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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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
Tanzanians urged to Keep records for easy reference in the event of compensation’
Finance Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has urged the public especially administrators to keep records and documents among other key items for reference in time of compensation payment. He was reacting to a question by Dr Oscar Kikoyo (Muleba South-CCM), who wanted to
MPs propose additional changes on electoral bills
The Parliamentary Committee on Governance, Constitution and Legal Affairs has proposed further amendments on three electoral reforms bills which were tabled, on Monday in the National Assembly for the second reading to ensure smooth execution. The bills which intend to bolster good
Over 50 countries to deliberate job creation in Dar
The Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) announced on Wednesday that all preparations are now in place for the 7th Africa Social Partners Summit (ASPS) focusing on social issues and job creation, with the participation of over 50 nations. Scheduled for February 7th
Nationwide assessment on climate change effects underway- Govt
The government has said that a team of experts in the President’s Office (Union and Environment) in collaboration with sectorial departments have embarked on a countrywide assessment on the effects of climate change. Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office (Union
Speaker issues directives on damaged roads
National Assembly Speaker Dr Tulia Ackson has directed the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) to use emergency funds which will be dished out by the government to rehabilitate road infrastructure which have been severely damaged following ongoing heavy rains
24 Charged Over PCCB’s 8.7bn corruption scandal investigations
The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) has completed investigations into 8.7bn/- corruption scandals, paving the way for the prosecution of 24 people linked to the graft in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam Region. Presenting a quarterly report for the period
Agriculture ministry scraps 105 fees, nuisance levies in four years
Ministry of Agriculture has made tremendous improvement in the crop field thus scrapping more than 105 fees and nuisance levies in four years (2015-2023) charged with various institutions under the ministries. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Mr David Silinde said the government will
Sahara Group’s 2,000 Annual Tree Planting Initiative aims to Offset 450 Tonnes of CO2 Emissions
As part of a consistent effort to drive sustainability, prominent and leading energy conglomerate and infrastructure Sahara Group, in collaboration with Treedom, has embarked on an initiative to plant a minimum of 2,000 trees annually across Africa. The anticipated impact of this