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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President Samia irked, issues directives
President Samia has directed the Regional Commissioner, Amos Makalla, to ensure the effective utilization of Mwanza Airport for the transportation of fishery products. Expressing her concern over Tanzanian products being transported through airports in other countries, she emphasized the need to optimize
Red Eye disease spreads to 17 regions in Tanzania
The outbreak of viral conjunctivitis, commonly known as “red eyes”, has now spread to 17 regions, according to the government. This signals a massive surge in the outbreak, which was first reported in Dar es Salaam earlier this month. The Ministry of
Neuralinks implants first brain chip in human-Elon Mask confirms
Elon Musk on Tuesday said his Neuralink startup had installed a brain implant in its first human patient with “promising” initial results. The operation took place on Sunday and the patient was recovering well. “The first human received an implant from Neuralink
Pakistan former PM jailed in state secrets case as election looms
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was accused of leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year
Tanzania to reap from 13.7tri/- from deal with Italy
Tanzania is among eight African nations that Italy will give priority, under the new strategic Mattei Plan, for which 5.5 billion euros (about 13.7tri/-) have been set up for projects’ implementations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday unveiled this massive investment
About 30 killed in Mali in weekend village attacks
About 30 people were killed in attacks on two villages in central Mali over the weekend, the rural commune’s mayor said on Monday. He did not say who was responsible. The West African country is home to militant groups linked to al
Electoral reform bills stretch Bunge session to 3 weeks
Three electoral reform bills will be top of the agenda, as the National Assembly opens a three-week marathon session in Dodoma. According to a statement released yesterday by Parliament Communication and International Relations Unit, the 14th session of the 12th sitting resumes today, and
South African journalists hold vigil for counterparts killed in Gaza
Dozens of journalists in South Africa held a vigil late on Sunday for their counterparts that have been killed in Gaza during the ongoing war with Israel. At least 83 journalists and media workers have been killed since the fighting broke out
Traders warned against illegal hikes in sugar prices
Katavi Regional Commissioner Ms Mwamvua Mrindoko has warned traders in the region against price hikes of sugar on the pretext of shortage of the commodity in the markets. The RC said she will never hesitate to take legal measures against a few