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
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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
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
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University Admissions Open Amid Major Education Reforms
The 2025/26 university admissions season is now underway, marking an important milestone for higher education in Tanzania. This year’s admissions come on the heels of sweeping reforms designed to modernize degree programmes and better align academic offerings with the evolving demands of
Government Overhauls Media Policy to Embrace Digital Age
The Government of Tanzania is finalizing a comprehensive overhaul of its National Information Policy, replacing the two-decade-old 2003 version. The updated policy aims to align with the country’s Constitution, meet international human rights standards, and adapt to fast-moving technological changes. The announcement
Tanzania Destroys Cannabis Farms in Wildlife Corridor
Tanzania has launched a major crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation in one of the country’s most important conservation zones. Over a span of nine days, authorities destroyed 614 acres of cannabis farms in the wildlife corridor that links Mikumi National Park with
Four Injured in Hyena Attack in Tabora Village
Fear and shock gripped the small community of Bulundela village in Azimio Ward on the night of July 14, 2025, after four villagers were attacked and injured by a stray hyena. The incident occurred in Manonga Division, Igunga District, raising alarm over
Tanzania’s INEC Urges Fair Staffing Nationwide
As Tanzania moves closer to its highly anticipated 2025 general elections, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, has made a strong case for ethical recruitment and professional conduct in electoral preparations. Speaking at the opening of
Trump Scales Back Troops Amid LA Backlash
The Trump administration has begun withdrawing 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, weeks after their controversial deployment in response to widespread immigration protests and civil unrest triggered by federal enforcement operations. This marks a partial pullback of the roughly 4,000 troops—comprising
Tanzania Charts New Future with Vision 2050
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially launch the Tanzania Development Vision 2050, a national blueprint that will shape the country’s social and economic landscape over the next 25 years. The launch, scheduled for tomorrow, follows the conclusion of Vision 2025—a
Tanzania Sets $10 Billion Trade Goal with India
Tanzania has announced plans to expand its bilateral trade with India to over US$10 billion (approximately TZS 26 trillion) by the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The initiative also aims to increase Indian investments in Tanzania’s pharmaceutical industry—a sector critical to improving the nation’s
Cuban Minister Resigns Amid Uproar Over Poverty Remarks
Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, Cuba’s former Minister of Labour and Social Security, has resigned following widespread outrage over remarks dismissing the existence of beggars in the country. Her statement—made during a session of the National Assembly of People’s Power—claimed there are “no