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President Samia Names New Leaders to Key Institutions

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed new board chairpersons to several major national institutions in a leadership reshuffle aimed at reinforcing governance standards, regulatory oversight, and strategic sector performance. The latest appointments affect agencies responsible for national statistics, rail transport development, environmental
February 12, 2026

Bashe Defends Farmers, Criticizes Mpina

Agriculture Minister Husein Bashe has called out Kisesa MP Luhaga Mpina, urging him to show gratitude towards the government rather than stirring controversy in the agricultural sector, which he described as vital to Tanzania’s economy. Bashe’s remarks followed Mpina’s claims, circulating in
September 12, 2024

CHADEMA Sets Nationwide Protests

Tanzania’s leading opposition party, CHADEMA, has announced plans for nationwide protests starting on September 23, 2024, if the government fails to address critical issues, including the return of abducted individuals and the resignation of certain political figures. The announcement was made by
September 12, 2024

Call for Swift Justice in Kibao Case

The family of Chadema cadre Ali Kibao has demanded a swift and thorough investigation into his death and requested regular updates on the progress. Kibao, who was abducted by armed men on September 6, 2024, from Kibo Complex, Tegeta, Dar es Salaam,
September 11, 2024

New Initiative to Support Vulnerable Youth

The Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups, Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, announced a new initiative aimed at empowering young males aged 15-24 who are at risk, to protect them from infectious diseases, including HIV. This program will complement existing efforts
September 11, 2024

Parliamentary Committee Criticizes English Medium Schools

The Parliamentary Committee on Education, Culture, and Sports has criticized all local authorities across the country, urging them to cease using government-run English medium schools as revenue sources. The committee’s chairperson, Ms. Husna Sekiboko, made this statement today during a visit to
September 11, 2024

Tanzania Expands Specialist Medical Services

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has significantly improved access to specialized medical services at the National Hospital Muhimbili, with over 35 specialist services now available at the Mloganzila and Upanga facilities. This enhancement has notably reduced the need for patients to seek referrals
September 11, 2024

Woman Dies in Arusha Abortion Attempt

A woman identified as Irene, a resident of Moivaro Ward in Arusha, was found dead on September 10, 2024, following a failed attempt to terminate her pregnancy. Neighbors, who became concerned when Irene did not emerge from her home in the morning,
September 11, 2024

Technical Glitch Delays Dodoma-Bound Train Service

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train traveling between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma faced a technical delay on September 10, 2024, marking the second incident since the service’s launch in July. According to a statement by the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC), the
September 11, 2024

Minister Demands Simplified Water Service System

Minister for Water, Jumaa Awesso, has directed the Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) to ensure that the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) does not impede water service delivery across the country. The minister stressed that while the system was implemented to
September 11, 2024
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