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Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections

Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the annual election of deputy mayors and deputy council chairpersons in a move aimed at improving stability, reducing public
June 27, 2026

Child Labour Crisis Worsens, Africa Hit Hardest

A new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that over 160 million children across the globe are still engaged in child labour, with Africa accounting for more than half of this troubling figure. The report, released in June 2025, paints
June 14, 2025

Magufuli Bridge Opening to Unite Lake Regions

Tanzania is preparing for a major milestone in its infrastructure journey with the official launch of the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, a 3.2-kilometre structure that now connects Kigongo in Mwanza Region to Busisi in Geita Region, across the iconic Lake Victoria. The
June 14, 2025

Kawe MP Gwajima Free to Seek Re-election

Despite the recent deregistration of his church, Bishop Josephat Gwajima, the current Member of Parliament for Kawe, has been cleared by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to seek re-election in the upcoming 2025 Tanzanian General Election. The clarification came from Kinondoni
June 14, 2025

Fire Guts 32 Shops at Temeke Stereo Market

 A raging fire has destroyed at least 32 shops at Temeke Stereo Market, one of the busiest open-air trading hubs in Dar es Salaam, leaving many traders in despair and raising fresh questions about safety in Tanzania’s informal economy. The fire broke
June 14, 2025

Tanzania to Enforce Travel Insurance for Tourists

The Government of Tanzania has announced plans to make travel insurance mandatory for all foreign nationals entering the country. The proposal, outlined on June 12, 2025, during the presentation of the 2025/26 National Budget by Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba,
June 13, 2025

Tanzania’s Public Debt More Than Doubles Since 2019

Tanzania’s total public debt has climbed to a record Sh104.9 trillion in 2025, more than doubling from Sh50.77 trillion in March 2019, as the country continues borrowing to fund large-scale development projects. Compared to Sh91.71 trillion recorded during the same period in
June 13, 2025
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