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Tanzania Waives Water Penalties, Urges Reconnection

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially waived all penalty fees associated with unpaid water service bills across Tanzania. The move is seen as part of a broader effort to make basic services more accessible, particularly for low-income households. The announcement was made

May 8, 2025

Opportunities·Tanzania

Tanzania Assumes Leadership of African Wildlife Council

Tanzania has officially taken over the presidency of the Lusaka Agreement Governing Council, a continental body dedicated to combating wildlife crime across Africa. The leadership transition was confirmed at the council’s 14th meeting, which is currently being held in Arusha. Tanzania’s Minister

May 8, 2025

Opportunities·Tanzania

Tanzania Pushes Clean Cooking Energy in Schools

Tanzania is stepping up its commitment to clean energy by expanding the use of safe cooking technologies in public institutions—starting with schools. The Ministry of Energy says this move is part of a broader plan to reduce dependence on traditional fuels like

May 8, 2025

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·Sports·Tanzania

Tanzania Approves TSh519.6 Billion Budget for Culture and Sports

Tanzania’s Parliament has officially approved a budget of TSh519.6 billion for the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, marking a major step forward in promoting cultural heritage, empowering local communities, and preparing for future sporting milestones. This budget, passed during the

May 8, 2025

Politics·World

Mozambique’s President Chapo Begins Tanzania Visit

Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has arrived in Tanzania for a three-day state visit. This marks his first official trip to the country since taking office in January 2025. The visit is widely viewed as a move to deepen bilateral relations between

May 7, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Speaker Defends Fairness in Public Hiring Process

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has reaffirmed that the Tanzanian government remains committed to ensuring that job opportunities within public institutions are offered fairly and transparently, based strictly on qualifications and legal guidelines—not regional background. Speaking in Parliament on

May 7, 2025

Business·Tanzania

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

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