UDOM Lecturer Faces Terrorism Charge
A legal case involving a University of Dodoma lecturer has entered a new and more serious phase after prosecutors formally charged Melkisedek Kaijage with
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Nchimbi Calls for Unity Beyond Political Divides
Tanzania’s Deputy President, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, has called on citizens, social media activists and civil society groups to strengthen national unity and protect the
Tanzania Reflects on Mkapa’s Enduring Legacy Six Years Later
Six years after the death of former President Benjamin William Mkapa, Tanzanians are today reflecting on the legacy of a leader whose decade in
Lissu Case Sparks Constitutional Rights Battle
A constitutional petition involving opposition figure and Chadema National Chairman Tundu Lissu has placed renewed focus on the rights of detainees, legal representation and
The Geopolitics Behind Tanzania’s US Health Deal
Tanzania’s decision to enter a five-year health partnership with the United States is rapidly becoming more than a bilateral agreement. Across diplomatic and public
Diamond, Zuchu Divorce Rocks East African Entertainment
The highly publicised separation between Tanzanian music power couple Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu has evolved beyond celebrity news, igniting widespread debate over wealth management,
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Dodoma Railway Launch Attracts 30,000 Attendees
Over 30,000 residents of Dodoma Region are anticipated to attend the historic launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) speed train, connecting Dar Es Salaam to Dodoma. This event, presided over by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, marks a significant milestone in Tanzania’s
Government to Recruit 137,000 Community Healthcare Workers
The government has announced a strategic plan to bridge the significant gap in community healthcare services by recruiting 137,000 community healthcare workers over the next few years. This ambitious initiative was confirmed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan during the closing ceremony of
Deputy Minister Inspects Arusha Football Stadium Construction
Deputy Minister of Culture, Arts, and Sports, Hamis Mwinjuma , has visited the construction site of the Arusha football stadium to review the progress of the project and observe the contractor’s ongoing work. He expressed satisfaction with the construction’s progress. During his
Sudanese Displaced By War Face Misery From Rain and floods
Thousands of people are stranded on the streets of the eastern Sudanese city of Kassala as a deluge of rain compounds the suffering of more than a million Sudanese who sought refuge in the region from a 15-month-old war. The rainy season
Nada Hafez Competes At Olympics While 7 Months Pregnant
Nada Hafez of Egypt celebrates after her victory against Elizabeth Tartakovsky at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez, 26, has revealed that she competed in the women’s individual sabre event at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant. Read More:Tanzania’s
Political Parties Revise Rules to Boost Gender Equality
The Deputy Registrar of Political Parties in the country Mohamed Ali Ahmed, has announced ongoing revisions to political party laws and codes of conduct aimed at ensuring gender equality, enhancing accountability, and preventing harassment against women to enable their full participation in
Jacob and Malisa Deny Being Arrested by Police
Former Ubungo Municipal Mayor Boniface Jacob (42) and his co-accused Godlisten Malisa (38) denied in court that they were arrested by the police or searched at the Central Police Station. Jacob and Malisa, an Environmental Health Officer and resident of Moshi in
SGR Fault: Owls and Monkeys Involved
Monkeys and owls have been identified as the unexpected culprits behind an electrical fault that caused a two-hour halt of Tanzania’s modern electric-powered Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train. The incident, which occurred on the night of July 30, 2024, disrupted the journey
Mkapa Foundation Transforms Tanzania’s Health Sector
The Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) has significantly impacted Tanzania’s health sector, reaching 32 million people and creating 13,000 healthcare jobs over 18 years. This remarkable achievement was highlighted by Dr. Ellen Senkoro, BMF’s Chief Executive Officer, at the National Human Resources for