Tanzania: News

01 Nov 2024

World

Rats could be latest weapon against wildlife trafficking; here's how 

In another case of animal ingenuity, African giant pouched rats have proven capable of detecting smuggled wildlife products such as pangolin scales, rhino horns, elephant tusks, and hardwood.

25 Oct 2024

Business

Billionaire Pankaj Oswal's daughter jailed in Uganda, denied basic hygiene

Vasundhara Oswal, the 26-year-old daughter of Indian-origin Swiss industrialist Pankaj Oswal, has been in detention in Uganda since October 1.

10 Jun 2024

Leopard

Serengeti safari: Explore Tanzania's untamed wilderness

The Serengeti in Tanzania is a vast ecosystem known for its annual migration of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.

25 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Serengeti balloon safari: Witness Tanzania's aerial adventure

The Serengeti balloon safari presents a distinct aerial view of Tanzania's sprawling landscapes.

06 Jul 2023

Zanzibar

IIT to open first overseas campus in Tanzania's Zanzibar

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday announced that Tanzania's Zanzibar will become home to the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus outside India.

26 May 2023

Shopping

Traveling to Tanzania? Make sure you shop for these souvenirs

Known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful beaches, Tanzania is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and shopaholics alike.

13 Nov 2022

Dubai

Historic 1-day catch: 61 kg gold seized at Mumbai airport

The Customs department seized gold worth Rs. 32 crore from travelers on Friday, that was being imported into India, in two separate searches at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.

06 Nov 2022

Plane Crash

Tanzania: Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria, rescue operations underway

A passenger plane of Precision Air on Sunday crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania possibly due to bad weather.

01 Aug 2022

Turkey

5 international hot air balloon rides you can't miss

Are you someone who has grown up dreaming about hopping on a hot air balloon someday?

05 March 2022

Japan

5 volcanoes to see in your lifetime

Visiting a volcano can feel terrifying, but they also make for an equally adventurous trip.

28 Jan 2022

Travel And Tourism

Lake Natron: All about the red lake of Tanzania

Nestled in Tanzania, East Africa, Lake Natron is red in color with varying hues of orange and pink, which makes it different from other lakes around the world.

18 Mar 2021

Coronavirus

Tanzania's President John Magufuli dies at 61

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died at the age of 61, the country's Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan said in a televised address on Wednesday (local time).

23 Sep 2019

BBC

Man proposes to girlfriend underwater; dies before hearing 'Yes'

In a tragic piece of news, a United States man died while proposing to his girlfriend underwater in Tanzania, East Africa.

Having multiple husbands can be beneficial for women, observes study

Polygamy in our society is often frowned upon, especially for women. In India, the practice is also largely illegal.

30 Aug 2017

Technology

A computer that is capable of smelling explosives

At the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania, a computer based on mice neurons was unveiled by Oshi Agabi.

16 Mar 2017

World

Tanzanian firm suspends employees over fake Trump news

A Tanzanian-broadcaster, TBC suspended several of its staff, after a fake news article made allegations that Trump praised Tanzania while condemning the rest of Africa.

10 Sep 2016

HIV

Tanzania's move towards banning gay rights groups

Tanzania announced that it would ban non-governmental organizations that "promote" the freedoms of "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people".