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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Mass graves still being found, almost 30 yrs after genocide-officials say
A Rwandan official said that the remains of 119 people believed to be victims of the 1994 genocide have been discovered in the country’s south, as authorities continue to find mass graves nearly three decades after the killings. The remains of more
Coltan mineral discovered in Kenya
Kenya has discovered its first deposits of the valuable mineral coltan, the mining minister has said. The rare mineral is used to manufacture electric car batteries, mobile phones and other electronic devices. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds more than 70% of
UK to return Ghana’s looted ‘Crown Jewels’ 150yrs after looting from palace
Two British museums are returning gold and silver artifacts to Ghana under a long-term loan arrangement — 150 years after the items were looted from the Asante people during Britain’s colonial battles in West Africa. The British Museum and the Victoria &
Mr Ibu’s children arrested over alleged theft of medical donations
The Nigerian Police, through its Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID), Alagbon, in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has confirmed the arrest of Oyeabuchi Daniel Okafor, son of comic actor John Okafor aka Mr Ibu and Jasmine Chioma Okekeagwu, his adopted daughter. The
Appeals Court blocks govt’s attempt to revive controversial housing tax
In a setback for the Kenyan government, the Court of Appeal has rejected its bid to dismiss an appeals case challenging a contentious housing tax. The High Court had previously ruled in November that the 1.5% monthly levy unfairly targeted formal sector
Mobile money consolidates financial inclusion in Tanzania
MOBILE money transactions in Tanzania increased by 30 per cent between the quarter ending September and December last year and by 44 per cent from January to December 2023. This reflects exponential growth of financial inclusion in the country, the Tanzania Communications
Zanzibar to establish an institute of Maritime Studies, fisheries
IN enhancing the blue economy agenda, Zanzibar, through its State University (SUZA) is in the process of establishing ‘Institute of Maritime Studies and Fisheries (IMSF). The news was revealed here by SUZA Lecturer and the Acting Director of IMSF Dr Yahya Hamad
Tanzania’s Premier League drops slightly
Tanzania’s Premier League has slightly dropped to the sixth place from the fifth slot on the list of top ten strongest league in Africa 2023. South Africa has overtaken Tanzania as the former now occupy the fifth place. The International Federation of
Stakeholders empower motorcycle riders on road safety
THE Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania in collaboration with the Amend organization has trained hundreds of motorcycle taxi riders in Dodoma on road safety. According to Amend’s Country Manager Simon Kalolo, over 250 motorcycle taxi riders have been trained in a programme