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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President Samia to Launch Tanzania’s Vision 2050 Roadmap
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s first woman to hold the highest office, will officially unveil Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050 on July 17, 2025, in a national ceremony to be held at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre in Dodoma, the capital city.
Deputy PM Praises Tanzania’s Thriving Cooperatives
Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Dotto Biteko has lauded the transformative progress of Tanzania’s cooperative sector, calling it a key driver of economic growth and rural empowerment. His remarks came during the country’s celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives, held this year
Tanzania Wins Global Award for Health Tech
Tanzania has been awarded the WSIS Prizes 2025 in the e-Health category, a prestigious recognition of the country’s bold strides in digital health innovation through the Kadi ya Matibabu project. The award was conferred during the ongoing World Summit on the Information
Kagame Warns Kinshasa Over Peace Deal Breach
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has voiced strong support for a peace agreement recently signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but has also issued a stern warning about any potential bad faith actions from Kinshasa. Speaking in Kigali during Rwanda’s Liberation
Tanzania Launches Rescue Boat on Lake Victoria
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday reaffirmed the Tanzanian government’s commitment to strengthening emergency response and rescue infrastructure across the country’s inland waterways. Her remarks came as the government launched a newly built search-and-rescue boat on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in
Tanzania Embarks on Nuclear Energy Future
Tanzania has officially announced its intention to integrate nuclear power into its national electricity mix, a historic move that signals the country’s commitment to energy modernization and climate-conscious development. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali, Rwanda on June 30,
World Bank Raises Poverty Threshold to $3 Daily
The World Bank has officially revised the international poverty line, increasing it from $2.15 to $3.00 per person per day. The new figure—equivalent to approximately TSh7,834—is now the globally accepted threshold for extreme poverty. The change was announced following the release of
Tazara Moves to Digital Ticketing Era with E-Government Link
The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a historic symbol of pan-African connectivity, is set to embrace a modern future by adopting a centralized e-ticketing system connected to the Tanzania e-Government platform. The announcement was made during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade
Armed Men Disrupt Human Rights Briefing in Nairobi
What was meant to be a solemn press conference by grieving mothers turned into a chaotic and violent scene on June 6, when armed men stormed the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. The attack occurred just before a