Joseph Isangura, Author at Media Wire Express

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

Politics·Tanzania

Minister Condemns Attack on Catholic Secretary General

The Government of Tanzania has strongly condemned the violent attack on Father Dr. Charles Kitima, Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), calling for urgent action to bring all those responsible to justice. Speaking in Dodoma on May 2, 2025, during

May 3, 2025

Opportunities·World

Tanzania Moves Up in Global Press Freedom Rankings

Tanzania has made a modest but notable step forward in global press freedom rankings, moving from 97th to 95th in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, as published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The improvement, though slight, reflects ongoing national efforts to

May 3, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Tightens Rules on Foreign Currency Use

In a major move to protect the strength of the Tanzanian Shilling and reinforce economic independence, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially banned the use of foreign currencies in domestic transactions. The directive means that all goods, services, and payment agreements

May 3, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Law Society Sets Up Team to Tackle Key National Issues

The Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) has unveiled plans to form a high-level committee that will seek a direct audience with President Samia Suluhu Hassan to address urgent concerns around legal reforms, human rights, and governance in Tanzania. Speaking to reporters on Friday,

May 3, 2025

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