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Historic docking as Dar welcomes gas-powered vessel

Its arrival demonstrates DP World Dar es Salaam’s commitment to modernising the port and supporting the country’s growing trade and logistics sector.

  1. Private sector sees brighter prospects in the new year

  2. Toilets: A pressing problem for lorry drivers in Tunduma

  3. Samia pledges inclusive talks on reconciliation commission as 2026 starts

  1. Juma Jux makes acting debut in comedy skit with Nigeria’s Broda Shaggi

  2. How Earthly Elegance ‘Dusty & Decay’ turned fashion into a message of hope

  3. Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US

  4. Most anticipated movies of 2026: Blockbusters and big returns

  5. Abigail Chams, Harmonize and Hevi put Tanzania on Rolling Stone’s Afropop map

  6. App helps smallholder farmers detect crop diseases early

Africa

Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US

Mali and Burkina Faso have said they are imposing a travel ban on U.S. citizens in response to an equivalent measure announced by the Trump administration earlier this month.

  1. China opposes recognition of Somaliland, affirms support for Somalia

  2. Guinea votes in presidential election expected to cement Doumbouya's rule

  3. What is Islamic State, the group the US struck in Nigeria?

  1. U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

  2. South Sudanese migrants sue Trump administration over protection cuts

  3. Last group of freed Nigerian schoolchildren to be reunited with their families

  4. Guinea's Doumbouya looks to complete journey from coup leader to president

  5. UN demands Rwanda leave Congo, extends UN peacekeeping mission

  6. Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects

World

Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday Kyiv was discussing with Washington a possible presence of U.S. troops in Ukraine as part of security guarantees

  1. US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says

  2. Israel defends Somaliland move as UN voices alarm over Gaza, military base

  3. Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

  4. Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region

Business

Tanzanian startup aims to transform access to credit for African SMEs

While these transactions reflect real economic activity, they are rarely captured by traditional banks, leaving many viable businesses financially invisible and unable to access loans for growth...

  1. Why many African family businesses hardly survive after founders’ deaths

  2. Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel completes room upgrade

  3. Where capital came from as investment hits $11bn

  4. DSE market cap jumps Sh350bn in festive trading as local investors take the lead

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