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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Digital Governance Talks to Open in Tanzania
The 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will officially commence in Dar es Salaam on May 29, 2025, with Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, expected to inaugurate the high-level continental meeting. The three-day event, which runs
President Samia Condemns Civil Servants Leaking Information
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s head of state, has issued a stern warning to public officials who leak confidential government information on social media platforms. Speaking at the State House in Dar es Salaam during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed leaders,
Judge Blocks Ban on Harvard’s Foreign Students
A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, blocking its controversial attempt to revoke the ability of Harvard University to enroll international students. The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs in
Tanzania And Burkina Faso Sign Cardiac Health Pact
The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Tanzania has entered into a formal partnership with the government of Burkina Faso. The agreement, signed in Dar es Salaam, aims to strengthen capacity in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Speaking after the
Tanzania’s Tax Incentives Spark Worry Over Revenue Losses
Despite having nearly five million registered taxpayers, Tanzania continues to suffer major losses in potential public revenue, largely due to expansive incentives offered to both domestic and foreign investors. These incentives—ranging from tax holidays to exemptions on customs duties—are intended to attract
Brazil Rallies Nations To Eradicate Global Hunger
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has challenged the world to act urgently against hunger and poverty, describing them not as inevitable hardships, but as consequences of political inaction. His remarks come as Brazil hosts the Second Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Attends Expo 2025 in Osaka
Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, has arrived in Osaka, Japan as the country’s representative at the World Expo 2025 Osaka, a major international event designed to showcase global innovation, cultural exchange, and sustainable solutions for future societies. Landing on May 23, 2025,
Deputy Minister’s Convoy Delayed by Rural Mud Trap
What was supposed to be a smooth official tour took an unexpected detour in Pwani Region, Tanzania, when a police vehicle in the convoy of the Deputy Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Marryprisca Mahundi, got stuck in thick mud along a
Tanzania Expands Subsidy for Clean Cooking Solutions
The Government of Tanzania has launched a major initiative to subsidize clean cooking technologies across the country. Speaking in Parliament, Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, revealed that more than 452,000 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders are being distributed with a 20–50%