Diamond, Zuchu Divorce Rocks East African Entertainment
The highly publicised separation between Tanzanian music power couple Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu has evolved beyond celebrity news, igniting widespread debate over wealth management,
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Algeria’s Zanzibar Donation Revives Six Decades of African Solidarity
When an Algerian military aircraft touched down at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport carrying more than nine tonnes of educational equipment, it delivered far
Algeria Boosts Zanzibar Education With Over USD 600,000 In Educational Equipment
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has donated nine tonnes of educational equipment valued at more than USD 600,000 to Ahmed Ben Bella Secondary
Mbarawa Charts Bold New Future for TAZARA
The Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) into a modern and globally competitive railway, positioning it as
Kwagilwa Shuts Illegal Plastic Bag Factory
The Government has intensified its fight against environmental pollution after shutting down an illegal plastic bag manufacturing factory in Chanika Mwisho, Dar es Salaam,
Government Enlists Media to Drive Clean Cooking
The Government has called on media organisations across Tanzania to play a leading role in accelerating the adoption of clean cooking energy, saying journalists
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UK Names First-Ever Woman To Lead MI6
The United Kingdom has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), making her the first woman to lead the country’s foreign intelligence agency. Metreweli, who joined MI6 in 1999, will become the 18th chief of the
Woman in Kenya Claims to Be Virgin Mary
In a rural village in western Kenya, a woman’s extraordinary claim is drawing growing public attention—and sparking widespread discussion around faith, identity, and mental health. Judith Nafula, a 50-year-old resident of Busia County, has declared that she is the reincarnation of Mary,
US Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 Nations
The United States is preparing to significantly expand its travel restrictions to include 36 additional countries, potentially barring thousands of foreign nationals from entering the country. This follows a recent presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, who cited concerns over national
Cedi Surges to Lead Global Currency Rankings
The Ghanaian cedi has emerged as the world’s best-performing currency in 2025, appreciating by an extraordinary 42 percent against the United States dollar since January. The surge marks a dramatic reversal in Ghana’s economic trajectory and has drawn global attention. Once listed
African Child Day 2025 Demands Stronger Action
As the continent commemorated the International Day of the African Child on June 16, 2025, governments were urged to reflect on the progress and shortfalls since the adoption of child-focused budgeting and policies in 2010. This year’s theme, “Planning and Budgeting for
Tundu Lissu Allowed to Represent Himself in Court
In a landmark legal development that could reshape Tanzania’s political discourse, opposition leader and CHADEMA party chairman Tundu Lissu has been granted the right to represent himself in court in an ongoing treason trial, currently underway at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court.
Putin, Trump Discuss Urgent Need for Peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at length on Saturday, June 15, about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as broader tensions across the Middle East. According to Yuri Ushakov, a senior foreign policy aide
Syria Grants Israel Air Access Amid Escalating Tensions
In a rare and unprecedented policy shift, the government of Syria has authorized the use of its airspace by Israeli and allied military aircraft in response to increasing drone and missile attacks launched by Iran. This dramatic move comes amid heightened regional
Congregants Arrested Outside Deregistered Church in Dar
Tensions flared on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, when dozens of worshippers from the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, popularly known as Ufufuo na Uzima, were arrested for congregating outside their sealed-off premises. The arrests come weeks after