Arusha Directs Councils To Clear Health Commodity Debts
The Arusha Regional Administrative Secretary, Dr Toba Alnason Nguvila, has directed all council directors in the region to prepare clear plans for settling debts
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REA Boosts Salt Production For Women In Singida
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) has constructed modern salt production infrastructure for women in Nsunsu Village, Iramba District, Singida Region, in a move expected
DAWASA Urges Businesses To Help Curb Water Loss
The Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) has urged businesses that depend heavily on water, including car washes, brick makers and
Tanzania Urges Farmers To Embrace Date Palm Farming
Farmers in Tanzania have been encouraged to embrace date palm cultivation as a drought-tolerant crop that can help communities adapt to the effects of
TFS Warns 328 New Employees Over Unauthorized Absence
The Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) has warned 328 newly recruited employees against leaving their assigned work stations without following official procedures, saying unauthorized
Kikwete Inspects Safer Communities Project In Tabora
Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has begun a four-day working visit to Tabora Region, inspecting the implementation of the Safer Communities Project being
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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 Lissu, a decision that could significantly shape one of the country’s most closely watched political trials. The case,
Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new questions about urban planning, infrastructure coordination, and the visual future of Tanzania’s commercial capital. Across once-quiet residential streets
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in a move that reflects both the scale of the inquiry and the continuing search for answers in one
Slaa Warns Justice Must Precede National Reconciliation
Veteran Tanzanian politician Wilbrod Slaa has urged the country to confront the painful human reality behind last year’s election violence, saying genuine reconciliation cannot begin while families are still grieving, searching, and waiting for answers. In a candid interview, Dr Slaa spoke
ICC Reform Debate Gains Global Momentum
Debate over reforming the International Criminal Court (ICC) intensified this week as diplomats and legal scholars convened in The Hague on 19–20 February 2026 for a policy forum examining the court’s global legitimacy and operational balance. The gathering brought together representatives from
BRICS Advances Gold-Linked Trade Settlement Discussions
Finance officials from BRICS member states held technical consultations in Moscow on 20–21 February 2026, advancing discussions on alternative trade settlement mechanisms that may incorporate gold-linked instruments and expanded use of local currencies. The meeting, organized under the rotating BRICS coordination framework,
Security Guarantees Talks Intensify As Ukraine War Drags
Diplomatic efforts aimed at securing long-term security guarantees for Ukraine entered a renewed phase on 21–22 February 2026, as senior officials from the United States, European Union, and Ukrainian delegations held consultations in Geneva. While no formal peace agreement was announced, diplomats
DRC Tightens Control Over Strategic Mineral Exports
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced new regulatory measures aimed at strengthening state oversight of strategic mineral exports, signaling a shift toward greater resource sovereignty amid intensifying global competition for critical metals. The announcement was made on
Leaders Launch Bold Fight Against Financial Colonialism
African governments, entrepreneurs, and regional organizations are intensifying efforts to resist exploitative trade practices, debt traps, and predatory investments that have long limited economic sovereignty across the continent. At a conference on African Economic Independence held in Nairobi from 18–19 February 2026,