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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REA Supplies Electricity to 2,400 Njombe Residents
It has been reported that the Rural Energy Agency (REA) has supplied electricity to about 2,400 residents in eight villages within Lupembe Division, Njombe District, in Njombe Region, following support to Matembwe Village Company Ltd, which has generated 550 kilowatts of power.
Israel’s Parliament Votes to Ban Palestinian Refugee Agency
Israel’s parliament recently voted to prohibit operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within its borders, a move with potential implications for the nearly six million Palestinian refugees served by the agency.
Tanzania’s Newala District Fully Connected to Electricity
Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, announced on October 29, 2024, that all 76 villages in Newala Rural Constituency, Mtwara Region, are now connected to electricity within a one-kilometer reach. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Kapinga responded to a question by Newala Rural
Tanzania Partners with Russian Agency for Mineral Research
The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo, has urged investors to seize investment opportunities in the mining sector, particularly in geological research using modern technology to discover new mining sites. Mbibo made these remarks on October 29, 2024,
Biden Responds to Criticism During Rally Speech
During a recent rally, President Joe Biden addressed controversial remarks made by a speaker who referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage. ” The president did not shy away from responding, stating, “The only garbage I see floating out
Coaches of Singida and Yanga Rival for Victory Today
The head coaches of Singida Black Stars FC and Yanga SC, Belgian Patrick Aussems and Miguel Gamondi respectively, each expressed strong confidence ahead of today’s NBC Premier League clash. Both teams are set to compete at Zanzibar’s Amani Complex Stadium, with high
Government Owes Contractors $14.2 Billion, Says Committee
The issue of unpaid debts to contractors remains a persistent problem, highlighted by the Chair of the Local Authorities Accounts Committee (LAAC), Hon. Halima Mdee, during parliamentary discussions. Speaking passionately in Parliament, Hon. Mdee criticized the government’s response to this issue, suggesting
Bagonza Disavows Bishop Shoo, Says ELCT Did Not Endorse
Days after Bishop Dr. Fredrick Shoo publicly expressed his desire for President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan to be granted a second term, various stakeholders have reacted with mixed opinions, sparking lively discourse. While some have supported Dr. Shoo’s remarks, others have voiced
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Youth Casino Addiction
Concerns are mounting in Tanzania over youth participation in neighborhood-based casinos, as highlighted by Iringa Urban Member of Parliament, Jesca Msambatavangu. Addressing parliament on October 29 in Dodoma, Msambatavangu voiced deep worries over the growing prevalence of casinos in residential areas and