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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AI will Affect 40% of Jobs globally-IMF
Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs, according to new analysis. IMF’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva says “in most scenarios, AI will likely worsen overall inequality”. Ms Georgieva adds that policymakers should address the “troubling trend” to “prevent
Collapse of goldmine in Tanzania kills 22
The collapse of an illegal small-scale gold mine has killed at least 22 people in northern Tanzania following heavy rains, a senior government official said on Sunday. The accident happened early on Saturday in the Simiyu region after a group of people
Two US Navy sailors missing off the coast of Somalia
Two US Navy sailors have been reported missing at sea while conducting operations off the coast of Somalia, the US military said Friday. The two sailors went missing Thursday evening, US Central Command said in a brief statement. “Search and rescue operations
Ramaphosa targets ‘decisive’ ANC win in South African elections
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday that his African National Congress (ANC) party would be seeking a “decisive victory” in this year’s national elections, which are slated to be the most highly contested in the country’s democratic history. Ramaphosa is
Will 2023 be known as the last year of global US hegemony?
The United States has been a major global power for many decades, however 2023 calender year may come across as the last year of the Global US hegemony , as we look back on another 12 months of global turmoil, upheaval, and uncertainty.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery starts production after years of delays
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has begun producing diesel and aviation fuel, the company said on Saturday, after years of construction delays at the 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) plant. The refinery, Africa’s largest, was built on a peninsula on the outskirts of
Akufo-Addo backs calls for Atta Mills’ autopsy report to be captured after 11 years
President Akufo-Addo is backing calls for the late John Atta Mills’ autopsy report to be captured in official public records. The question about the existence and accessibility of an autopsy report confirming the cause of death of the former President during a
Tanzania To suspend Fishing in Lake Tanganyika for 3 months
The Tanzanian government plans to temporarily suspend fishing in Lake Tanganyika from May, prompting mixed feelings among people who are likely to be impacted by the stoppage. The three-month suspension is expected to come into effect on May 15 and is aimed
Tanzania Passport Ranked 10th most Powerful in Africa
The Tanzanian passport has gained more clout globally, paving the way for increased investments abroad and opening up more opportunities for Tanzanians, according to experts. The recently released global passport index for the first quarter of 2024 by Henley and Partners ranks