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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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
Climate Displacement Crisis Forces Urgent Global Action
A rapidly intensifying wave of climate-driven displacement is forcing governments, humanitarian agencies and global institutions to confront what experts now describe as one of
“Retirement Does Not Apply To Politics” — Wasira
CCM Vice Chairman for Mainland Tanzania, Stephen Wasira, has clarified his stance on retirement in politics, explaining that stepping back applies to public service
Dar es Salaam Enforces Market Road Safety Measures
The Dar es Salaam City Council has launched a decisive operation to clear traders from unauthorized areas around Kariakoo, the city’s bustling commercial heart,
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Tensions Rise Over U.S.-Ukraine Rare Earth Deal
A diplomatic standoff appears to be brewing between the United States and Ukraine after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against withdrawing from a rare earth minerals deal. Speaking to reporters, President Trump did not mince words. “He’s trying
Dar es Salaam Authorities Take Action on Street Begging
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has issued a firm directive, giving social welfare officers one week to remove beggars, street children, and their mothers from the streets and relocate them to government shelters. Chalamila stressed that anyone who refuses to
Seven Killed, Many Injured in Kilimanjaro Road Tragedy
A devastating accident in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Region has left seven people dead and 23 others injured after a vehicle carrying choir members lost control and overturned in the Pare Mountains. The tragedy occurred on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, in Same District,
China’s Robotic Library Revolutionizes Book Borrowing
China has opened a new robotic library that boasts an impressive collection of 5 million books. This innovative, three-story facility is designed to make borrowing books quicker and more efficient, handling up to 2.7 million requests every year. At the heart of
U.S. Ends Free Military Aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the United States will no longer offer free military aid to Ukraine, marking a significant shift in the financial support the country has relied on since the war with Russia began. This change has caused
Utah Bans Pride Flags in Government Buildings
Utah has made headlines as the first state in the U.S. to pass a law banning the display of LGBTQ+ pride flags in all government buildings and public schools. The decision has sparked a lot of debate, with people on both sides
Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Proposal on Military Aid Loans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump that would treat military aid to Ukraine as loans rather than grants. This new approach, which would require Ukraine to repay U.S. military assistance over time, has sparked
Heavy Rains Cause Chaos, Disrupt Transport Nationwide
Ongoing heavy rains across Tanzania have caused widespread damage and disruption, leading authorities to urge residents in high-risk areas to evacuate and seek safety. In Dar es Salaam, the collapse of a temporary bridge connecting Bonyokwa and Kinyerezi has caused major traffic
CCM Donates Funds for Sigrada’s Medical Treatment
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in Mufindi District, Iringa, has raised TSh 1,553,500 to help with the medical expenses of Sigrada Mligo, the Women’s Wing Secretary of the Democratic Party of Progress (CHADEMA) in Njombe. The funds will be used for her treatment