Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
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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
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
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Parliamentary Committee Directs Guidelines for Katavi School Completion
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Local Government Administration (TAMISEMI), led by its chairperson Hon. Justin Lazaro Nyamoga, has directed the Katavi regional leadership to prepare a comprehensive guide for the completion of the new Katavi Boys’ Secondary School in Mpanda district, incorporating
UNA-Tanzania Urges Improved Kiswahili Version of Vision 2050
The Program Manager of the United Nations Association (UNA-Tanzania), Lucas Kifyasi, has called on the government to improve the Kiswahili translation of the National Vision 2050. UNA-Tanzania is one of the oldest organizations in the country dedicated to promoting public awareness of
REA Campaign Educates Villages on Electricity Benefits
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) has intensified its door-to-door campaign aimed at educating rural residents on the benefits and uses of electricity while encouraging them to connect to the power grid. Speaking during the campaign in Tabora Region, REA Community Development Officer
Government Set to Overhaul TAZARA Railway
Deputy Minister of Transport, David Kihenzile, has announced plans to revamp the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) line. This follows his visit to TAZARA headquarters, an assignment from Minister of Transport, Makame Mbarawa, to assess the railway’s efficiency and identify challenges for prompt
Leguruki Village Dispensary to Be Upgraded to Health Center
The dispensary in Leguruki Village, located in King’ori Ward within the Meru District Council, is set to be upgraded to a health center by the 2025/26 fiscal year. This initiative aims to serve over 20,000 residents who currently travel more than 44
Dr. Slaa Arrested by Police in Midnight Operation, Muliro Confirms
Dr. Wilbroad Slaa, a prominent Tanzanian political figure, was arrested in the early hours of January 10, 2024, by the Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Force. The arrest has been confirmed by SACP Muliro Jumanne, the Regional Police Commander for Dar
Investment in the Country to Be Evaluated by Projects, Jobs, and Capital
The Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, has stated that the evaluation of success in Tanzania’s investment sector relies on three key criteria: the number of registered projects, the number of jobs created, and
Protests Erupt in Congo Over Illegal Mining
In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of residents have taken to the streets in protest against the illegal mining operations that have been plaguing the region. The protests were sparked by the growing frustrations surrounding unregulated mining
Government Plans to Improve Northern Railway Line
To alleviate traffic congestion in Arusha City, the government has announced plans to upgrade the northern railway line. This move is aimed at reducing the number of cargo trucks that pass through the city from Tanga Port, while also boosting the port’s