Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
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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
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
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Deputy PM Doto Biteko Thanks Samia for Development Projects
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has thanked the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, for allocating funds for the implementation of various development projects in the country, including in
Voter Register Update Urged for 2025 General Elections
Assistant writers and biometric machine operators (BVR) in the process of updating the permanent voter register in the Mbeya District Council have been urged not to consume alcoholic beverages during the voter registration exercise scheduled to take place from December 27, 2024,
Zanzibar Halts ‘Makachu’ Over Ethics, Infrastructure Concerns
Zanzibar authorities have temporarily banned ‘Makachu,’ a popular activity involving boys performing acrobatic jumps from the seawall at Forodhani Gardens into the ocean. The ban, issued by the Old Town Conservation and Development Authority, follows concerns about breaches of ethical standards and
Lissu Calls for Mbowe’s Accountability on Party Funds
The Deputy Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) for Mainland Tanzania, Tundu Lissu, who is also vying for the party’s national chairmanship, has called on the current Chairman, Freeman Mbowe, to provide clarity regarding allegations of spending billions of
Dr. Kazungu Inspects Ongoing Energy Projects in Tanzania
The Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Dr. Khatibu Kazungu, visited various ongoing electricity generation and transmission projects in Dar es Salaam, as part of his efforts to assess the implementation and progress of these initiatives. During the visit, Dr. Kazungu
Pope Francis Calls for Ceasefire Before Christmas Celebrations
Pope Francis has called on warring countries worldwide to cease hostilities before Christmas. In his Sunday prayer this week, the Pope lamented the ongoing brutal attacks in Ukraine and Gaza, stressing that these are severe sufferings for innocent civilians. “Let the guns
Slovak Prime Minister Claims Bribery Attempt by Ukraine’s Zelensky
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made a startling accusation, claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attempted to bribe him to secure Slovakia’s vote in favor of Ukraine’s NATO membership. The allegation, revealed during a press conference in Bratislava, has raised diplomatic
Decoding Africa’s Interest in BRICS
The 16th annual BRICS Summit, hosted in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, highlighted a growing commitment to multilateralism under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.” Attended by leaders from 36 countries and UN Secretary-General António Guterres,
Banyibanyi Secondary Students Receive Bicycles to Improve Education
Students at Banyibanyi Secondary School in Kongwa District, Dodoma, who had been walking over seven kilometers to reach school, have been given bicycles to help eliminate obstacles and challenges to education, including absenteeism caused by the long walk. The bicycles were handed