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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Parents Demand Action After School Food Theft
Parents at Magegele Primary School, situated in Kivavi Ward, Makambako Town Council of Njombe Region, Tanzania, are demanding legal action against teachers accused of stealing vital school food supplies and cash contributions. The theft, they say, has shattered trust and risks disrupting
South Africa Probes Police Minister in Criminal Scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave following explosive accusations that he conspired with criminal syndicates and obstructed high-level police investigations. The move, announced on Sunday, comes amid rising public pressure and concerns over the
Tanzania Sets Bold Goal for Tourism Growth
Tanzania is setting its sights high. By the year 2030, the country aims to welcome eight million tourists annually, a major leap from the over five million visitors recorded in 2025. The ambitious target was announced by Dr. Pindi Chana, the Minister
Tanzania Faces Tough Choice: Leaders or Looters?
As Tanzania heads toward its upcoming general elections in October 2025, a sobering question hangs in the air: are we genuinely choosing visionary leaders—or simply reinforcing the cycle of looters in power? Over the past decade, corruption has stopped being a hidden
Tanzania’s Natural Gas Revenue Experiences Remarkable Growth
Tanzania’s natural gas industry has witnessed significant growth over the past five years, with revenues climbing impressively from $55.1 million in 2020 to a record $144.1 million in 2024. This growth underscores the country’s expanding role in the global energy market and
Dar es Salaam Trade Fair Wraps Up With Strong Results
The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) wrapped up on Sunday, July 13, marking a successful 16-day event with sales surpassing TZS 7.06 billion and orders exceeding TZS 44.4 billion. Hosted at the Mwalimu Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds, the fair
Paul Biya, 92, Confirms Re-Election Bid for October
After weeks of silence and swirling speculation, Paul Biya—Cameroon’s president since 1982 and now the oldest head of state in the world at 92—has officially announced that he will be contesting for an eighth presidential term in the country’s upcoming elections set
Attorney General Orders Kiswahili Election Law Translations
In a move aimed at empowering Tanzanian citizens ahead of the country’s crucial national elections, Attorney General Hamza Johari has called for the urgent translation of all election-related laws into Kiswahili. Speaking during his visit to the Office of the Chief Parliamentary
Fuel Switch Error Blamed in Fatal Crash
A preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India (AAIB) has revealed that the fuel control switches of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner were shifted from “run” to “cutoff” just moments after takeoff, causing a catastrophic loss of engine thrust. The