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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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
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in
Slaa Warns Justice Must Precede National Reconciliation
Veteran Tanzanian politician Wilbrod Slaa has urged the country to confront the painful human reality behind last year’s election violence, saying genuine reconciliation cannot
President Samia Sends Condolences Cardinal Pengo Death
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has extended heartfelt condolences following the passing of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop
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Untold story over CCM-CHADEMA reconciliation talks
The Vice-Chairman (Mainland) for ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Abdulrahman Kinana revealed on Sunday what transpired during reconciliation meetings with the main opposition party, CHADEMA. The top leaders of the two political leaders engaged in reconciliation marathon meetings from April 2022 until
Fresh gas leak reported at site of deadly Kenyan blast
Authorities in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have evacuated residents from the area where a gas blast killed six people and injured nearly 300 last week, after a suspected fresh gas leak was reported. Schools in the neighbourhood of Embakasi have also asked parents
Man sentenced to death over murder
The High Court Kigoma registry has on Thursday sentenced Kigoma Ujiji municipal resident Peter Mwandelema to be hanged to death after being found guilty of intentionally killing seven people of the same family in 2022. The 34-year-old man from Mlole village was
Ghana cancels 15% vat on electricity following widespread agitation
It remains to be seen what options are available to the government after the reported withdrawal of the nuisance tax. The current position is that the 15% VAT on electricity is off, and it is likely it could either be completely removed
Tanzania to boost production from Mnazi Bay natural gas field
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. has doubled its stake in the Mnazi Bay natural gas field operated by Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA as part of plans by the East African nation to increase government participation in strategic projects. TPDC signed an
Rising Sugar Prices Spark Confusion Among Citizens
Tanzanian sugar regulators are embroiled in a feud with producers as they seek to enforce price caps on the commodity, amid a nationwide shortage. Retail sugar prices have gone up twofold from an average of Tsh2,300 ($0.91) in November to between Tsh4,000
Floods derail AU mission exit plan in Somalia
Rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more than four weeks ago after El Niño-induced rains submerged roads,
Tanzania,Kenya to trade power in $309.26 million deal
The government said on Saturday, February 3, 2024 that the Tanzania-Kenya power exchange deals were at the approval levels to enable the two countries to benefit with the constructed connectivity deal. The government’s announcement came a few days after the African Development
NEC renamed as Independent National Electoral Commission
The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Coordination, and Parliamentary Affairs), Jenister Mhagama who behalf of government ,accepted the new changes to the now former National Electoral Commission stated that the parliamentary committee advised against the NEC director serving