Promising start for Kenya at Africa Aquatics Zone Three championship

Swimmers in action during the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, Nairobi, on October 16, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyans had a good start despite facing stiff competition from their guests as...

Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent

Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness. From 21 to 23 October, the Carbon Markets Africa...

Tanzania, Cuba agree to deepen economic diplomacy in technology and sports

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has affirmed its commitment to deepen long long-standing relationship with Cuba, saying close ties in health, education, industry, and diplomacy have cemented concrete strategies to further enhance the partnership. The...

Siringit Collection Expands Footprint in Tanzania with New Camp Opening in 2026

Siringit Collection, the Tanzania-based boutique luxury hospitality brand, announces new exciting developments across its portfolio, including property enhancements, a newly launched Siringit Safaris, and plans for a new innovative camp opening in...

TMA issues alert ahead of below normal rains

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued a seasonal weather outlook that has significant implications for various sectors in unimodal areas, which receive rains once a year. The sectors include agriculture, livestock,...

Top Diwali 2025 Picks: ICICI Bank, Varun Beverages, Finolex Among Nirmal Bang’s Favorites

With festive cheer returning to the markets, Nirmal Bang has unveiled eight Diwali picks for investors seeking steady compounding stories. The top calls cover heavyweight names like ICICI Bank and Tata Consultancy Services to consumer and...

Nairobi mini games inspire discipline, talent and innovation in children

Students taking part in Nairobi Mini Games at Urafiki Carovana Schools Kahawa on October 11, 2025. [Mike Kihaki, Standard] The sixth edition of the Nairobi Mini Games, held at Urafiki Carovana School, brought together children from 25 schools...

Leaders push for cooperative-driven economic unity at 25th ACCOSCA Congress

The 25th Congress of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) opened in Accra, Ghana, with a resounding call from African leaders to strengthen cooperative movements as instruments for inclusive...

Did the Presidents of Haiti, Tanzania and Zambia Die After Rejecting COVID-19 Vaccine? Fact Check Reveals Viral Claim Is Baseless

New Delhi, October 16: A video circulating on Instagram claims that there is a suspicious connection between the deaths of three former national leaders and their stance on COVID-19 vaccines. The video asserts that the presidents of Haiti,...

World Bank urges Africa on electricity access for job creation

BY SAM OTUONYE The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity could unlock Africa’s job creation potential, transform economies, and lift millions out of poverty. In a new blog post titled ‘Switching on Opportunity: How...

Global central banks drive gold reserves to six-decade high

Dar es Salaam. A surge in gold purchases by central banks globally has pushed the precious metal to become the second-largest reserve asset after the US dollar, according to a report by the European Central Bank (ECB) released in June this year....

Advancing global and environmental health research in Canada

The Global and Environmental Health Lab, situated at York University’s School of Global Health and the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, is a collaborative research centre focused on understanding and mitigating health inequality....

CUF’s manifesto makeover: What it means for Tanzanians

THE Civic United Front (CUF) 2025–2030 manifesto marks a decisive shift from its 2020–2025 version, signalling the party’s growing maturity in governance philosophy, policy formulation and strategic communication. The new document transitions from...

Thug culture in Nigerian politics: the links between state g...

Since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, elections have consistently been marred by violence. The elections between 1999 and 2019 and in 2023 saw party clashes, physical attacks, assassinations and intimidation. As Nigeria prepares for the...

Ghana hosts 25th ACCOSCA Congress focused on financial inclu...

The 25th Congress of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) opened in Accra, Ghana, with a resounding call from African leaders to strengthen cooperative movements as instruments for inclusive...

Silver stun Yanga 1-0 in first leg

Silver Strikers’ good run in the CAF Champions League continued yesterday at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe after registering a crucial 1-0 victory over Tanzanian heavyweights Young Africans Sporting Club (Yanga) in the second preliminary...

Tanzanian youth find new hope as Daywaka transforms job hunting into dignity and opportunity

Dar es Salaam. For many young people in Tanzania, finding work has long been a frustrating challenge. Access to capital, reliable markets, and job opportunities often feels out of reach, leaving many talented youth sidelined despite their skills....

Catholic Bishops in Tanzania Decry Continued Abductions, Urge Government to Safeguard Right to Life

He said, “For over two years, these incidents have persisted, leaving Tanzanians wondering how abductors could be more powerful than the nation’s security organs and those entrusted to guarantee peace and hope.” “We remind everyone that every...

Hit Squad captain Mogunde aims for regional dominace as Africa Zone 3 tournament starts

Boniface Mogunde (3rd R) with coach Benjamin Musa (2nd L) and the rest of the Hit Squad/HANDOUT In the heat of Nairobi’s Mathare Depot training hall, Boniface Mugunde, captain of Kenya’s Hit Squad, sharpens his jabs, slips punches and dances along...

The Politics of Extinction

The demand for ivory carvings in China has resulted in the deaths of roughly 100 African elephants every day. Reprinted with permission by TomDispatch. Maybe baby steps will help, but the world needs a lot more than either the United States or...