SADC Praises Tanzania Clean Cooking Energy Strategy
The Southern African regional bloc has commended Tanzania’s approach to expanding access to clean cooking energy, describing it as a practical and results-driven model
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Committee Inspects Progress at Julius Nyerere Dam
A government oversight committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress and performance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project following an official inspection visit conducted
Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
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Tanzania Enters U.S. Visa Bond Program
Tanzania will soon join a select group of countries whose citizens are required to post a visa bond when applying to enter the United States. Beginning October 23, 2025, Tanzanian nationals seeking B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visas will need to provide
Uganda Marks 63rd Independence Day with Unity, Growth
On October 9, 2025, Uganda celebrated its 63rd Independence Day at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event highlighted the nation’s journey toward unity and progress since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered a keynote
Dar es Salaam Leader Moves to Fix Water Crisis
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila made an unannounced visit to the offices of the Dar es Salaam Water and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) in Mwananyamala, Kinondoni. The visit came as residents across several city districts continue to grapple with inconsistent water
Inspector Testifies as Tundu Lissu Treason Case Deepens
The long-running treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu took another turn on Thursday as Inspector John Kaaya, a police cyber-crime officer, testified before a three-judge panel at the High Court of Tanzania. The courtroom, packed with observers and journalists, listened closely
Government Orders Tobacco Firms to Clear Farmer Debts
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe issued a strong directive to tobacco-buying firms across Tanzania: settle your debts to farmers — more than US$5 million in total — by October 30, 2025. The announcement came during a special meeting that brought together farmers,
Peace Through Clean Energy: Dar es Salaam Leads the Way
Standing before a crowd at Mwembe Yanga grounds on October 9, 2025, Dar, Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila delivered a message that went far beyond energy policy — it was a call for a new kind of peace. “There’s a peace that cannot
Wasira Defends Samia’s Leadership Amid Online Attacks
In a lively campaign rally on October 9, 2025, seasoned politician Stephen Wasira stood before a cheering crowd to express his strong support for Samia Suluhu Hassan, describing her as a courageous and results-driven leader who has steered the nation through some
Historic Ceasefire Agreement Reached in Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 8, 2025, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in Gaza. The initial agreement includes the release of all hostages held by
Tanzania Strengthens Fight Against Mineral Smuggling
Government experts from multiple agencies convened in Dodoma this week to discuss strategies for tackling mineral smuggling in Tanzania, under the guidance of Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo. The meeting brought together officials from law enforcement, inspection