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 Electoral Commission Vows Credible 2025 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to deliver a transparent, fair, and peaceful electoral process. At a national stakeholders’ meeting held in Dodoma, INEC Chairperson and retired Court of Appeal Judge Jacobs Mwambegele emphasized that the commission will conduct the
Tanzania Allows Prisoners to Vote in 2025 Presidential Election
For the first time in its democratic history, Tanzania will allow certain prisoners and detainees to participate in the upcoming 2025 General Election—a move being viewed by many as a significant step toward inclusive governance. The announcement came from Ramadhani Kailima, Director
Tyre Fire Forces Emergency Jet Evacuation on Denver Runway
A routine flight from Denver International Airport turned into a frightening ordeal on Saturday afternoon when a tyre fire forced the emergency evacuation of a packed passenger jet moments before takeoff. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was bound for Miami,
Fertiliser Subsidy Boosts Farming but Faces Crisis
Tanzania’s agriculture sector is experiencing a significant revival. In the 2023/24 season alone, the country produced a record 12 million tonnes of maize and 3.2 million tonnes of rice, helping it surpass 128% food self-sufficiency—a remarkable achievement in a region often plagued
Tanzania Flags 8,703 Duplicate Voter Registrations
The country’s top electoral body has revealed that 8,703 voters were found to have registered more than once in the official voter roll. The announcement was made by Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who said
Tanzania Urges Action to Prevent Drowning Deaths
As Tanzania joins the world in observing International Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, national experts are calling for coordinated, evidence-based efforts to reduce the high number of water-related deaths, particularly among fishing and lakeside communities. At a press conference in Dar
China Reaffirms Support for Tanzania’s Defence Modernization
China has once again expressed its strong commitment to helping modernize the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF), underscoring the close military partnership between the two countries and their shared goal of promoting peace and security in the East African region. Speaking ahead
Deadly Wildfire Ravages Southern Cyprus Amid Record Heat
A devastating wildfire has swept through southern Cyprus, claiming the lives of two people and destroying dozens of homes as temperatures soar to an expected 44°C (111°F). The blaze began Wednesday afternoon near the village of Malia in the Limassol District, rapidly
Tanzania Expands Clean Cooking in Public Schools
Tanzania is scaling up efforts to create a cleaner and healthier energy future, beginning in classrooms. In a historic move, Kibasila Primary School in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, has become the first public school in the country to