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Majaliwa Pushes for Swift BRT Phase Two Completion

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed operators of the second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dar es Salaam to work around the clock to ensure all remaining infrastructure is completed without delay, paving the way for immediate service
August 14, 2025

Tanzania Unveils Five New Special Economic Zones

The government of Tanzania has officially designated five new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in a strategic push to accelerate industrial growth and ensure that citizens reap the benefits of the nation’s economic transformation. The newly approved zones—Nala Dry Port in Dodoma, the
August 14, 2025

Tanzania Intercepts 30 Tonnes of Narcotic Kratom

Tanzania’s fight against narcotics has taken a dramatic turn after authorities intercepted 30 tonnes of mitragyna speciosa—commonly known as kratom—smuggled into the country disguised as agricultural fertilizer. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) confirmed that the latest seizure involved 18.5 tonnes
August 13, 2025

Tanzania Court Reviews Closed Trial for Tundu Lissu

Government lawyers have requested that the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairman of Chadema, not be broadcast live, citing concerns for the safety and anonymity of secret witnesses. The plea was filed on Wednesday by Solicitor General Nassor Katuga before Resident
August 13, 2025

Africa Emerges as Leader in HIV Research

The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, recently held in Kigali, Rwanda, has highlighted a transformative shift in the role of African researchers in global HIV research. For decades, Africa was seen primarily as a testing ground for studies
August 13, 2025

Tanzania Survey Reveals Highest Paying Job Sectors

Young professionals and fresh graduates eyeing lucrative careers may want to focus on finance, public administration, and manufacturing, as new official data ranks these fields among the top earners in Tanzania’s formal employment market. The findings come from the 2023/24 Tanzania Formal
August 13, 2025

Tanzanian Extradited to U.S. in Cartel Arms Case

A Tanzanian man is facing trial in the United States after being accused of helping supply military-grade weapons worth $58 million (Sh145 billion) to one of the world’s most violent drug cartels. Subiro Osmund Mwapinga, was arrested in Accra, Ghana, on April
August 13, 2025

Samia Inspires Unity at CCM Fundraising Launch

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Chairperson of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), officially launched the party’s major fundraising drive ahead of the 2025 Tanzanian general election. The event, held at Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam, aimed to raise TZS 100 billion to finance
August 13, 2025
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