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CHADEMA Rejects Sectarian Allegations

The Democratic Change Party (formerly known as CHADEMA) has firmly rejected recent statements made by its elders’ council, BAVICHA, which suggested sectarianism and tribalism within the party’s ranks. The comments were made by BAVICHA Chairman Hashim Juma during an event celebrating the

October 3, 2024

Bizzare·Tanzania

Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Attempts Suicide Afterwards

A local businessman, Dervinus Nkabatina, aged 46, is accused of murdering his wife, Rausa Mohamed, aged 36. The alleged crime took place on the evening of September 28, 2023, and has raised serious concerns about domestic violence and relationship breakdowns. According to

October 3, 2024

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation·Travel

Bashungwa Criticizes Slow Progress on Ring Road Project

The condtruction Minister, Innocent Bashungwa, has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace and management of the ongoing construction of the Dodoma Outer Ring Road, which spans 112.3 kilometers. The inspection focused on the section from Ihumwa Dry Port to Matumbulu and Nala, covering

October 3, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Election Filing Date Extended After Opposition Concerns

The Democratic Change Party (Chadema) Vice-Chairperson for Mainland, Tundu Lissu, has raised concerns about the limited time allocated for candidates to collect nomination forms for local government elections. The initial schedule, issued by the Ministry of Regional Administration (TAMISEMI), provided only one

October 3, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Government Ramps Up Efforts To Counter Marburg Virus Spread

The government has intensified its preparedness measures to prevent the Marburg virus from entering the country, following confirmed cases in neighboring Rwanda. With the outbreak in Rwanda leading to 26 cases and six fatalities, Tanzanian health authorities are on high alert, particularly

October 2, 2024

Health·World

Mandatory National ID Now Required For Marriages In Uganda

Ugandans will now be required to possess a National Identification Number (NIN) to legally marry, following a directive from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). This applies to all marriage types in Uganda, including civil, customary, and religious unions. The decision to

October 2, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Tanzania Sees Fuel Prices Drop in October

Tanzania vehicle owners are experiencing relief as fuel prices have decreased for October 2024. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) announced the revised prices on Wednesday, attributing the drop to a decline in fuel costs in the Middle East. According

October 2, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

RC Malima Condemns Elder Abuse and Neglect

The Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, has strongly condemned the mistreatment and neglect of elders, actions which violate the country’s laws and regulations. He stated that such behavior undermines the well-being and development of the elderly. Hon. Malima made these

October 2, 2024

Health·Tanzania

A 198-Year-Old Mosque Set To Be Demolished In Mbalizi

The historic mosque that has stood for 198 years in the small town of Mbalizi, in the Mbeya region, is expected to be demolished to make way for the construction of the Mbalizi-Makongolosi Road. This statement was made by the Chunya District

October 1, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Four Convicted Of Gang Rape, Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

The Resident Magistrate’s Court of Dodoma (Integrated Justice Delivery Centre) has sentenced four individuals, including officers from the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (JWTZ) and the Prisons Department, to life imprisonment and fined them one million Tanzanian shillings each. This verdict was delivered

October 1, 2024

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