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Will 100-Shilling Mobile Tax Hurt Citizens Most?

A proposed 100-shilling levy on every mobile money transaction in Tanzania has triggered a growing national debate over the cost of living, digital finance, and government revenue collection strategies, as citizens continue to weigh its potential impact on daily economic life. The
April 20, 2026

Ukraine’s Future Hinges on Survival, Not Land

As the war in Eastern Europe grinds on with no clear end in sight, Czech President Petr Pavel has warned that Ukraine may not currently have the military strength to retake all of its occupied territories without incurring unsustainable losses. In a
August 7, 2025

Rwanda and DRC Commit to Peace Framework

The Republic of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have formally agreed on an economic integration framework, marking a step forward in their fragile path to peace. The agreement, signed in Washington, D.C. in June 2025, is the outcome
August 7, 2025

Tanzania Mourns Death of Former Speaker Job Ndugai

Tanzania is in mourning following the death of Job Yustino Ndugai, the former Speaker of the National Assembly and long-serving Member of Parliament for Kongwa. Ndugai passed away earlier today in Dodoma, the country’s capital, while undergoing medical treatment. The announcement of
August 7, 2025

Media Urged to Foster Unity and Safeguard Data

As the country gears up for the 2025 General Election, media professionals across Tanzania have been urged to focus on promoting national cohesion and to remain vigilant in protecting personal data during election coverage. This call was made during a recent training
August 5, 2025

Opposition Parties Gear Up For Upcoming Elections

With only a few months left before the much-anticipated 2025 General Election, opposition parties across Tanzania are working hard to meet the deadlines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC has mandated that all political parties complete their internal vetting
August 5, 2025

Indonesia Supports Tanzania with Cloud Seeding Technology

The Republic of Indonesia has pledged to support Tanzania in adopting cloud seeding technology, a weather modification method aimed at enhancing rainfall to improve food production and mitigate the growing effects of climate change. The announcement was made by Indonesian Ambassador to
August 5, 2025

Nyerere Honoured as ‘Professor of Harmony’

The legacy of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, Tanzania’s founding president and a towering figure in Africa’s liberation movement, continues to echo across generations. This weekend, he was posthumously bestowed with the honorary title of ‘Professor of Harmony’ by the Tuko Sawa Society,
August 4, 2025
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