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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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
Prime Minister Orders Urgent Lake Chala Water Project
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has given the Ministry of Water a strict two-week deadline to complete the process of securing a contractor for the
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ELECTORAL REFORMS: Samia wins MPs accolades
Members of Parliament have commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her commitment to enhancing democracy and good governance in the country. The MPs praised Dr Samia particularly for allowing the three electoral reforms bills to be debated in the National Assembly. According
Samia eulogies former TPDF chief of staff
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a message of condolence to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Jacob Mkunda, and the entire nation on the passing of Lieutenant General (Rtd) Martin Mwakalindile. A distinguished soldier, ambassador, and Chief of Staff, Lt.
Liberia president questions gov’t bank balance record of Weah administration
President Joseph Boakai who was sworn in on January 22nd said on Monday that the balance recorded was US$20.5 million, not US$40 million, as former President George Weah had claimed. Liberian media reported that the Senate ordered the Central Bank to clarify
Police nabs culprit who defrauded 26 tourists
The Tanzania Police Force has successfully arrested a perpetrator who defrauded 26 charity trekkers, who came to the country to climb Africa’s rooftop, Mount Kilimanjaro. The law enforcing organ asserted that the country is safe for tourists to come and enjoy their
MPs demand provision in electoral bill to curb GBV
Members of Parliament have demanded the government to include a provision in the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Bill 2023, to recognize Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harassment in polls as election offenses. They said the move will help to address
How 2tri/- development funds uplifted Mbeya
The Mbeya Region has achieved remarkable progress under the sixth-phase administration, securing over 2.12tri/- for extensive improvements and construction of social and infrastructure development. Mbeya Regional Commissioner Mr Juma Homera revealed this when outlining the successes recorded made by the region in
Ghanaian Celebrity Moesha suffers stroke, brother raises funds for treatment
Ebito Bodoung, a brother of Ghanaian socialite Moesha Bodoung, has announced that his sister has suffered a stroke. In a statement published on a GoFundMe account created in his name on January 22, 2024, for the showbiz personality, Ebito indicates that Moesha’s
Nearly 400 starvation -related death recorded in Ethiopia
Close to 400 people have died in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions due to drought-induced starvation, the country’s state-appointed Federal Ombudsman Institute said on Tuesday. The remarks contradict earlier statements from federal authorities that there had not been confirmation that “anyone has
Over 39,000 water wells drilled countrywide
A total of 39,659 water wells have been drilled countrywide which has enhanced water accessibility and availability from 70.1 to 84 per cent in 2021 to 77 and 88 per cent in December 2022 in rural and urban areas respectively. And, a