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Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared before the High Court in Dar es Salaam on treason-related charges on Monday, remaining calm and composed as legal proceedings continued in one of the country’s most closely watched political cases. Lissu, who serves as chairman

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged tougher action against negligence and the misuse of public funds, warning that her government will hold public institutions and officials accountable wherever financial mismanagement is identified. Speaking during the annual Dividend Day ceremony at the State

Tanzanian lawmaker Esther Bulaya has called on citizens to reject actions that could undermine the country’s peace and stability, saying national unity remains essential as Tanzania navigates growing global economic uncertainty. Speaking on June 29, 2026, during a meeting with members and

Tanzania’s government has received a record Sh1.32 trillion (about US$510 million) in dividends and other investment returns from state-owned enterprises and companies in which it holds minority shareholdings, highlighting the growing contribution of public investments to the country’s finances. The figure, announced

Tanzanian security authorities have significantly increased police deployments across Dar es Salaam as the country prepares for a potentially sensitive period marked by online calls for demonstrations and heightened security concerns ahead of the annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba).

Tanzania has transformed its tax administration over the past three decades, expanding the number of registered taxpayers from just 75 at the establishment of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in 1996 to 8.4 million today, a milestone that reflects the country’s growing