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Court Restricts Live Coverage in Lissu Treason Trial

The treason case against opposition leader Tundu Lissu took another turn today after the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court barred the live broadcast and online publication of witness statements and evidentiary materials. Presiding magistrate Franco Kiswaga issued the order while delivering directives during
August 18, 2025

Tanzanian Parties Urged to Follow Election Laws

 Leaders and officials from political parties across Tanzania have been urged to strictly adhere to the country’s Election Expenses Act to ensure transparency and avoid irregularities in the upcoming General Election scheduled for October 2025. The call came during a one-day training
August 18, 2025

Tanzania Achieves Historic National Medicine Procurement

The Tanzanian government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made remarkable strides in improving access to medicines nationwide. Over the past four years, the country’s Medical Stores Department (MSD) has achieved a 98% procurement rate for essential medicines, an unprecedented milestone since
August 16, 2025

Tanzanian Government Confirms Free HIV Treatment Nationwide

The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed that antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for people living with HIV/AIDS are available and provided free of charge across the country. Government spokesperson and Secretary General of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, emphasized that
August 16, 2025

Shinyanga Mine Collapse Sparks Urgent Rescue Efforts

Rescue teams in Shinyanga District, northern Tanzania, are racing against time to save miners trapped underground after the collapse of the Nyandolwa gold mine in Mwenge Ward. Officials say at least two people have died, while more than 20 remain unaccounted for.
August 16, 2025

Tanzania Opposition Pushes Bold Union Restructuring Plan

A bold political proposal is once again stirring debate across Tanzania, as opposition leaders revive the long-disputed idea of restructuring the Union into a three-government system. In its newly launched 2025–2030 election manifesto, the opposition party has pledged to pursue a constitutional
August 14, 2025

Tanzania’s 2025 Election Campaigns Officially Begin

As Tanzania approaches its general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, the political atmosphere is heating up. The official campaign period begins on August 28, and political parties are intensifying their preparations to reach voters across the country. The ruling party, Chama
August 14, 2025

Tanzania Unveils Five New Special Economic Zones

The government of Tanzania has officially designated five new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in a strategic push to accelerate industrial growth and ensure that citizens reap the benefits of the nation’s economic transformation. The newly approved zones—Nala Dry Port in Dodoma, the
August 14, 2025

Tanzania Intercepts 30 Tonnes of Narcotic Kratom

Tanzania’s fight against narcotics has taken a dramatic turn after authorities intercepted 30 tonnes of mitragyna speciosa—commonly known as kratom—smuggled into the country disguised as agricultural fertilizer. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) confirmed that the latest seizure involved 18.5 tonnes
August 13, 2025
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