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
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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
Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new
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CEOs of OpenAI, Google, Microsoft Join federal AI Safety Panel.
The US government has asked leading artificial intelligence companies for advice on how to use the technology they are creating to defend airlines, utilities and other critical infrastructure, particularly from AI-powered attacks. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the panel
Russian Actress Fined For Hosting ‘Almost Naked’ Party.
A TV presenter and actress in Moscow received a 50,000-ruble ($560) fine from a court for hosting an “almost naked” party and later posting on social media calling for peace, which was deemed to discredit the military. Anastasia Ivleeva stirred controversy in
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC, VOA For Mass killings Report
Burkina Faso suspends BBC and Voice of America radio stations for reporting on Human Rights Watch’s mass killing report by the country’s armed forces. The communication spokesperson, Tonssira Myrian Corine Sanou, announced the two-week suspension on Thursday and cautioned other media outlets
Downpours Expose Incompetence Of Road Engineers, Leadership Shortcomings
Heavy rains across various regions and countries have served as a harsh spotlight, illuminating the incompetence of road engineers and the lack of foresight in leadership when it comes to infrastructure development. The heavy downpour of rainwater has not just inundated streets
Reflecting On 60 Years Of Tanzania’s Union
Today, Tanganyika and Zanzibar celebrate 60 years since their union to form the United Republic of Tanzania. The union was established in 1964 under the leadership of Julius Kambarage Nyerere and Abeid Aman Karume, creating a united republic that has faced various
Museveni, Kagame to Miss Tanzania’s 60th Union Parade
Tanzania is prepared to celebrate its 60th Union Parade of the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar that formed the United Republic of Tanzania in 1964. However, amid the anticipation, notable figures from neighbouring countries will be conspicuously absent from the celebration. President
2Pac’s Estate Threatens Legal Action Against Drake
In a cease-and-desist letter, the estate’s lawyer argues that Drake’s use of AI 2Pac vocals on the Kendrick Lamar diss track is “a flagrant violation of Tupac’s publicity” and “a blatant abuse of the legacy of one of the greatest hip-hop artists
Building Collapse Kills 7 in Ethiopian Capital
A residential building collapsed in Ethiopia’s capital during the early hours of Wednesday, claiming the lives of seven individuals who were asleep in a nearby house. The incident occurred at approximately 05:00 local time (02:00 BST) in Addis Ketema, a vibrant neighbourhood
Judge Allows Lawsuits Against Travis Scott to Proceed
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a one-page order denying Scott’s request