Chinese Factory Owner Found Dead in Dar es Salaam Plant
A Chinese factory owner has been found dead inside the premises of his industrial facility in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, in
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Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans
Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were
Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders
Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that
Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack
The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through
Tanzania Opens Major Probe Into Election Violence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a sweeping criminal investigation into violence linked to Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election period, signaling a potentially historic attempt
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Tanzania Police Detain Officers Over Misconduct Allegations
The Tanzania Police Force has detained two traffic officers following allegations of misconduct that surfaced in a video widely shared on social media. The video, which sparked public concern, shows the officers engaged in questionable behavior during what appeared to be a
Kenya’s Public Service Minister Seeks Justice for Son
Kenya’s Public Service Minister, Justine Muturi, has taken a significant step in seeking justice for his son, Leslie Muturi, who was abducted in June 2024. Just two days after calling on the government to address the alarming rise in abductions across the
Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign Expands Nationwide
The Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign is about to expand its reach to six regions across Tanzania, with a special focus on helping inmates in prisons. The campaign aims to provide legal assistance to those who need it most, ensuring that even
CAF Postpones CHAN 2024, Citing Need for More Time
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August 2025. Originally slated for early 2024, the tournament will be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking a historic collaboration between the three
Police Investigate Stolen Toyota Alphard in Arusha
The Arusha Regional Police Force has intensified investigations into the theft of a Toyota Alphard with registration number T 340 EJR, an incident that has been widely discussed on social media. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, by
Tanzanian Passport Maintains Global Rank, Enhances Mobility
The Tanzanian passport has solidified its place as a valuable travel document, maintaining its position as the 69th most powerful globally. This ranking allows Tanzanian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 73 destinations worldwide, reflecting a steady enhancement of the country’s
Cyclone Dikeledi Moves Near Mozambique, Tanzania on Alert
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) issued an update on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, concerning Cyclone Dikeledi, which is currently positioned along Mozambique’s coastline in the Indian Ocean. The cyclone is expected to return to the Mozambique Channel later today. While the cyclone
Tanzania,Japan Commits To Support Domestic Farmers With 377BN Tsh
The United Republic of Tanzania and Japan have signed a 377 billion shillings agreement to finance the implementation of the Agriculture and Rural Development project. (Agriculture and Rural Development Two Step Loan) which is intended to directly benefit farmers through microloans. The
Kenya Grapples with Severe Shortage of Medical Supplies
Kenya is facing an alarming healthcare crisis as hospitals nationwide run out of critical medical supplies, including HIV drugs, testing kits, and vaccines. The shortages, described as unprecedented by health officials, have left millions of lives at risk. Public and private hospitals