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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Tanzania Court Reviews Closed Trial for Tundu Lissu
Government lawyers have requested that the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairman of Chadema, not be broadcast live, citing concerns for the safety and anonymity of secret witnesses. The plea was filed on Wednesday by Solicitor General Nassor Katuga before Resident
EU Leaders Urge Trump to Ensure Europe’s Security
European Union leaders have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to safeguard European security ahead of his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, is expected to focus on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, now in
Africa Emerges as Leader in HIV Research
The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, recently held in Kigali, Rwanda, has highlighted a transformative shift in the role of African researchers in global HIV research. For decades, Africa was seen primarily as a testing ground for studies
TBN Praises Government Support for Ethical Election Reporting
The Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN) has praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her steadfast commitment to fostering a peaceful and developed nation, highlighting the vital role of accurate and responsible information in supporting national stability. The remarks came from TBN Chairman Beda
Madagascar Assumes Leadership of SADC Council Ministers
Madagascar has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers, as member states were urged to strengthen regional cooperation and push for deeper economic integration. The announcement came during a ceremony attended by top diplomats and
Tanzania Survey Reveals Highest Paying Job Sectors
Young professionals and fresh graduates eyeing lucrative careers may want to focus on finance, public administration, and manufacturing, as new official data ranks these fields among the top earners in Tanzania’s formal employment market. The findings come from the 2023/24 Tanzania Formal
Tanzanian Extradited to U.S. in Cartel Arms Case
A Tanzanian man is facing trial in the United States after being accused of helping supply military-grade weapons worth $58 million (Sh145 billion) to one of the world’s most violent drug cartels. Subiro Osmund Mwapinga, was arrested in Accra, Ghana, on April
Samia Inspires Unity at CCM Fundraising Launch
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Chairperson of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), officially launched the party’s major fundraising drive ahead of the 2025 Tanzanian general election. The event, held at Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam, aimed to raise TZS 100 billion to finance
Court Upholds Secret Witnesses in High-Profile Lissu Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has rejected a legal bid by the defence team of opposition leader Tundu Lissu to block the use of anonymous witnesses in a politically sensitive criminal trial. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, August 12, 2025,