Tanzania’s Vice President Announces to Resign His Position
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has announced his decision to retire from politics and public service and resign from his position as Vice
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Act Leader Eyes Jussa As Zanzibar Speaker
ACT Wazalendo National Chairman Othman Masoud Othman has said the party would propose its Zanzibar Deputy Chairman, Ismail Jussa Ladhu, for the position of
Mbarawa Orders TPA to Begin Operations at EPZA Kurasini
Minister of Transport Prof. Makame M. Mbarawa has directed the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to officially begin handling cargo at the EPZA open area
Lila Commission to Identify Those Behind 2025 Election Violence
The Chairperson of Tanzania’s Commission of Inquiry into Perpetrators of Violence and Law Violations During and After the October 2025 General Election, retired Court
Mchengerwa Urges Proper Use of Ambulances
Tanzania’s Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has called for greater accountability in the use and maintenance of ambulances, stressing that emergency vehicles must remain
Adesina: Tanzania Turns Goals Into Action
Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has praised Tanzania for translating ambitious development goals into tangible results, describing the country as
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Lavrov Praises Trump’s NATO Remarks Amid Ukraine War
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for his stance on NATO, suggesting that Trump recognizes the alliance’s expansion as a key factor in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking before Russian lawmakers, Lavrov highlighted Trump’s comments that
Tanzania’s Startup Boom: Fintech Leads, Other Sectors Lag
Tanzania’s startup ecosystem is growing fast, but one sector is getting the lion’s share of investmentfintech. In 2024, the country raised $53 million in startup funding, and a staggering 75% of that went to financial technology companies. This mirrors a wider trend
Minister Slams Contractor Over Delays in BRT Project
The Minister of Works, Abdallah Ulega, has strongly criticized delays in the ongoing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase IV project, blaming the Chinese contractor for failing to meet deadlines despite receiving a substantial payment of Sh36 billion. During his site inspection on
Student’s Death Sparks Debate on Corporal Punishment
The tragic death of Form Two student Mhoja Maduhu has reignited concerns over the use of corporal punishment in Tanzanian schools, with child rights organizations calling for urgent reforms. Maduhu, a student at Mwasamba Secondary School in Busega district, Simiyu region, lost
U.S. Considers Plan to Inspect Iranian Oil Tankers
The U.S. government is reportedly discussing a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea, a move that could escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran. The proposal is said to be part of broader efforts to enforce sanctions aimed at
US Official Calls Russia-Ukraine Conflict a Proxy War
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine as “a proxy war between nuclear powers,” underscoring the deep geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict. His remarks come at a time when Western nations continue to provide
Belarus President Encourages Cryptocurrency Mining Initiative
In an interesting move aimed at boosting Belarus’s economy, President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the country’s energy minister to explore the possibility of mining cryptocurrency. Lukashenko sees the excess electricity available in Belarus as an untapped resource that could be put to
Elon Musk Criticizes USAID’s Global Political Influence
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy by accusing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of meddling in foreign governments and promoting extreme left-wing politics around the world. His comments, made on social media, have raised
Putin Appoints Alexander Darchiev as Ambassador to U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially appointed Alexander Darchiev as Russia’s new Ambassador to the United States, a move that comes amid tense bilateral relations between the two countries. Darchiev takes over the role following the departure of Anatoly Antonov in October