Tanzania Opens Major Probe Into Election Violence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a sweeping criminal investigation into violence linked to Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election period, signaling a potentially historic attempt
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Mystery Deepens Over Arusha Businessman Death
Police in northern Tanzania are investigating the mysterious death of businessman Sifaeli Christofa Mollel, whose decomposed body was discovered inside a house linked to
Tanzania Opposition Accuses Registrar Over Political Pressure
Political tensions have escalated in Tanzania after the Registrar of Political Parties issued a formal notice to the opposition party CHADEMA, requesting it to
Tanzania Seizes 66,048 Litres Illicit Chemicals
Tanzanian authorities have intercepted 66,048 litres of illicit precursor chemicals in a major anti-narcotics operation in Dar es Salaam, exposing what officials describe as
Tanzania Sets Transport Reform Agenda 2026/27
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious transport development agenda for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining eight strategic priorities aimed at modernising infrastructure and improving efficiency
CRDB Campaign Second Draw Rewards Six Winners
The excitement surrounding the ongoing CRDB Bank TemboCard Visa campaign intensified after six lucky customers emerged winners during the second official draw of the
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Mbeya and Tanga Struggle to Attract Investment
Despite their strong economic profiles, Mbeya and Tanga are struggling to translate their regional gross domestic product (GDP) strength into actual investment and job creation. The challenge highlights a growing disconnect between regional economic performance and real-time investment facilitation in Tanzania. Data
CCCC Marks Dragon Boat Festival With Tanzanian Community
A celebration of color, culture, and community spirit unfolded in the coastal suburb of Kawe, where Tanzanians and Chinese nationals came together to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, an annual Chinese tradition with a legacy spanning over two millennia. The event was
Trump Presents Musk Key After DOGE Exit
In a symbolic gesture marking the end of an unusual government partnership, U.S. President Donald Trump handed over a golden key to Elon Musk at a ceremony held at the White House on May 30, 2025. The event marked Musk’s departure from
CCM Manifesto Pledges to Revive Constitution Review Process
In a vibrant and politically charged gathering in the nation’s capital, the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has officially launched its 2025–2030 Election Manifesto, signaling a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s political future. At the heart of the new agenda is a bold
Kabila Visits Rebel-Held Goma Amid Growing Regional Concerns
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has recently traveled to Goma, a city in the volatile eastern province of North Kivu, currently controlled by the armed group M23. This visit comes after Kabila was stripped of his parliamentary immunity,
Government to Reclaim Idle Cooperative Lands in Kilimanjaro
Tanzania’s Minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has announced a sweeping move to address the chronic shortage of arable land in the Kilimanjaro Region, vowing to dissolve underperforming cooperative societies that are failing to utilize their vast land holdings. Speaking in the National
MP Calls for Transport Law Overhaul in Parliament
Tanzanian lawmaker Rashid Abdallah Shangazi, representing the Mlalo constituency, has urged the government to initiate a comprehensive legal review of the national transportation framework. The aim, he says, is to unlock the door for greater private sector participation in major infrastructure projects
Palestinian Ambassador Cries at UN Over Gaza Crisis
An emotional plea from Riyad Mansour, the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, brought silence to the UN Security Council chamber this week as he wept while describing the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. Mansour
Dar Leaders Give Traders Two Weeks to Move
Authorities in Tanzania’s bustling commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, have given informal traders operating along access roads near Kariakoo Market a strict two-week ultimatum to vacate the area—clearing the path for the much-anticipated reopening of one of East Africa’s busiest trading hubs.