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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Kikwete Envisions UDSM as Africa’s Marine Leader
Former President and Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Jakaya Kikwete, has laid out an ambitious plan to turn UDSM into Africa’s leading institution for marine science research. The focus is on the ongoing renovation and expansion of the
Biteko Orders Legal Action Over SGR Theft
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Dr. Doto Biteko, has instructed top local officials to take immediate legal action against an individual apprehended with stolen materials from the country’s electricity grid and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. Dr. Biteko
UDSM Strengthens Education Through CCCC Book Donation
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has deepened its academic and cultural ties with China following a significant donation of 200 books from the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). This marks the company’s second contribution to UDSM, underlining a shared vision
Building Owners Face Court Over Kariakoo Collapse
Three building owners linked to the tragic collapse of a multi-story building in Kariakoo are set to appear before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court today. The defendants, Leondela Mdete, 49, Zenabu Islam, 61, and Ashour Awadh Ashour, 38, face 31 charges of
South Korean Ex-Defense Minister Attempts Suicide in Custody
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has reportedly attempted suicide while in detention, as the country grapples with a political crisis triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial martial law proposal. Kim, arrested on Sunday, is the first individual to be
Chadema Pushes for Electoral Reform in Court
Tanzania’s opposition party, Chadema, is preparing to take legal action to demand changes to the country’s electoral system. Party chairman Freeman Mbowe announced this decision on December 10, 2024, following a review of the recent local government elections held on November 27,
Climate Shift Accelerates Drylands in Africa, China
The accelerating spread of arid conditions in South Sudan and Tanzania is redefining the relationship between people and the land they rely on. Scientists now rank these two African nations as the fastest-drying countries globally, with vast areas of fertile ground transforming
Journalists Face Record Deaths Covering Global Conflicts
In 2024, journalism has faced one of its deadliest years on record, with at least 104 journalists losing their lives while on duty. Tragically, nearly half of these fatalities occurred in Gaza, as reporters braved the frontlines of a devastating conflict to
Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
Tensions flared in Nairobi, Kenya, when police used tear gas to break up protests highlighting the increasing cases of femicide across the country. The demonstrations, led by activists and women’s rights groups, called for urgent action to address gender-based violence and protect