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
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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
Tanzania Cardinal Polycarp Pengo Dies, Church Mourns
The death of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, has marked the end of one of the most influential religious careers
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Putin Surprises Crowd, Speaks German to Citizenship Seeker
Russian President Vladimir Putin surprised both the audience and viewers across the country by responding fluently in German to a man requesting help with his Russian citizenship application. The exchange took place during a community-focused event in the Kaluga Region, where a
CHADEMA Raises Legal Concerns Over Election Rules
Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has raised serious constitutional concerns over new electoral conduct regulations introduced ahead of the 2025 General Election. The party argues that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has overstepped its legal mandate by using the new rules
CCM Adjusts Internal Poll Schedule Ahead of Elections
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has officially announced a change in the timeline for selecting its candidates for parliamentary, local council, and Zanzibar House of Representatives seats ahead of Tanzania’s 2025 General Election. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, by
Beloved Tanzanian Actress Caroline ‘Carina’ Hawa Dies in India
Tanzania’s entertainment industry is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars. Caroline Hawa, affectionately known by her screen name Carina, has died while undergoing medical treatment in India for a chronic stomach condition that she had battled for over eight
Opposition Criticizes Tanzania’s Election Code Enforcement
Tensions are rising in Tanzania’s political landscape after the country’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, was disqualified from participating in the upcoming October 2025 general elections. The disqualification follows the party’s refusal to sign the Code of Ethics issued by the Independent National
China Halts Boeing Jet Deliveries Amid Rising Tensions
China has ordered its major airlines to suspend all deliveries of Boeing aircraft. The decision comes at a tense moment in U.S.-China relations, following a sharp increase in tariffs on both sides of the Pacific. The directive, which affects some of China’s
Lusinde Criticizes National Job System in Parliament
In a passionate address in Parliament on Monday, April 14, 2025, Livingstone Lusinde, the Member of Parliament for Mvumi (CCM), raised serious concerns about the country’s current employment system. He argued that the system is failing to fairly serve the people of
Russia Moves Ahead with Powerful Combat Robots
Russia is developing what could become the world’s most powerful army of AI-driven combat robots. These machines are built to operate with minimal human input, combining cutting-edge technology with military strategy in ways previously reserved for science fiction. Military officials say the
China Unveils Smart AI System for Car Inspections
China has launched a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system that promises to transform how vehicle inspections are carried out, reducing time, effort, and human error in the process. The new system, which is currently being tested in several centers across the country, can