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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Tanzania Extends Maternity Leave for Premature Births
Tanzania has introduced changes to its Employment and Labour Relations Act, Cap. 366, to extend maternity leave for mothers who give birth prematurely. Under the new provisions, mothers will now receive paid maternity leave for up to 40 weeks after giving birth,
Musician Delcat Idengo Tragically Killed in Goma
Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, popularly known as Delcat Idengo, was found dead in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). # He was reportedly killed while filming a music video on Thursday, with witnesses saying his body was discovered
Are Bodaboda Riders Above the Law On traffic Regulation
A total of 1,113 Tanzanians have lost their lives due to motorcycle accidents between 2022 and 2024. This statistic was shared by the Deputy Minister for Internal Affairs, Mr. Daniel Sillo, during a parliamentary session held in Dodoma. The report was prompted
M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu, Intensifying DRC Conflict
After days of tension, M23 rebels have successfully entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), further escalating the ongoing conflict in the region. This follows their recent conquest of Nyabibwe in South Kivu
Government Pushes for Vocational Training in Prisons
Tanzania’s Minister for Home Affairs Innocent Bashungwa, has urged the Tanzania Prisons Service to take full charge of a new initiative designed to provide vocational training to prisoners. The goal is to equip inmates with valuable skills and offer them nationally recognized
Jay-Z and Diddy Cleared of False Allegations
Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been cleared of allegations in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed they assaulted her in 2000 when she was just 13 years old. The case, filed by a plaintiff identified only as
Dr. Tulia Ackson Opens IPU Meeting on SDGs
Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Dr. Tulia Ackson, officially opened an important meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This gathering focused on the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and
Simbachawene Encourages Leaders to Trust Capable Employees
The Minister for Public Service Management and Good Governance, George Simbachawene, has called on public sector leaders to stop fearing capable employees and start empowering them with meaningful work. Speaking in Dodoma, he addressed leaders from various government offices, urging them to
U.S. Army Ends Transgender Enlistment and Health Coverage
The U.S. Army has announced that it will no longer accept transgender individuals for enlistment, nor will it provide gender-affirming medical care for active-duty service members. This new directive comes as part of a broader push from the Department of Defense, seeking