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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High Court Halts Chadema Operations After Lawsuit
The High Court of Tanzania has issued an interim injunction suspending all political activities of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Tanzania’s largest opposition party. The court’s decision follows a lawsuit filed by several party members from Zanzibar, who allege marginalisation within
Samia Warns Public Firms Over Government Dependence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan made it clear that public enterprises in Tanzania must begin to carry their own weight — or risk being sidelined. Speaking during a dividend and contribution handover ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam, the President
Russia, North Korea Resume World’s Longest Train Route
After more than four years of border closures and suspended services, Russia and North Korea are set to reopen one of the longest passenger train routes in the world. Beginning next Tuesday, June 17, a non-stop train will depart Pyongyang, North Korea’s
Abigail Chams Shines Despite Missing BET Award
Rising Tanzanian music sensation Abigail Chams made headlines across the continent this week after representing East Africa on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages — the 2025 BET Awards. Although she didn’t take home the Best New International Act, her nomination
Russia Says Ukraine Delays Istanbul Peace Deal
The Kremlin on Monday reiterated that it remains committed to the Istanbul peace framework previously agreed with Ukraine, blaming Kyiv for allegedly stalling a scheduled exchange of prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking
UN Calls for Restraint Amid Los Angeles Unrest
The United Nations has urged all parties involved in the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles to exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions, following large-scale protests over U.S. federal immigration enforcement actions. Speaking at a press conference in New York on Monday, Farhan
NATO Chief Urges Massive Defence Overhaul
In a pointed warning to Western leaders, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for a dramatic overhaul of the alliance’s defence posture, including a fourfold increase in air and missile defences. Speaking at Chatham House in London on Monday, Rutte described
FIFA Dismisses Rumors of U.S. Match Relocation
Widespread rumors on TikTok claiming that FIFA will relocate 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico or Canada have been dismissed as false. Investigations by major global media outlets reveal no credible evidence supporting the claim, which appears to
Trump Deploys Troops to Los Angeles Amid Protests
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the weekend. The move follows a second consecutive day of public demonstrations that turned confrontational, particularly in areas with large immigrant communities. The protests were sparked