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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Russia’s Lavrov Warns Against NATO’s Actions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stern warning to NATO and the United States, underscoring that Moscow will take all necessary measures to prevent what the West describes as a “strategic defeat” of Russia. Speaking amid heightened tensions over the
EAC Legislators Injured in Dodoma Bus Accident
Several Members of Parliament traveling to the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games were injured in a road accident in Kongwa District, Dodoma Region. The collision occurred early Friday morning, December 6, 2024, when their bus collided with a cargo truck near
NHIF Simplifies Student Health Insurance Access
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has introduced a more user-friendly process for its children’s health insurance program, Toto Afya, aimed at addressing longstanding challenges and improving healthcare access for students. The announcement came during a recent briefing led by NHIF Director
Prime Minister Urges Action on Market Fire Prevention
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called for urgent measures to tackle recurring fire disasters in public markets, emphasizing the need to act on recommendations from a groundbreaking doctoral study by the late Dr. Billy Mwakatage. Speaking at an event where Dr. Mwakatage’s
Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father Over Dispute
Police have arrested Gesoreka Mabula Sona, 30, on suspicion of murdering his father, Mabula Mwita Sona, 61, after a heated argument allegedly turned fatal. Mara Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Pius Lutumo, confirmed the arrest. According to reports,
Iringa Woman Found Living with Pastor’s Body for Two Months
A chilling discovery in Iringa, Tanzania, has left residents in shock after a woman was found living with the decomposing body of her pastor for two months, believing he would resurrect. Agnes Mwakijale, a devoted member of the El-Huruma Church (EHC), is
Rising Prices Cause Concern Ahead of Holidays
The holiday season approaches, many consumers are facing higher prices for essential goods due to increased demand. Items such as meat and rice have seen notable price hikes. The cost of meat, for instance, has surged from 10,000 Tanzanian shillings to 12,000
Warioba Warns of Electoral Risks for Tanzania
A retired Prime Minister and former judge, Joseph Warioba has issued a strong warning about Tanzania’s political environment, stating that the upcoming 2025 General Election could be a critical moment for the nation’s stability. Speaking with journalists, Warioba highlighted serious issues within
UNICEF Launches Record Campaign to Support Children
UNICEF has launched a significant global fundraising campaign, seeking $9.9 billion to assist millions of children impacted by conflicts and crises around the world. The agency’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, called attention to the extreme scale of suffering among children, describing the