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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Pinda to Launch Eastern Zone Nane Nane
Mizengo Pinda, the former Prime Minister of Tanzania and current presidential advisor on agriculture, is scheduled to inaugurate the Eastern Zone Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition this coming Saturday at the Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere showgrounds in Morogoro Region. The Nane Nane event,
Tanzania Forest Reserve Spotlights Rare Albino Hippo
Deep in the Lindi Region of southern Tanzania, a rare natural wonder is gaining international attention: a white albino hippopotamus, living freely in a remote forest reserve. Found within the expansive Pondiro Nature Forest Reserve, this extraordinary animal has become the focal
Tz and Grenada Deepen Economic and Diplomatic Cooperation
Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Grenada, with a particular focus on creating jobs for youth and advancing industrial development. The pledge was made by Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa during a meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell,
Tanzania’s Breastfeeding Success Shows Strong National Progress
Tanzania has recorded remarkable progress in promoting breastfeeding, as new figures show that more mothers are embracing exclusive breast milk feeding during their babies’ critical first months of life. Recent health data reveal that the percentage of infants who are exclusively breastfed
China Launches Child Subsidy to Address Falling Birth Rates
China has introduced a landmark nationwide subsidy program, offering parents 3,600 yuan annually (approximately £375 or $500) for each child under three years old. This financial support is the government’s first large-scale initiative to help families with the cost of raising young
African and Caribbean Leaders Seek Stronger Trade Partnership
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa At the opening of the 4th Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2025), held at the Radisson Conference Centre in St. George’s, Grenada, called on African and Caribbean nations to work together more closely to overcome the
Ivory Coast President to Seek Fourth Term Amid Political Strife
Ivory Coast’s incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, has formally declared his intention to run for a fourth term in the presidential election scheduled for October 2025. This announcement has stirred significant political debate within the country, especially given the controversial constitutional
Tundu Lissu Legal Case Faces Further Delay
Government prosecutors have asked the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court for more time to finalize legal procedures required to transfer the high-profile treason case involving opposition politician Tundu Lissu to the High Court of Tanzania. The delay is attributed to a pending decision
CCM Drops Dozens of MPs Ahead of Election
With national elections looming, Tanzania’s long-ruling political party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has taken a bold step by excluding over 30 incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) from its initial list of approved candidates. This major shake-up follows the party’s internal vetting process,