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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Landslides in Uganda Leave Over 100 Missing
A serene evening turned tragic in eastern Uganda as landslides engulfed five villages, leaving behind a grim scene of loss and devastation. The disaster, fueled by days of relentless rain, has claimed 15 lives and left more than 100 people unaccounted for.
BRICS Space Industry Conference Held in Moscow
The BRICS Space Industry Conference was held in Moscow on 26 November. More than 40 representatives of BRICS space agencies participated in a videoconference hosted by Glavkosmos. Roscosmos Director General Yury Borisov welcomed Conference participants, noting in his speech the benefits of
Zanzibar Hosts Belgium Business Investment Conference
A spirit of collaboration and opportunity marked the Zanzibar-Belgium Business and Investment Conference, held on November 28, 2024. Bringing together entrepreneurs and investors from both regions, the event highlighted the potential for strengthening ties and tapping into Zanzibar’s wealth of resources. Hon.
Veteran Leader Re-Elected for Sixth Term in Tanzania
A long-serving chairperson in Makaburi A Street, Hamis Lukinga, 70, has once again proven his unwavering connection with the community, winning his sixth consecutive term in Tanzania’s local government elections. Lukinga, commonly referred to as “Mzee Kiuno,” has held this leadership role
Former Deputy Leader Survives Violence At Kenyan Funeral
Chaos erupted in Kiambu County, Kenya, during a funeral service on November 28, 2024, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was allegedly targeted in an attack. The incident escalates political tensions in the country as it approaches the 2027 general elections. According
CCM Secures Resounding Victory in Tanzanian Elections
The Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has triumphed with a sweeping majority in Tanzania’s 2024 local government elections, securing 99.01% of the village chairperson positions. Mohamed Mchengerwa, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government, announced these
Dr. Ndugulile’s Body to Be Honored December 3
Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, a trailblazer in Tanzania’s healthcare and political sectors, will be laid to rest on December 3, 2024, in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam. His passing on November 27 in India, where he was undergoing medical treatment, has left a significant
Starlink Launches Direct-to-Cell Service Worldwide
Starlink of SpaceX, a company owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new satellite communication service “direct-to-cell”. Through this technology, users will be able to connect their smartphones directly to Starlink’s satellites. This means that there will not be a need for
Netanyahu Plans to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) of his intent to challenge the arrest warrants issued against him and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC’s move, which accuses the two Israeli officials of war crimes during recent