“President Samia Sends Eid Message Promoting Unity”
Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has extended warm greetings to Muslims and citizens across the country in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, calling for unity,
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Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
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Election Filing Date Extended After Opposition Concerns
The Democratic Change Party (Chadema) Vice-Chairperson for Mainland, Tundu Lissu, has raised concerns about the limited time allocated for candidates to collect nomination forms for local government elections. The initial schedule, issued by the Ministry of Regional Administration (TAMISEMI), provided only one
Government Ramps Up Efforts To Counter Marburg Virus Spread
The government has intensified its preparedness measures to prevent the Marburg virus from entering the country, following confirmed cases in neighboring Rwanda. With the outbreak in Rwanda leading to 26 cases and six fatalities, Tanzanian health authorities are on high alert, particularly
Mandatory National ID Now Required For Marriages In Uganda
Ugandans will now be required to possess a National Identification Number (NIN) to legally marry, following a directive from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). This applies to all marriage types in Uganda, including civil, customary, and religious unions. The decision to
Israel Declares UN Chief Persona Non Grata
Israel has barred UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country, declaring him *persona non grata* on Wednesday. The move, announced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, comes after Guterres’ perceived failure to unequivocally condemn Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Katz expressed strong
Tanzania Sees Fuel Prices Drop in October
Tanzania vehicle owners are experiencing relief as fuel prices have decreased for October 2024. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) announced the revised prices on Wednesday, attributing the drop to a decline in fuel costs in the Middle East. According
RC Malima Condemns Elder Abuse and Neglect
The Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, has strongly condemned the mistreatment and neglect of elders, actions which violate the country’s laws and regulations. He stated that such behavior undermines the well-being and development of the elderly. Hon. Malima made these
Kabendera’s Lawsuit Against Vodacom Dismissed by Court
Journalist Erick Kabendera’s lawsuit against Vodacom Tanzania has been dismissed by the High Court of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. Kabendera accused the telecommunications company of providing personal data to government authorities, which he claims led to his unlawful detention in 2019.
UWT Condemns BAWACHA’s Act of Burning Kitenge Fabrics
The Tanzania Women’s Union (UWT) of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has issued a strong condemnation of the act carried out by members of the Democratic Change Party Women’s Wing (BAWACHA), who recently burned kitenge fabrics that they claimed to have
ACT Wazalendo Criticizes Samia on Security Accountability
The National Chairperson of the Women’s Wing for ACT Wazalendo, Janeth Joel Rithe, has issued a strong statement, criticizing President Samia Suluhu Hassan for what she perceives as a failure to take responsibility over recent incidents of abductions, disappearances, and killings of