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
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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
President Samia Sends Condolences Cardinal Pengo Death
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has extended heartfelt condolences following the passing of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop
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Government Urged To Review NGOs’ Financial Health
Following recent reductions and suspensions of international aid—especially from the United States and other donor countries—concerns have heightened about the financial wellbeing of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working across Tanzania. Lawmakers are now urging the government to conduct a detailed evaluation of NGOs’
Anti-Corruption Watchdog Recovers Farmers’ Missing Payments
In a welcome turn of events for rural farmers in Tanzania, over 79 million Tanzanian shillings — roughly US $31,000 — have been recovered and returned to cashew growers in the Mtwara Region, thanks to an aggressive anti-corruption drive led by the
Tanzanian MPs Demand Tougher Laws on Sexual Violence
Lawmakers in Tanzania have raised strong concerns over the rise in sexual violence, moral erosion, and the lack of public understanding of basic nutrition during an intense parliamentary session in Dodoma. The debate followed the presentation of the 2025/2026 national budget for
Tanzania Seeks $29 Million Boost for Social Welfare
The Government of Tanzania has requested Parliament to approve a Tanzanian shillings 76.1 billion (approximately USD 29 million) budget for the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups for the 2025/2026 financial year. The proposal was presented by Dr. Dorothy
Joseph Kabila Returns To DRC Amid Charges
Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has returned to his home country after spending two years in self-imposed exile. His return — to the eastern city of Goma, currently under the control of the M23 rebel
Anti-Corruption Watchdog Blocks Ghost Grave Payout
Tanzania’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), known locally as Takukuru, has thwarted an attempt to siphon off more than TSh 47 million in public funds through falsified compensation claims tied to the expansion of Serengeti National Park. The funds were
Commercial Farming Holds Key to Tanzania’s Growth
Commercial farming is steadily emerging as one of the most promising pillars of Tanzania’s economy, offering a pathway toward food security, rural transformation, and global competitiveness. As the government and stakeholders in the agricultural sector intensify their calls for transformation, attention is
Tanzania Seeks Approval for Security Budget Expansion
Tanzania’s Minister for Home Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, has requested Parliament to approve a proposed budget of TZS 2.07 trillion for the fiscal year 2025/2026, highlighting key priorities such as crime prevention, infrastructure improvement, and enhanced civil security. The presentation was made during
Tanzania Strengthens Global Trade Partnerships With Japan
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to boosting international partnerships, particularly with Japan, to drive national economic growth. His remarks were delivered during the Tanzania-Japan Business, Investment, and Tourism Forum, held in Osaka as part of preparations