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
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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
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
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
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Sudan Stuns Nigeria with Dominant 4–0 Victory in CHAN
Sudan’s Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has lauded the national football team for their “outstanding performance” after they delivered one of the most remarkable results in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The emphatic 4–0 triumph over Nigeria on Tuesday in Zanzibar has
Tanzania Leads Landmark SADC–U.S. Dialogue Forum
Senior officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United States met in Antananarivo for the inaugural SADC–U.S. Senior Officials Dialogue Forum. The event represents a major step in strengthening cooperation between the two partners. Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the
Trump Eases Rocket Launch Rules, Boosts Space Industry
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 13, 2025, aimed at relaxing federal regulations for commercial rocket launches. The order is intended to simplify the permitting process by removing or speeding up environmental reviews for launch licenses managed by
Tanzania’s 2025 Election Campaigns Officially Begin
As Tanzania approaches its general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, the political atmosphere is heating up. The official campaign period begins on August 28, and political parties are intensifying their preparations to reach voters across the country. The ruling party, Chama
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
Tanzania Launches Drive to Build Digital Forensics Skills
Tanzania has embarked on a major push to strengthen its capabilities in digital forensics, aiming to equip experts with the tools to investigate and present electronic evidence at a time when cybercrime and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) risks are on the rise.
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
Museveni Warns Ugandans Against Paying for Access
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned citizens against giving money to individuals who claim they can arrange meetings with him, calling the practice “unacceptable” and warning that it undermines trust in government institutions. Speaking during a meeting with the Army Council at State
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