OUT, PDPC Launch National Data Protection Programme
Tanzania has taken another major step towards strengthening digital privacy and security after the Open University of Tanzania (OUT), in partnership with the Personal
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Tanzania Expands Tanga Port to Boost Trade
The Tanzanian government has announced plans to construct a new 300-metre berth at the Port of Tanga as part of an ambitious infrastructure programme
Samia Urges Institutions to Stop Naming Everything After Her
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued one of her clearest messages yet against the growing practice of naming public programmes, institutions and government
Tanzania Seizes Sh4.9 Billion Smuggled Minerals Nationwide
Tanzania has intensified its fight against illegal mineral trade after authorities seized minerals worth nearly Sh4.9 billion in a series of anti-smuggling operations carried
Tibaijuka Calls For Lissu Release Amid Debate
Former Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development Prof. Anna Tibaijuka has appealed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan to consider releasing CHADEMA Chairman
Tanzania Targets Drug Abuse Among Civil Servants
Tanzania’s Drugs Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has intensified its campaign against drug abuse among public servants after investigations revealed that some government employees
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Mbowe Reappears Publicly at Vision 2050 Ceremony
After months away from the spotlight, veteran Tanzanian opposition leader Freeman Mbowe made a notable public return on Thursday, July 17, 2025, during the official unveiling of Tanzania’s Vision 2025–2050. The high-profile event was held at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre (JKCC)
Tanzania Charts Bold Future With Vision 2050 Launch
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was officially honoured on July 17, 2025, for her leadership in shaping the country’s next long-term plan — the National Development Vision 2025–2050. The recognition came during a national ceremony held at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre (JKCC)
DOJ Removes Prosecutor in Epstein, Diddy Cases
Department of Justice, federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has been removed from her post in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, played a major role in high-profile cases involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Tanzania Charts Bold Future with Vision 2050
The government of the United Republic of Tanzania officially unveiled its new Vision 2050, a long-term national development strategy designed to guide the country toward becoming a high-income economy by mid-century. This strategic framework succeeds the Tanzania Development Vision 2025 and has
TPDF Commander Urges Focus on Global Competitions
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Jacob John Mkunda, has issued a call to action for the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) to intensify training efforts and boost preparations ahead of two major international military sports events: the East African Community (EAC)
Trump Expands Global Tariffs, Over 150 Nations Affected
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will soon issue formal notifications to more than 150 countries, informing them of upcoming tariff hikes set broadly at 10% or 15%. The measure is part of a new, more assertive trade
EU Urged to Halt Aid to Countries Restricting Opposition
During a session of the Human Rights Committee at the European Parliament on July 15, 2025, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Michael Gahler urged the European Union to suspend all financial aid to countries where opposition parties are prevented from freely
University Admissions Open Amid Major Education Reforms
The 2025/26 university admissions season is now underway, marking an important milestone for higher education in Tanzania. This year’s admissions come on the heels of sweeping reforms designed to modernize degree programmes and better align academic offerings with the evolving demands of
Government Overhauls Media Policy to Embrace Digital Age
The Government of Tanzania is finalizing a comprehensive overhaul of its National Information Policy, replacing the two-decade-old 2003 version. The updated policy aims to align with the country’s Constitution, meet international human rights standards, and adapt to fast-moving technological changes. The announcement