Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
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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
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
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Tanzania’s Foreign Minister Leads Regional Talks on Stability
On November 22, 2024, Tanzania’s Foreign Minister, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, arrived in Luanda, Angola, to participate in the 18th Ordinary Meeting of Foreign Ministers from the Great Lakes Region. The meeting, scheduled for November 24, 2024, will focus on addressing
Four Children Die from Mysterious Illness in Tanzania
Four children from the same family in Bariadi Town, Simiyu Region, tragically succumbed to an unidentified illness, creating alarm among residents and prompting calls for a thorough investigation by health authorities. The victims, aged between 6 and 13 years, were siblings from
Tanzania Forms Cybercrime Task Force to Bolster Online Security
Tanzania has announced the establishment of a specialized task force to tackle cyber-related offenses and ensure digital safety. This decision was made during a meeting convened on November 22, 2024, at the headquarters of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) in Dar
Tanzania Opposition Leaders Arrested During Campaigns
Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Freeman Mbowe, chairman of Chadema, was arrested on Friday, November 22, 2024, alongside 12 other party members in Songwe. Police claimed the arrests were due to unauthorized campaign activities for upcoming local government elections. Songwe Regional Police Commander
Four Dead, Seven Injured in Tanzanian Truck Accident
A tragic accident in Tanzania claimed the lives of four people and injured seven others, with one in critical condition, when a truck carrying stones veered off the road and collided with pedestrians and a building. The incident occurred at 5:40 AM
Tanzania To Make Business Education Compulsory By 2025/26
Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced that business studies will become a compulsory subject for all students starting from the 2025/2026 academic year. The policy, unveiled during the fifth National Business and Economic Development Conference in Dodoma, aims to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking
Tallest and Smallest Women Bond Over Tea
The world’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, and the world’s smallest woman, Jyoti Amge, met for tea at the Savoy Hotel in London on Wednesday, celebrating their extraordinary records. Gelgi, standing at an impressive 7 feet, and Amge, who measures just 24 inches
Serbian President Warns NATO Over Rising Tensions
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has issued a stark warning to NATO, emphasizing the perilous consequences of escalating tensions with Russia. Speaking in a recent statement, Vučić expressed concerns that if NATO continues its aggressive stance towards Russian territory, it could provoke a
Simba SC Alleges Unfair Treatment Ahead of Key Match
Simba Sports Club has publicly condemned actions they claim were perpetrated by Pamba Jiji FC officials and Mwanza Regional Commissioner Said Mtanda. Through a statement on their official Instagram account, Simba SC accused the parties of engaging in what they termed “unethical