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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

Tanzania Blocks Over 80,000 Platforms Over Harmful Content

The Government of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), has taken a bold step to protect children by shutting down more than 80,000 digital platforms—including websites, blogs, forums, and social media accounts—that were found to be circulating content deemed harmful
May 5, 2025

Tanzania Plans New Law to Regulate Building Sector

Tanzania’s Minister of Works, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, stood before Parliament on Monday, May 5, 2025, with a firm message of reform and responsibility. As he presented the Ministry’s Budget Estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year, the minister spoke not only of figures
May 5, 2025

Popemobile to Become Mobile Clinic for Gaza Children

In a powerful symbol of compassion and hope, one of the late Pope Francis’ iconic popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic to serve children in the Gaza Strip—fulfilling what has been described as one of his final wishes before
May 5, 2025

Zitto Kabwe Makes Bold Bid to Reclaim Kigoma Seat

Former Member of Parliament and former ACT-Wazalendo party leader Zitto Kabwe has officially launched his political comeback, collecting nomination forms on Sunday as he prepares to contest the Kigoma Urban parliamentary seat in the 2025 general elections. The event, held at the
May 5, 2025

Food Shortages Spark Deadly Protests in Kakuma Camp

Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya , with police firing live bullets at the protestors, according to local media. The protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp. According to residents, conditions in the
May 4, 2025

Cholera Outbreak Hits Tanganyika Province in DRC

A cholera outbreak has struck Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 100 cases reported since the start of this week in the Nyemba and Kalemie health zones. Health officials have confirmed two deaths linked to the outbreak. Dr.
May 4, 2025

Lissu to Begin Hunger Strike in Prison

Tundu Lissu, Chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA, is set to commence a hunger strike while in custody at Ukonga Prison, protesting what he describes as a denial of justice in his ongoing legal battles. The move was announced by his lead
May 4, 2025

Makonda Urges Arusha Residents to Embrace Investment Opportunities

Arusha Regional Commissioner, Hon. Paul Makonda, officially inaugurated the Arusha Regional Investment Forum today, May 3, 2025, at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), calling on Tanzanians—especially Arusha residents—to recognize and seize investment opportunities within the region. Makonda emphasized that the main
May 4, 2025
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