Joseph Isangura, Author at Media Wire Express

Tanzania Removed From FATF Grey List Watch

After nearly two years of intense reforms and global scrutiny, Tanzania has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list—a category for countries under increased monitoring due to weaknesses in their systems to combat money laundering, terrorism financing,

June 16, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation·Travel

Sixty Mobile Cameras Deployed to Curb Reckless Driving

Authorities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial capital, have launched an initiative to monitor and fine reckless drivers using 60 mobile surveillance cameras. The cameras, which are already being deployed in Kinondoni and Ubungo districts, are targeting areas notorious for traffic violations—primarily

June 16, 2025

Politics·Tanzania·Travel

Magufuli Bridge Opening to Unite Lake Regions

Tanzania is preparing for a major milestone in its infrastructure journey with the official launch of the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, a 3.2-kilometre structure that now connects Kigongo in Mwanza Region to Busisi in Geita Region, across the iconic Lake Victoria. The

June 14, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Kawe MP Gwajima Free to Seek Re-election

Despite the recent deregistration of his church, Bishop Josephat Gwajima, the current Member of Parliament for Kawe, has been cleared by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to seek re-election in the upcoming 2025 Tanzanian General Election. The clarification came from Kinondoni

June 14, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Fire Guts 32 Shops at Temeke Stereo Market

A raging fire has destroyed at least 32 shops at Temeke Stereo Market, one of the busiest open-air trading hubs in Dar es Salaam, leaving many traders in despair and raising fresh questions about safety in Tanzania’s informal economy. The fire broke

June 14, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Visits Tanzania to Boost AfDB Partnership

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), arrived today in Tanzania for a four-day official visit. He landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, where he was welcomed by Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon.

June 12, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Unveils Budget and Development Plan Today

On this Thursday afternoon, all eyes are on the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma as the government prepares to unveil its ambitious national budget and development blueprint for the financial year 2025/2026. The session is marked by two major presentations: the national budget

June 12, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Boosts National Response Against Rising Cancer

The Government of Tanzania has rolled out a multifaceted strategy aimed at improving prevention, early diagnosis, and access to specialized treatment services. This was revealed by the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, during a Parliamentary session on Wednesday. He was

June 12, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

High Court Halts Chadema Operations After Lawsuit

The High Court of Tanzania has issued an interim injunction suspending all political activities of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Tanzania’s largest opposition party. The court’s decision follows a lawsuit filed by several party members from Zanzibar, who allege marginalisation within

June 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Samia Warns Public Firms Over Government Dependence

President Samia Suluhu Hassan made it clear that public enterprises in Tanzania must begin to carry their own weight — or risk being sidelined. Speaking during a dividend and contribution handover ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam, the President

June 11, 2025

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