Dar Es Salaam Says Goodbye to Commuter Buses
Dar es Salaam is preparing for a major shift in urban transport as the city’s authorities move to phase out conventional commuter buses along
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SADC Praises Tanzania Clean Cooking Energy Strategy
The Southern African regional bloc has commended Tanzania’s approach to expanding access to clean cooking energy, describing it as a practical and results-driven model
Committee Inspects Progress at Julius Nyerere Dam
A government oversight committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress and performance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project following an official inspection visit conducted
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
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
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Global Ministers Conclude Fisheries, Blue Economy Talks
The 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is concluding today at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC). The gathering, which began
Woman Dies in Arusha Abortion Attempt
A woman identified as Irene, a resident of Moivaro Ward in Arusha, was found dead on September 10, 2024, following a failed attempt to terminate her pregnancy. Neighbors, who became concerned when Irene did not emerge from her home in the morning,
Global Call for Independent Probe into Tanzanian Political Killings
Tanzania is currently facing mounting pressure from both local and international actors to launch an independent investigation into a spate of abductions and political killings. Leading the calls is Tundu Lissu, Vice Chairman of the Democratic Change Party, who strongly advocates for
Technical Glitch Delays Dodoma-Bound Train Service
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train traveling between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma faced a technical delay on September 10, 2024, marking the second incident since the service’s launch in July. According to a statement by the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC), the
Minister Demands Simplified Water Service System
Minister for Water, Jumaa Awesso, has directed the Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) to ensure that the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) does not impede water service delivery across the country. The minister stressed that while the system was implemented to
Major Clean Energy Conference Announced
Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), the Association of Tanzania Oil and Gas Service Providers (ATOGS), and the Tanzania Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (TZLPGA) have announced their collaboration to host the ‘Energy Connect 2024’ Clean Energy Conference. This landmark event, which signifies a major
Tanzania’s PSLE Sets Record with 1.23 Million Candidates.
The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced that a record-breaking 1,230,780 candidates are set to sit for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) on September 11-12, 2024. This announcement was made by NECTA’s Executive Secretary, Said Mohamed, during a press
American Actor James Earl Jones Dies
James Earl Jones, the renowned American actor best known for his iconic roles as King Jaffe Joffer in Coming to America and the voice of Mufasa in The Lion King, has passed away at the age of 93. His death marks the
Mzee Butiku Urges Action on Criminals in Tanzania
Chairman of the Board of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, Mzee Joseph Butiku, made these remarks in front of the press today, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Dar es Salaam. “We Tanzanians are civilized; let us not say we do not know these