Hamas returns hostage body as families urge pause to Gaza truce

Hamas on Monday handed over the remains of a deceased hostage, the 16th since a ceasefire began, shortly after families of missing Israelis called for a suspension of the Gaza truce until all captives' bodies are returned. A joint team of Red...

It takes a village to help kids in need

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT IN an effort to provide opportunity for young students in need, the Little Village Project continues to be a beacon of hope for what community support should be. Launched in 2019, the growing grassroots initiative has helped...

Hamas hands over body of Israeli hostage as pressure grows over Gaza truce

An informed source within Hamas confirmed the handover. “The body of an Israeli captive that was recovered today in the Gaza Strip has been handed over to the Red Cross,” the source told AFP. The latest exchange came as both senior Israeli...

Serengeti Breweries launches TZEE gin to celebrate Tanzanian creativity, national identity 

TANZANIA – Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has launched TZEE, a new gin brand that celebrates Tanzanian creativity, unity, and national pride. The gin, locally produced at SBL’s modern facilities, embodies the bold and expressive spirit of...

Zohran Mamdani branded a 'liar' over false claim his Muslim aunt was too scared to take the subway after 9/11

A hardline socialist who's the favorite to be the next mayor of New York City has debunked his own story that claimed his Muslim aunt was too scared to ride the subway after 9/11. Zohran Mamdani said Monday that he was actually referring to one of...

83 arrests in landmark African operation against terrorism financing

LYON, France – A first-of-its-kind operation targeting terrorism financing and the illegal activity supporting it, has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and the identification of 160 persons of interest. Operation Catalyst (July –...

How mobile money is driving Tanzania’s cashless aspirations

Dar es Salaam. Mobile money subscriptions in Tanzania have nearly doubled over the past four years, signalling a major shift in how citizens interact with financial services, agriculture, education and even politics. In 2020, the country recorded...

INTERPOL crackdown leads to 83 arrests across six African countries, exposes $260 million in terrorism financing

The operation was coordinated by INTERPOL, the world’s largest international police organization with 196 member countries, in collaboration with AFRIPOL, the African Union’s specialized law enforcement agency. Together, the agencies worked to...

INTERPOL disrupts terrorism financing networks in Africa

Staff Reporter|Published 1 hour ago 3min INTERPOL has announced a first-of-its-kind operation targeting terrorism financing and the illegal activity supporting it, has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and the identification of 160...

Tourism in flux: Why economics, policy and storytelling will decide who wins ?

The summer of 2025 was a wake-up call for tourism. While destinations like Barcelona and Bali were overrun with tourists, others couldn’t fill beds. That should ring alarm bells for businesses in South Africa too. The travel industry is unsettled,...

China Exports First Poultry Eggs to Tanzania

China has marked a new milestone in agricultural trade with the export of approximately 35,000 white-feathered broiler hatching eggs from Yunnan Province to Tanzania. The shipment, which departed on Friday, represents Yunnan’s first-ever export of...

Interpol and Afripol crack down on terror financing across Africa 

A joint Interpol and Afripol operation has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and exposed hundreds of people suspected of financing or supporting terrorism. The three-month operation, named Operation Catalyst, was conducted between...

Africa has opportunity to develop greater trade-based economies, panel finds

African countries are seeing a measurable improvement in trade with other African countries, as well as in exports abroad, although challenges around the viability and competitiveness of new industries, and logistics infrastructure, still need to...

Logistics Business’ Ian Wright Set to Cycle for Transaid

Our colleague Ian Wright is gearing up for an exciting return to cycling next year, taking part in the Kilimanjaro to Coast ride in support of the transport charity Transaid. Taking place in September 2026, the event will see riders travel from...

Experts call for justice, transparency in Tanzania’s mining sector

Dar es Salaam. Mining experts said that although the sector remains a key driver of Tanzania’s economy, persistent challenges related to justice, transparency, and community welfare demand urgent attention, calling for an effective resolution...

What They're Saying About Zohran Mamdani's Aunt, the Real Victim of 9/11

Getty Images Zohran Mamdani, the extreme left-wing Israel-hating trust fund kid running for mayor of New York City, sobbed like a girl last week during a speech about so-called Islamophobia. Mamdani lashed out at his political opponents for...

Ballot beckons on 29th, Tanzanians walk the talk

DAR ES SALAAM: THIS time next week on Wednesday the 29th, all roads will lead not to the markets, not to the stadiums and definitely not to party parades, but to our local polling stations. It is voting day. A moment every five years where...

IMF says Zimbabwe has the best performing economy in SADC

Zimbabwe has the best performing economy in the Southern African region this year beating regional giants South Africa and oil-rich Angola by far. Its growth is estimated at 6% tallying with that of Tanzania which has been one of the fastest...

India Diversifies Export Market To Counter US Tariff Hike

New Delhi: India has succeeded in diversifying its export market with overseas shipments recording a year-on-year growth in over 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America which has helped to offset the adverse impact of...

Reform needed to reinforce the legitimacy of ISDS in resolving societal challenges

Introduction In recent years, international trade and investment have continued to flourish despite global economic uncertainties. Global trade hit a record US$33 trillion in 2024, increasing by 3.7 per cent from 2023.[1] The Association of...