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Tundu Lissu Returns To Court In Treason Trial

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
July 4, 2026

Greed-Fueled Kidnapping Rocks Kigamboni Distric

The recent arrest of Zakia Timu, a resident of Mikwambe in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, has sparked considerable outrage and concern among local residents. Zakia faces serious allegations of kidnapping four-year-old Zulkaiya Ndambwe, a case that has captured the public’s attention due
August 28, 2024

Government Allocates 47,404 New Jobs Nationally

The government has announced the approval of 47,404 new job positions for the 2023/24 fiscal year, distributed across various regions based on workforce needs. This initiative aims to address employment gaps in critical sectors such as Education and Health. The recruitment process,
August 28, 2024

Samia Congratulates Dr. Ndugulile’s WHO Victory

President Samia Suluhu has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, who has been elected as the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. Dr. Ndugulile, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Kigamboni, won this prestigious position
August 28, 2024

Zanzibar’s Liquor Import Issues Impact Economy

The Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) has conducted an investigation into recent changes in the issuance of liquor import licenses, which revealed significant issues leading to tax losses between January and June 2024. These issues, which include corruption, tax evasion, and inadequate business
August 27, 2024

Tanzania Receives TAZAMA Pipeline Dividend

The Government of Tanzania has received a substantial dividend of TSh 4.35 billion from the Tanzania-Zambia Pipeline Company (TAZAMA), marking the first such payment since 2019. This milestone, celebrated in Dar es Salaam, is closely tied to the recent visit of President
August 27, 2024

Nyerere Bridge Generates Sh102 Billion in Nine Years

The Nyerere Bridge in Kigamboni, a key infrastructural project linking the Kigamboni district with the mainland of Dar es Salaam, has generated Sh102.18 billion in revenue over nine years of operation, according to recent government disclosures. However, the full repayment of the
August 27, 2024

Vice President Urges Tightened Oversight on School Buses

Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has called for urgent measures to tighten the regulation of school buses across Tanzania, citing significant concerns over their safety standards and the qualifications of drivers. Speaking during the national road safety week and the 50th anniversary
August 27, 2024

Lissu Backs Lion Named After Him

Opposition Chadema Vice Chairman Tundu Lissu has said that President Samia was not wrong when she decided to name a lion after his name due to his background. Lissu’s comments follow an utterance by President Hassan during the just-concluded Kizimkazi Festival. On
August 27, 2024
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