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
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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
Prime Minister Orders Urgent Lake Chala Water Project
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has given the Ministry of Water a strict two-week deadline to complete the process of securing a contractor for the
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Africa Must Repatriate Its Gold For Economic Independence-Analyst
The ongoing debate surrounding the storage of gold reserves by the Central Bank of West African States in France has sparked a critical conversation about Africa‘s economic sovereignty. A presidential candidate in Benin’s upcoming 2026 election and an insightful economic analyst Bertin
Rapper-Turned-Scholar Earns PhD in Scotland
In a genre often known for swagger, struggle, and survival, one East African rapper is rewriting the rules—not just with a pen, but with a PhD. Popular rapper Chemical, who now proudly goes by the title Dr Lubao, has made headlines after
Dar es Salaam Port Launches Timed Berthing System
The Dar es Salaam Port has introduced a new system known as Fixed Berthing Windows (FBW) at its second container terminal. The change marks a shift from the traditional first-come-first-served approach to a more structured, scheduled method of docking ships. The idea
Soaring Divorce Rates Spark National Concern
The government has voiced growing concern over the rising number of divorce cases across Tanzania, urging families, marriage institutions, and community leaders to help strengthen the foundation of relationships through values-based education and counseling. Speaking in Parliament during the presentation of the
Tanzania Reviews Laws to Tackle Youth Addiction
Concerned by the rising number of young people becoming addicted to shisha smoking and gambling, the Tanzanian government has launched a review of laws regulating tobacco use and gaming activities. The Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr. Damas Ndumbaro, made the
Tanzania Launches Bold Strategy to Transform Agriculture
Tanzania has launched the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (Agcot), an ambitious national plan inspired by the success of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (Sagcot). Unveiled by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on April 27 and further endorsed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan
Tanzania, Vietnam Deepen Ties at Historic Event
Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, joined global dignitaries on Tuesday to mark a major milestone in Vietnam’s history — the 50th anniversary of national unification. Held in Ho Chi Minh City on April
China Rapidly Catching Up in AI, Says Tech Leader
In a recent appearance in Washington, D.C., Jensen Huang, a prominent figure in the global technology industry, said China is no longer lagging far behind the United States in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). His remarks come amid growing international focus
TPDF Recruitment: Tanzania Army Opens New Job Opportunities
The Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) announced today opportunities for Tanzanian youth with secondary school to college degrees to enlist in the military. Colonel Gaudentius Ilonda, TPDF Spokesperson and Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, told a press briefing in Dodoma