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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China Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Statehood Rights
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated Beijing’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating that Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and should not be treated as a political bargaining chip. His remarks come as tensions in the Middle East continue to
Lavrov Praises Trump’s NATO Remarks Amid Ukraine War
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for his stance on NATO, suggesting that Trump recognizes the alliance’s expansion as a key factor in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking before Russian lawmakers, Lavrov highlighted Trump’s comments that
Tanzania’s Startup Boom: Fintech Leads, Other Sectors Lag
Tanzania’s startup ecosystem is growing fast, but one sector is getting the lion’s share of investmentfintech. In 2024, the country raised $53 million in startup funding, and a staggering 75% of that went to financial technology companies. This mirrors a wider trend
Minister Slams Contractor Over Delays in BRT Project
The Minister of Works, Abdallah Ulega, has strongly criticized delays in the ongoing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase IV project, blaming the Chinese contractor for failing to meet deadlines despite receiving a substantial payment of Sh36 billion. During his site inspection on
Student’s Death Sparks Debate on Corporal Punishment
The tragic death of Form Two student Mhoja Maduhu has reignited concerns over the use of corporal punishment in Tanzanian schools, with child rights organizations calling for urgent reforms. Maduhu, a student at Mwasamba Secondary School in Busega district, Simiyu region, lost
U.S. Considers Plan to Inspect Iranian Oil Tankers
The U.S. government is reportedly discussing a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea, a move that could escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran. The proposal is said to be part of broader efforts to enforce sanctions aimed at
US Official Calls Russia-Ukraine Conflict a Proxy War
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine as “a proxy war between nuclear powers,” underscoring the deep geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict. His remarks come at a time when Western nations continue to provide
Belarus President Encourages Cryptocurrency Mining Initiative
In an interesting move aimed at boosting Belarus’s economy, President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the country’s energy minister to explore the possibility of mining cryptocurrency. Lukashenko sees the excess electricity available in Belarus as an untapped resource that could be put to
Elon Musk Criticizes USAID’s Global Political Influence
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy by accusing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of meddling in foreign governments and promoting extreme left-wing politics around the world. His comments, made on social media, have raised