Nationwide Blackout Exposes Tanzania’s Power Grid Risks
Tanzania was plunged into darkness on Saturday evening after a major technical fault crippled the National Electricity Grid, triggering a nationwide blackout that disrupted
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Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm
Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all
Tanzania Drops Controversial Motorcycle Tax Plan
Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance
Tanzania Shifts Sugar Tax To Imports
Tanzania has revised its proposed fiscal measures by scrapping a planned levy on domestically produced sugar and shifting the tax burden to imported sugar,
Tanzania Blocks Central Bank Emergency Lending
A major debate over fiscal discipline and central bank independence has ended in Tanzania after the government withdrew controversial proposals that would have allowed
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Tanzania Strengthens Health Sector for Future
Tanzania has once again demonstrated its commitment to enhancing its health sector and reducing reliance on imported medicines, a move highlighted during the 75th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Lusaka, Zambia. The meeting, which brought
Unsafe Foods Threaten Health in Tanzanian Markets
Tanzanian consumers are facing growing risks from substandard and potentially unsafe food products flooding local markets. From questionable milk powder to flours with undisclosed additives, shoppers often have no way of knowing what they are consuming, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.
China’s Parade Signals Global Power and Ambitions
China’s grand military parade in Tiananmen Square on Wednesday marked 80 years since the end of World War II, blending historical commemoration with a vivid display of modern military capabilities. President Xi Jinping presided over the event, overseeing columns of troops, advanced
House Panel Publishes Epstein Files Amid Transparency Demands
The U.S. House Oversight Committee has released more than 33,000 pages of records linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking one of the most extensive public disclosures in the case to date. The documents, handed over by the Justice Department after
Court to Revisit Mpina Nomination Dispute September 8
The legal and political spotlight in Tanzania turns to Dodoma on Monday, September 8, 2025, as the High Court of Tanzania prepares to revisit the complaint filed by opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina of ACT Wazalendo. At issue is whether the country’s
Arusha Governor Calls for Voter Participation in Karatu
In the highlands of northern Tanzania, the Regional Governor of Arusha Region, CPA Amos Gabriel Makalla, has urged local leaders to rally their communities ahead of the upcoming general election on October 29, 2025. Meeting in Karatu District, Governor Makalla addressed a
Sudan Landslide Leaves Village in Ruins
In the remote Darfur region of western Sudan, a landslide has wiped out the village of Tarasin, leaving devastation on a scale that local residents and aid groups describe as unimaginable. Early reports suggest that more than 1,000 people may have lost
Arusha Tourism Growth Drives Calls For Leadership
As Tanzania approaches its general elections later this year, stakeholders in the tourism sector are urging the electorate to choose leaders who can address infrastructure challenges and unlock the full potential of the industry. Arusha, often regarded as the “safari capital” of
Ghana President Removes Chief Justice After Inquiry
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has officially dismissed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following the recommendations of an investigative committee. The move ends a period of suspension that began in April, after complaints were lodged against the Chief Justice by three individuals. The