When the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) was first completed in 1975, it stood as a bold symbol of South–South cooperation, a physical and political bridge linking landlocked Zambia to the world through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Built with Chinese support at a time when many African countries faced isolation and geopolitical pressure, TAZARA… Continue reading TAZARA Reborn: How a Historic Africa–China Railway Is Powering a New Era of Regional Integration
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Zambia, Tanzania and China Relaunch TAZARA in Landmark Visit by Chinese Premier
Lusaka – Chinese Premier Li Qiang has concluded a landmark visit to Zambia, highlighted by the official launch of the revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) line, a signature infrastructure project symbolising decades of friendship among Zambia, Tanzania, and China. Premier Li joined President Hakainde Hichilema and Tanzania’s Vice President Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi… Continue reading Zambia, Tanzania and China Relaunch TAZARA in Landmark Visit by Chinese Premier
Young Tanzanian Entrepreneur Fights Malnutrition While Opening New Horizons for Local Farming
From widespread malnutrition and food insecurity to rising unemployment, the challenges facing Tanzanian agriculture weigh heavily on Fadhili Albert Mwakamesa. During his first field assignments as a young researcher at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Mwakamesa was deeply shocked by what he saw. In villages surrounded by maize fields, children were visibly undernourished,… Continue reading Young Tanzanian Entrepreneur Fights Malnutrition While Opening New Horizons for Local Farming
Interview: Further Implementation of Beijing Pledges Needed to Advance Women’s Causes, Says Ex-Women’s Conference Chief
DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — In the 21st century, building a better life is impossible without the all-round progress of women’s causes, and it requires women to contribute more wisdom and strength, said Gertrude Mongella, secretary-general of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in the Chinese capital Beijing in 1995. “What we… Continue reading Interview: Further Implementation of Beijing Pledges Needed to Advance Women’s Causes, Says Ex-Women’s Conference Chief
Technology is at the Heart of Agricultural Transformation in a Leading Rice-Growing County
Inside the production workshop of a food processing enterprise under Jiangsu Province’s Sheyang Rice Group, rice harvested from Sheyang County’s green cultivation bases moves smoothly along the assembly line. Following raw material processing, enzymatic hydrolysis, and blending, the rice is converted into a liquid product and packaged in easy-open cans. “Such deep-processed products have enabled… Continue reading Technology is at the Heart of Agricultural Transformation in a Leading Rice-Growing County
China–Tanzania Partnership Launches First Free Soy Milk School Programme to Boost Education and Improve Rural Livelihoods
As the sun rises over Mtego wa Simba, a quiet village nestled in the heart of Tanzania’s Morogoro Region, the aroma of sizzling mandazi, a deep-fried dough snack popular in East African countries, floats through the school compound. At Juhudi Primary School, the air is filled with cheerful voices as children eagerly line up for… Continue reading China–Tanzania Partnership Launches First Free Soy Milk School Programme to Boost Education and Improve Rural Livelihoods
CHAN Kicks Off in East Africa
The CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) is underway after Tanzania sank Burkina Faso 2-0 in Dar es Salaam on Saturday night. Backed by a raucous home crowd at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, the Taifa Stars controlled large spells of the Group B encounter to record their first-ever win in an opening CHAN fixture—having lost… Continue reading CHAN Kicks Off in East Africa
Mozambique and Tanzania Deepen Defence Ties Amid Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism
Mozambique and Tanzania have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to joint efforts in combating terrorism, transnational crime, and instability along their shared border. This commitment was expressed today at the opening of the 6th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, taking place in Maputo. Mozambique’s Minister of Defence, Estêvão Chume, praised the… Continue reading Mozambique and Tanzania Deepen Defence Ties Amid Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism
Moscow and African Countries Outline Plans to Develop Agrarian Cooperation
A Moscow enterprise specialising in working with fruit and berries became a meeting place for a delegation from Ethiopia and Tanzania. It included representatives of the governments, business community and educational institutions of African countries. The parties discussed the expansion of cooperation in the agrarian sphere and new opportunities for increasing trade turnover. Anatoly Garbuzov,… Continue reading Moscow and African Countries Outline Plans to Develop Agrarian Cooperation
EAC-SADC Summit Calls for Neutralisation of Destabilising Forces, Bolsters Peace Processes in DRC
In a bold move to restore stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), regional leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decided to neutralise destabilising forces and facilitate direct talks among all warring parties. They convened a Joint EAC-SADC Summit in Dar es Salaam,… Continue reading EAC-SADC Summit Calls for Neutralisation of Destabilising Forces, Bolsters Peace Processes in DRC