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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SpaceX Invests $2 Billion In xAI Venture
Elon Musk has directed SpaceX to invest $2 billion into his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. This investment is part of a larger $5 billion equity funding round, underscoring Musk’s vision to integrate AI deeply across his business ventures. The deal follows the
Chadema Spokesperson Detained Over Sedition Charges
Tensions are mounting in Tanzania’s political landscape following the arrest of Brenda Rupia, the Director of Communications and Publicity for the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), over allegations of spreading false and seditious information. In an official statement released by the
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82
Nigeria has lost one of its most prominent post-independence leaders, Muhammadu Buhari, who died at age 82 while undergoing medical treatment in London. His death was confirmed by his longtime media aide on Sunday, July 13, sparking tributes and reflection across the
Tanzania Ambassador Resigns Over Ethical Concerns
Tanzania’s Ambassador to Cuba, Humphrey Polepole, has stepped down from his post and relinquished all official public roles, citing deep ethical concerns and disillusionment with the state of governance in Tanzania. The resignation, communicated through a letter dated July 13, 2025, was
US Drops Charges Against Utah Vaccine Doctor
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped all charges against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr., a Utah plastic surgeon accused of destroying over $28,000 worth of COVID-19 vaccines, distributing thousands of fake CDC vaccination cards, and administering saline solution to children
Tanzania Moves to Curb Drug Transit in Buses
The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) and the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) are set to launch a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at educating upcountry bus drivers, conductors, and operators about the laws and dangers of carrying illegal drugs. The initiative
Tanzania Urges Africa to Use G20 Spotlight
Tanzania is urging African nations to make the most of a historic opportunity: the G20 Summit 2025, which will be hosted by South Africa, the first sub-Saharan country to lead the influential global forum. This call came from Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo,
Courtroom Clash After Opposition Leader’s Case
Frustration and tension filled the courtroom on July 11, 2025, as opposition leader and Member of Parliament Tundu Lissu faced off with prison officers and legal officials following the High Court’s dismissal of his recent application. The dispute began shortly after the
Tanzania Eyes Tech-Led Future Through Ocean
As the winds of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) sweep across the globe, Tanzania and Zanzibar stand at a defining moment in their development journey. With bold vision and smart application of technology, both regions have a unique chance to leap over