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 Opens Amnesty Window For Illegal Firearms
The government of Tanzania has announced a special two-month window allowing citizens to hand over illegally owned firearms without facing prosecution. The nationwide amnesty, which runs from September 1 to October 31, 2025, is part of efforts to strengthen community safety and
Gold Prices Surge as Dollar Declines Globally
A fresh shift is underway in the global economy as gold prices climb while the U.S. dollar continues to weaken. Analysts say the two movements are closely tied to efforts by BRICS nations to reduce their reliance on the dollar in trade
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan Region
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The shallow tremor, approximately 10 kilometers deep, shook communities across Nangarhar Province and was felt as far away as Kabul
Hamas Spokesman Killed Amid Gaza Escalating Conflict
Israel has confirmed that Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The strike targeted a residential area in the Rimal neighborhood on August 30, 2025, resulting in
Children Deserve Holidays Free From Forced Labor
Across the country, schools have closed for short holidays, and the familiar hum of children playing fills homes. This brief pause from classroom routines is often a welcome moment for kids to relax, explore hobbies, and enjoy time with family. However, experts
Tanzania’s Prisons Embrace Clean Energy Transition
Tanzania is making significant strides in its commitment to environmental sustainability and public health by transitioning its correctional facilities to clean energy sources. On August 30, 2025, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan, inaugurated the nationwide clean cooking energy
East Africa Strengthens Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Dar es Salaam will host a high-level forum on September 1, 2025, aimed at addressing the growing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in East African waters. The Blue Voices Roundtable will bring together government officials, regional organizations, researchers, NGOs,
Israeli Strike in Yemen Kills Houthi Prime Minister
An Israeli airstrike on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, has killed the prime minister of the Houthi-run administration along with several senior ministers, marking one of the most significant blows to the movement’s leadership since the war began. The attack, carried out on
Mbeya Bodaboda Riders Demand Fair Loan Contracts
In Mbeya, Tanzania, motorcycle taxi operators—commonly known as Bodaboda riders—are calling for fairer loan agreements and formal contracts, saying such measures could help reduce the number of accidents that continue to plague the sector. The riders argue that the pressure to make