Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
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Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in
Slaa Warns Justice Must Precede National Reconciliation
Veteran Tanzanian politician Wilbrod Slaa has urged the country to confront the painful human reality behind last year’s election violence, saying genuine reconciliation cannot
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
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
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More Than 10,000 Refugees Flee DRC to Burundi
Thousands of people have crossed into Burundi in the past few days, seeking refuge from the ongoing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Over 10,000 refugees have arrived since February 14, as reported by Burundi’s Ministry
Government Tackles Delays in Stolen Phone Investigations
The issue of delayed investigations into stolen phones has become a growing concern in Tanzania, with many citizens expressing frustration over the slow pace of action from law enforcement. In response, the Minister for Internal Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, has urged the police
Tanzania’s Economy Remains Stable, Central Bank Reports
Tanzania’s economy is on steady ground, according to the latest update from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT). Governor Emmanuel Tutuba shared that the country’s financial sector has maintained its stability throughout the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, showing low levels
Julius Nyerere Dam Project Nears Full Completion
Tanzania is on the brink of a major milestone with the nearly finished Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Project (JNHPP). The project, which has already seen 95.8% of its total cost paid, is expected to bring a fresh wave of relief for the
Tanzania’s Horticulture Sector Becomes Top Export Earner
Tanzania’s agriculture is undergoing a major transformation, with horticulture now leading the way as the country’s top export earner. Fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers have overtaken traditional cash crops in generating foreign exchange, marking a significant shift in the
Tanzania Seeks UK Partnership for Infrastructure Development
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Philip Mpango, has invited UK investors to explore opportunities in the country’s key infrastructure sectors, highlighting roads, railways, and renewable energy as priority areas for collaboration. Dr. Mpango made the call during a meeting at Chamwino State House
Tanzania Probes Foreign Traders’ Presence in Kariakoo
A government-appointed committee investigating the growing number of foreign traders in Kariakoo has made significant progress, with half of its work now complete. The committee, formed by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, on February 2, has been meeting
Tanzania, US Strengthen Ties Through Military Exercise
The Tanzanian People’s Defence Force (TPDF) and the United States military have successfully concluded the Justified Accord 2025 joint training exercise, marking another milestone in the two nations’ military cooperation. The closing ceremony, held in Msata, Coast Region, brought together senior leaders
LGBTQ+ Muslim Leader Muhsin Hendricks Killed in Ambush
A shocking tragedy has struck South Africa after renowned imam and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Muhsin Hendricks was fatally shot in an ambush. The 57-year-old religious leader, known as the first openly gay imam in the world, was attacked on Saturday morning while