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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Relief as first batch of sugar consignment arrives
The first batch of sugar consignment entered into the country yesterday, to cushion the demand and lower the prices of the commodity that is hitting the ceil. The batch being offloaded at the Dar es Salaam Port on board mega JPO Aquarius
Ghana Prez. promises to make mobile money interoperability across Africa a reality
President Akufo-Addo has committed to championing the cause of interoperability across Africa, pledging to rally fellow presidents to make it readily available on the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2024 on Saturday, January 27, the President emphasised that with
Major Mahama case: 12 get life imprisonment, 2 acquitted
A court has sentenced 12 suspects to life imprisonment for their involvement in the killing of Major Maxwell Mahama. They have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and murder. The twelve include the former assemblyman for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah.
French Embassy commits to support govt’s environmental, social strategy
The French Embassy in Tanzania has vowed to partner with the country in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy in supporting the implementation of its development goals. French Ambassador to Tanzania Mr Nabil Hajlaoui made the remarks recently, during the New
Ghanaian peacekeeper killed in violence in South Sudan
A United Nations peacekeeper from Ghana has been killed alongside some civilians after clashes between rival local groups in the Abyei region on South Sudan’s border with Sudan, a U.N. statement has said. According to the statement by the United Nations Interim
World’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami
The world’s largest cruise ship has set sail from Miami, Florida, on its maiden voyage, but there are concerns about the vessel’s methane emissions. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600
Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge
Netflix sign-ups boomed at the end of last year as customers prodded by the firm’s crackdown on password-sharing created their own accounts. The streaming giant added more than 13.1 million subscriptions in the three months ended in December. That was the most
South Africa firefighters battle raging wildfire
South African firefighters are battling to contain multiple wildfires in the Cape Winelands District in the Western Cape, authorities said. The fire in Kluitjieskraal in Wolseley has been burning for days, with over 6,000 hectares of vegetation and about forty buildings destroyed.
African Presidents In Rome for Italy Summit
Several African leaders are in Italy’s capital, Rome, for the Italy-Africa summit, which is aimed at boosting relations between Africa and the European nation. During the two-day summit, Italy is expected to launch a “new approach” for cooperating with African countries, which