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Tanzania Leads Africa in Electricity Connections

Tanzania is leading Africa in connecting citizens to electricity, according to World Bank statistics cited by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi, as the government expands efforts to make power connections more affordable for households across the country. Ndejembi made the remarks on Friday,
October 2, 2026

Pensions for Non-Contributory Retirees

The Treasury Pension Office, under the Accountant General’s Department, is responsible for disbursing retirement benefits to national and political leaders, as well as public servants who do not contribute to any social security funds. This was stated by the Chief Accountant from
July 10, 2024

Minister Silaa Resolves Land Disputed in Mlabani Ward

The Minister of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development, Jerry Silaa (MP), has resolved a long-standing land dispute after residents of Mlabani Ward encroached on land owned by the Catholic Diocese of Ifakara since 1938. The church has agreed to receive compensation
July 9, 2024

Vice President Mpango Urges Kigoma Voter Engagement

 Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has urged residents of Kigoma to register in large numbers during the voter register update to participate fully in selecting capable leaders. He made the call during his tour of Uvinza District, emphasizing active participation in drafting
July 9, 2024

Public Support Frees Imprisoned Tanzanian Artist

Shadrack Chaula, a 24-year-old artist from Ntokela village in Rungwe, Mbeya, has been released from prison after being convicted of cybercrimes. Chaula had been sentenced to two years in jail or a fine of Tsh. 5 million ($2,000) for disseminating false information
July 9, 2024

ECOWAS Envoy Faye To Broker Sahel Crisis Talks

West Africa’s fractured regional bloc on Sunday urged Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to engage with the three military-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been threatened since they decided to leave the group in January. At
July 8, 2024

Biteko Directs Construction of Small Power Stations

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Doto Biteko has ordered the construction of small stations to receive, cool and distribute electricity in peripheral areas to deal with the problem of low voltage and sometimes frequent outages while great efforts have
July 8, 2024

Ubungo District Head Investigates Market Dispute

Head of Ubungo District, Hassan Bomboko visited the Simu2000 market in Dar es Salaam to verify reports of business closures and roadblocks by traders protesting the Ubungo Municipality’s decision to allocate 36,000 square meters to the Bus Rapid Transit Agency (DART) for
July 8, 2024
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