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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Global Crackdown Nets Over 33 Tons of Drugs
A sweeping anti-narcotics campaign in Tanzania has resulted in one of the largest seizures in recent years, with authorities confiscating more than 33,000 kilograms of illicit drugs, thousands of cannabis seeds, and the destruction of sprawling cannabis plantations covering over 64 acres.
Australian Woman Sentenced to Life Over Poisoning Relatives
Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old Australian woman, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years for the murder of three of her estranged husband’s relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. The tragedy unfolded in July 2023,
Port of Dar es Salaam Welcomes Mega Ships
The Port of Dar es Salaam is steadily cementing its position as a major cargo hub for East and Central Africa, following a series of transformative upgrades that have modernized its infrastructure. Recent improvements now allow the port to accommodate mega ships
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeat
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, September 7, 2025, following significant electoral setbacks that led to mounting pressure from within his party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Ishiba’s decision comes after the LDP suffered historic defeats in both
Tanzania Tourism Revenue Rises Amid Conservation Push
Tanzania’s national parks and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area have recorded a remarkable 10.3 percent increase in tourism earnings for the year ending March 2025, reaching TZS 164.3 billion. The growth comes amid rising visitor numbers and sustained efforts to promote the country as a premier safari
Tanzania Pushes Green Agenda at Africa Trade Fair
Tanzania has used the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers to reaffirm its commitment to building an economy that values both industrial growth and environmental responsibility. Leading the delegation, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr.
Trump Threatens ‘Department of War’ Against Chicago
President Donald Trump has once again thrust the United States into a heated political storm after threatening to unleash what he now calls the “Department of War” on the city of Chicago. His remarks, shared through a fiery post on his Truth
Global Blood Moon Dazzles Night Sky Worldwide
The night of September 7–8, 2025, brought billions of people together under a shared spectacle—the total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon. As twilight deepened, the Moon gradually slipped into Earth’s umbra, glowing a haunting crimson that held viewers spellbound
Al-Shabaab Mortar Attack Targets U.S. Forces in Kismayo
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, U.S. and African partner forces stationed near Kismayo, Somalia, were subjected to a mortar attack. The assault targeted a military base close to Kismayo Airport, a strategic location in southern Somalia. According to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM),