Pakistan probes smuggling of wild animals

Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 10:12

Pakistan has launched an investigation into the alleged smuggling of wild animals, including elephants and lions, from Tanzania in southeastern Africa.

New snake species discovered in Tanzania

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 12:18

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has announced the discovery of a spectacularly coloured snake from a remote area of Tanzania in East Africa.

Tanzanian leader offers constitutional referendum

Last Updated: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 13:58

Tanzanian President reaffirmed the government`s promise to have the new Constitution in place by 2014.

Man dies minutes after scaling Mt Kilimanjaro

Last Updated: Friday, September 30, 2011, 14:11

A 69-year-old Briton collapsed and died just minutes after fulfilling a life-long ambition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tanzania ferry sinking: Four face criminal charges

Last Updated: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 22:17

Tanzanian authorities have charged four men with negligence over a ferry sinking that cost more than 240 lives a week ago.

S African divers to retrieve Zanzibar ferry bodies

Last Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011, 14:55

The 12 divers will try to access the submerged hulk of the MV Spice Islander to free the bodies that are stuck inside.

Tanzania: Over 200 bodies recovered from ferry

Last Updated: Sunday, September 11, 2011, 15:35

The MV Spice Islander sank in an area of deep sea and strong currents in the early hours of Saturday.

Tanzania: At least 187 dead in ferry capsize, 100 missing

Last Updated: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 14:15

The exact number of passengers on this type of ferry is often difficult to establish as no reliable passenger lists are kept.

PM praises Tanzania`s Indian community

Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2011, 14:15

The Indian community here came in for praise from PM Manmohan Singh who said they have earned a reputation for entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance and hard work making remarkable contributions to the development of Tanzania.

PM praises Tanzania`s Indian community

Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2011, 14:04

Tanzanians of Indian origin and Indian expatriates constitute the largest migrant group in this African country. The total number of persons of Indian origin in Tanzania is over 40,000.

Prime Minister accorded red carpet welcome in Tanzania

Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2011, 00:02

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was accorded a red carpet welcome on his arrival in the Tanzanian capital for talks with the country`s top leadership to upgrade bilateral ties.

PM leaves for Ethiopia, Tanzania on six-day visit

Last Updated: Monday, May 23, 2011, 11:52

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday left on a six-day visit to Ethiopia and Tanzania during which he will discuss ways to effectively combat the twin threats of terrorism and piracy.