Joseph Isangura, Author at Media Wire Express

Fuel Prices Fall Nationwide, Offer Relief

Tanzanians will feel some relief at the fuel pump this month following a nationwide drop in fuel prices, as announced by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA). The new prices, which took effect today, come at a time when transport

May 7, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Samia Urges Journalists to Safeguard Nation’s Image

Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanian journalists to wield their pens responsibly, emphasizing that the media plays a crucial role in protecting the nation’s image — much like soldiers guard its borders. Speaking during the Samia Kalamu Awards ceremony held at

May 6, 2025

Sports·Tanzania

Kariakoo Derby Rescheduled Amid Lingering Controversy

The Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) has officially released an updated fixture list to wrap up the 2024/2025 season, with the highly anticipated clash between Young Africans SC (Yanga) and Simba SC now scheduled for June 15, 2025. The match, known as

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tundu Lissu To Appear In Person As Court Rejects Virtual Trial

The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has ruled that opposition leader Tundu Lissu must physically appear in court for the continuation of his trial, effectively rejecting the prosecution’s request for the proceedings to continue virtually. The ruling came after Lissu’s legal team, led

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Political Parties Urged to Promote Peace and Democracy

The Registrar of Political Parties, Judge Francis Mutungi, urged Tanzanian political parties to embrace the rule of law and uphold peace as the nation prepares for its upcoming elections. Speaking at the opening of a training workshop on the recent amendments to

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

East African Health Officials Gather in Arusha for Talks

Senior health officials from across East Africa are meeting this week in Arusha, Tanzania to shape the future of healthcare cooperation in the region. The high-level gathering, which began on May 5 and will run until May 9, is being hosted at

May 6, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Blocks Over 80,000 Platforms Over Harmful Content

The Government of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), has taken a bold step to protect children by shutting down more than 80,000 digital platforms—including websites, blogs, forums, and social media accounts—that were found to be circulating content deemed harmful

May 5, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Plans New Law to Regulate Building Sector

Tanzania’s Minister of Works, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, stood before Parliament on Monday, May 5, 2025, with a firm message of reform and responsibility. As he presented the Ministry’s Budget Estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year, the minister spoke not only of figures

May 5, 2025

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Over 134,000 Tanzanian Students Begin National Exams Today

More than 134,000 students across the country are beginning their Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) today, May 5, in a major academic event that will continue until May 26, 2025. The exams, administered by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania

May 5, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Zitto Kabwe Makes Bold Bid to Reclaim Kigoma Seat

Former Member of Parliament and former ACT-Wazalendo party leader Zitto Kabwe has officially launched his political comeback, collecting nomination forms on Sunday as he prepares to contest the Kigoma Urban parliamentary seat in the 2025 general elections. The event, held at the

May 5, 2025

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