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Legal Education Council Endorses OUT Quality

The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) has received strong recognition from the Council for Legal Education following an official inspection that highlighted significant improvements in academic delivery, digital learning systems, and institutional infrastructure within the Faculty of Law. The assessment, conducted at
April 22, 2026

Massive Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert Japan

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 has struck northern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting authorities to urge residents to move to higher ground for safety. The quake hit offshore near the coastal region of Iwate Prefecture, an area known for
April 21, 2026

Tanzania Pushes Global Shift Toward Private Investment

The Tanzanian government has intensified its call for a strategic shift in global development financing, urging the World Bank to significantly expand its support for private sector growth across Africa as a pathway to sustainable economic transformation. Speaking at the Africa Group
April 20, 2026

Rising Fuel Costs Drive Tanzania Transport Fare Hikes

Transport stakeholders in Tanzania are calling on the government to urgently review fuel-related levies, warning that escalating costs are placing mounting pressure on both operators and passengers across the country. The concerns follow a recent announcement by the Land Transport Regulatory Authority
April 20, 2026

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

Currency Shift Gains Pace As Dollar Faces New Pressure

A gradual but meaningful shift is unfolding in the financial system as more economies explore alternatives to reduce heavy reliance on the United States dollar. The movement is not sudden, but its direction is becoming increasingly clear. This is not about replacing
April 16, 2026

Tanzania Parliament Approves Sh12.5 Trillion National Budge

In a decisive parliamentary session that underscores Tanzania’s continued fiscal expansion and long-term development ambitions, the National Assembly has approved a Sh12.5 trillion budget for the Office of the Prime Minister and its affiliated institutions for the 2026/2027 financial year. The approval
April 16, 2026

Aweso Urges Water Authorities to Cut Losses

Tanzania’s Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, has directed all water supply and sanitation authorities across the country to intensify efforts in reducing non-revenue water (NRW), warning that persistent losses continue to undermine service delivery and national water investments. Speaking during the inauguration
April 16, 2026
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