Will 100-Shilling Mobile Tax Hurt Citizens Most?
A proposed 100-shilling levy on every mobile money transaction in Tanzania has triggered a growing national debate over the cost of living, digital finance,
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Tanzania Parliament Approves Sh12.5 Trillion National Budge
In a decisive parliamentary session that underscores Tanzania’s continued fiscal expansion and long-term development ambitions, the National Assembly has approved a Sh12.5 trillion budget
Aweso Urges Water Authorities to Cut Losses
Tanzania’s Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, has directed all water supply and sanitation authorities across the country to intensify efforts in reducing non-revenue water
Tanzania Cracks Down, Revokes 40 Mining Licences
The decision by the Tanzanian government to revoke 40 mining exploration licences marks not just a regulatory crackdown, but the latest chapter in a
Chadema Ban Lifted As Court Restores Political Rights
The legal battle surrounding Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) has taken a decisive turn after the Court of Appeal of Tanzania overturned a
Changing Honey Into A Certified Tanzanian Brand
Tanzania’s beekeeping industry is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, as producers, investors, and policymakers work to unlock the full economic potential of one
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China, U.S. Restart Trade Talks Amid Tariff Strains
After months of economic tension and rising tariffs, senior trade representatives from the United States and China are set to meet this weekend in Geneva for high-level discussions aimed at defusing the ongoing trade war. The meeting will bring together U.S. Treasury
Speaker Defends Fairness in Public Hiring Process
Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has reaffirmed that the Tanzanian government remains committed to ensuring that job opportunities within public institutions are offered fairly and transparently, based strictly on qualifications and legal guidelines—not regional background. Speaking in Parliament on
Fuel Prices Fall Nationwide, Offer Relief
Tanzanians will feel some relief at the fuel pump this month following a nationwide drop in fuel prices, as announced by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA). The new prices, which took effect today, come at a time when transport
Foreign Affairs Office Nears Completion In Dodoma
The construction of the new Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation headquarters in Mtumba, part of Dodoma, Tanzania’s administrative capital, is approaching finalization, with approximately 90 percent of the project now complete. This milestone was confirmed during an official inspection
Carl Peters: The Controversial Architect of German Colonialism
In the late 19th century, as European powers scrambled for colonies in Africa, one man emerged as a pivotal figure in Germany’s colonial ambitions: Carl Peters. His legacy is one of ambition, controversy, and imperialism. Carl Peters was a German explorer, journalist
Samia Urges Journalists to Safeguard Nation’s Image
Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanian journalists to wield their pens responsibly, emphasizing that the media plays a crucial role in protecting the nation’s image — much like soldiers guard its borders. Speaking during the Samia Kalamu Awards ceremony held at
Kariakoo Derby Rescheduled Amid Lingering Controversy
The Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) has officially released an updated fixture list to wrap up the 2024/2025 season, with the highly anticipated clash between Young Africans SC (Yanga) and Simba SC now scheduled for June 15, 2025. The match, known as
UAE Bestows Top Honor on President Samia Suluhu Hassan
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has received one of the United Arab Emirates’ highest national honors — the Mother of the Nation Order — in recognition of her leadership in championing sustainable development and social progress in Tanzania. The award was formally presented
Tundu Lissu To Appear In Person As Court Rejects Virtual Trial
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has ruled that opposition leader Tundu Lissu must physically appear in court for the continuation of his trial, effectively rejecting the prosecution’s request for the proceedings to continue virtually. The ruling came after Lissu’s legal team, led