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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Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Power Plant Amid Winter
A series of Russian drone strikes hit a power and fuel facility in Mykolaiv, a southern city in Ukraine, leaving more than 46,000 residents without heat during one of the coldest periods of the year. The attack is part of an ongoing
Tanzania Moves Towards Real Estate Law Reform
Tanzania is on the brink of significant changes in its real estate sector, as the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development works to finalize a new law. The law, which has been under review for some time, aims to regulate
Four Children Tragically Die in Fire Accident
In a devastating incident in the village of Mazoezi, Nachingwea District, Lindi Region, four children from the same family have tragically lost their lives after a fire broke out in their home. The fire, which was caused by a candle, claimed the
Uganda Government Moves to Transfer Besigye’s Case
In a significant development in Uganda’s ongoing political tensions, the government has announced plans to move the case of opposition leader Kizza Besigye from a military court to a civilian court. This shift comes as the government has urged Besigye to end
Jay-Z Takes Legal Action Against Tony Buzbee
Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee after a sexual assault case filed by Buzbee against the rapper was dismissed earlier this year. The lawsuit originally claimed that Jay-Z had assaulted a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music
Tanzania’s Foreign Exchange Earnings Show Growth in 2024
Tanzania has once again demonstrated its economic strength, with tourism remaining the top foreign exchange earner for the country in 2024. According to the latest data from the Bank of Tanzania, the tourism sector brought in an impressive $3.65 billion last year,
Uganda’s President to Be Promoted to Marshal Rank
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, revealed that his father, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will be promoted to the esteemed rank of Marshal on June 9, 2025. This historic promotion will take place during Uganda’s Heroes’ Day celebrations, a day
African Leaders Push for Reparations at AU Summit
At the 38th African Union (AU) Summit taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 15 and 16, 2025, African leaders are taking a historic step toward addressing the painful legacy of slavery, colonialism, and their lasting effects on the continent. Under
Minister Bashungwa Unveils New Buses for Inmates
Tanzania’s Minister of Home Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, has launched seven new buses for the country’s Prison Service. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on February 14, 2025, at the Prison Service Headquarters in Dodoma, Bashungwa urged officials to take good care of the