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Air Tanzania orders 3 more planes

Air Tanzania has ordered three more planes from aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, just months after receiving two new Q400 turboprop planes. Bombardier announced they have signed firm purchase agreements with the Tanzanian Government Flight…


Another Fastjet route cancelled

In addition to cancelling routes between Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Entebbe, another Fastjet route has been cancelled. Fastjet announced they would also be stopping their route between Victoria Falls…


Tourists in, trash out

As tourists enter the Selous and Ruaha, a steady stream of recyclable trash is being transported back to Dar. The Selous Safari Company has teamed up with The Recycler –…


Fastjet cancels routes

In an attempt to correct deepening financial losses, troubled airline Fastjet has cancelled two international routes. As of Monday, December 5, the airline will stop flying routes between Dar es…


Long, long weekend

Independence Day and the Muslim holiday of Maulid fall on a Friday and a Monday respectively this year. And that gives us an extra long weekend. Independence Day falls on…


Tanzania pledges ‘continued friendship’ with US

Tanzanian president John Magufuli says his country will have “continued friendship and cooperation” with the US, following Donald Trump’s victory. “Tanzanians and I assure you of continued friendship and cooperation,”…


Burundi refugees face food rationing

A ‘critical shortfall’ in funding means Burundian refugees in Tanzania could be facing food rationing, says the World Food Program (WFP.) “As a result of the increasing influx in refugees,…




Trauma evident as quake cleanup continues

Saturday’s earthquake in Kagera region caused ‘extreme panic’ and has left people traumatized and in need of psychological support, says the Red Cross. “Many families who lost homes or who…