local biodiversity around the river. According to the Institute of Environment, Climate…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Officials at a federally protected reserve in Tanzania found 10 dead lions. Now, investigations suspect it was a poisoning

There are two potential human motives for this.

We Got This Covered · Sep 22

Poisoning suspected in deaths of 10 lions in Tanzania conservation area

Authorities in northern Tanzania suspect poison may have caused the deaths of 10 lions inside a protected conservation area and UNESCO World Heritage site

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Ten lions found dead in Tanzania wildlife park following suspected poisoning

Concerns have been raised over the conservation of large mammals in the wildlife reserve

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Garbage Turned Into Fish Feed: Tanzanian startup ferments waste into protein; fish grow 40% faster

A groundbreaking biologist from Tanzania has pioneered a unique approach to fish feed production by transforming waste fruits and vegetables into a potent protein source. This innovative fermented feed not only accelerates fish growth but also significantly boosts profits for farmers. By minimizing dependence on imported feed, this method aids…

The Times of India · Sep 13

IndiGo launches daily direct flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam from November 20

IndiGo will begin daily direct flights connecting Mumbai and Dar es Salaam starting November 20. This new route establishes IndiGo as the sole Indian airline offering direct flights to this Tanzanian city. The service aims to bolster trade and economic ties between India and East Africa. Flights will depart Mumbai…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Africa’s rocks hold ancient stories. We need better ways to document and protect them

From the Vredefort Dome in South Africa (the world’s oldest and largest known meteorite-impact structure) to the volcanic lakes of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa’s landscapes hold some of Earth’s oldest stories. Morocco’s M’Goun Unesco Global Geopark records more than 200 million years of geological history, while Tanzania’s…

The Conversation · Sep 9