Four Held Over Brutal Student Murder In Tanzania
Police in Tanzania have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of a student from the Institute of Finance Management following the discovery
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Tanzanian Tanzanite Shines At Met Gala
Indian billionaire and philanthropist Sudha Reddy made a striking global fashion statement at the 2026 Met Gala after wearing a $15 million tanzanite necklace
Ruto Praises Tanzania NSSF Nairobi Investment
The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has commended a major investment by the Tanzania National Social Security Fund in Nairobi, describing it as a
Fuel Prices Surge as Global Tensions Disrupt Supply
A fresh increase in fuel prices has been announced by Tanzania’s energy regulator, signaling renewed pressure on household budgets and business operations as global
Tanzania Secures Three-Year Miss World Hosting Rights
Tanzania has secured hosting rights for the Miss World pageant for three consecutive years beginning in 2027, in a move officials say is expected
Body Recovered in Dar es Salaam Identified as Missing Student
Authorities in Tanzania have confirmed that a body recovered from the Msimbazi River in Dar es Salaam has been identified as that of a
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Tanzania Agriculture Sector Undergoes Strategic Transformation
The Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to overhaul the nation’s agriculture sector, aiming to reverse decades of underperformance that left farmers relying on “divine intervention” rather than structured national support. Speaking before the National Assembly of Tanzania on May 21,
Tanzania Doubles Maize Production, Eyes Regional Leadership
Tanzania is cementing its position as a regional agricultural powerhouse after more than doubling its maize production in less than three years — a development hailed as a turning point for food security and economic resilience in the region. The announcement was
Tanzania Deports Activists Amid Political Trial Tensions
Regional concern is mounting after Tanzanian authorities detained and deported several Kenyan and Ugandan human rights activists who had traveled to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The incident has reignited questions about political openness and civil liberties in
Resilient Maasai:Guardians of Tradition And Culture In East Africa
The Maasai who originated from North of Lake Turkana, north west Kenya in the lower Nile valley and began migrating southward during the 15th century, with their rich and extraordinary culture. are Perhaps the most renowned tribe in Africa. They are semi-nomadic
Hungary Begins Formal Exit from International Criminal Court
Hungary’s parliament has approved legislation to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to international justice. The bill, passed on Tuesday, officially starts a one-year countdown before Hungary’s withdrawal from
Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced for Embezzling Funds
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for embezzling approximately $247 million in public funds. The court’s decision follows a comprehensive legal process that spanned
Tanzania Secures Government Social Media Accounts After Hack
Yesterday, Tanzania faced a cyber incident when several official social media accounts belonging to government institutions were hacked. However, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, has reassured the public that the situation is now under control. Speaking about the
Tanzania Bans Use of Foreign Currencies Nationwide
The government of Tanzania has officially banned the use of foreign currencies — including the U.S. dollar — for domestic transactions. The new measure, which came into effect in March 2025, mandates that all payments for goods and services within the country
Speaker Backs Maternal Health Policy Continuity
Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has endorsed the government’s commitment to sustaining free maternal health services, following a debate in Parliament that highlighted gaps in the implementation of the 2007 National Health Policy of Tanzania. The discussion, held on