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Tanzania Scales Up Rural Power Access Project

The Government of Tanzania is extending electricity to under-served regions, with a focus on fishing communities, small-scale mining, industrial zones, and social service centers. Deputy Minister of Energy, Judith Kapinga, addressed Parliament today, affirming that …
May 14, 2025

Dr. Nchimbi takes over as CCM Secretary General

Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) National Executive Committee has announced the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi as the Secretary General of the party, following a decision made during a committee meeting earlier today. The meeting, presided over by the Chairperson, President …
January 15, 2024

Uganda arrests Kenya’s Ex-Minister over gold smuggling claims

Ugandan authorities are holding Kenya’s ex-Assistant Minister on allegations of smuggling 13 kilos of gold into the country using forged documents. The former minister was arraigned before an anti-corruption court on Wednesday where the bench directed his remand at Luzira  …
January 12, 2024

ACT-Wazalendo unveils sweeping Electoral Law reforms

Tanzania opposition party — ACT Wazalendo has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations seeking to overhaul the country’s electoral laws. The country’s Political Parties Act and the National Elections Act are all set for amendment and the stakeholder proposes reforms, …
January 7, 2024

Zambia Prez. pardons 588 prisoners

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 588 inmates in various correctional facilities across the country. Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security told the life sentence of an inmate was commuted to 35 years while two inmates on death row …
December 27, 2023

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