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
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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
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
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Tanzania Expands Youth Financing and Public Procurement Access
The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth economic empowerment, revealing that local government authorities across the country have continued to allocate a portion of their internal revenues to provide loans for special groups, with young people remaining key beneficiaries. Speaking
Tanzania Moves to Accelerate Local Drug Manufacturing
Tanzania is moving to fast-track the growth of its pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, with the government stressing that local drug production is not just another industrial activity but a strategic investment with far-reaching implications for public health, economic stability and the country’s global
Zanzibar Authorities Seize Massive Expired Meat Stock
The Zanzibar Food and Drugs Agency (ZFDA) has confiscated over 1,232 kilogrammes of expired meat from a storage facility in Fuoni Ijitimai, Mjini Magharibi, following a routine inspection on Monday, December 22, 2025. Officials said the move is part of ongoing efforts
Tanzania Must Reveal Death Toll After Protests
Former Prime Minister and Vice‑President Judge Joseph Warioba has urged Tanzania to publicly disclose how many people died during the unrest that erupted on 29 October 2025, arguing that without an official death toll it is impossible to judge whether the level
Kenya Rescues Citizens Trapped in Myanmar Scam Networks
Kenya has successfully brought home 119 of its citizens who were stranded in Myanmar after being drawn into illegal online operations run by organised criminal groups, in an operation that highlights the growing dangers facing job seekers lured abroad by false promises.
Ethiopia Sets Date For Nationwide Plastic Bag Ban
Ethiopia is preparing to take a major step in environmental protection after authorities confirmed that a nationwide ban on plastic bags will take effect on January 31, 2026, following the approval of supporting legislation by Parliament in July 2025. Environmental regulators say
Government Expands Elderly Care, Tackles Street Children Challenge
The Government has stepped up efforts to protect vulnerable groups by expanding healthcare support for older citizens while urging families and communities to play a more active role in preventing children from ending up on the streets. More than 1.25 million elderly
Catholics Appeal To Vatican Over Kitima Political Concerns
Two Catholic faithful in Tanzania, Stanslaus Nyakunga and Elia Phaustine, have formally submitted a letter to the Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania, Archbishop Angelo Accattino, calling for a pastoral and administrative review into the conduct of Fr. Dr. Charles Kitima, the Secretary General
Dar Police Intensify Security Ahead Christmas Holidays
The Dar es Salaam Regional Police, under the leadership of Commander Jumanne Murilo, has announced a comprehensive security plan to ensure public safety during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. With the festive season approaching, authorities are taking proactive steps to