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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Mwanza declares outbreak of cholera
Mwanza regional authorities have declared the outbreak of cholera disease as 28 people confirmed to contract the disease. Mwanza Regional Commissioner (RC) Mr Amos Makalla said announced here on Wednesday when speaking at a technical meeting with health stakeholders. The meeting was
Patrick V. Verkooijen Appointed Chancellor for University Of Nairobi
Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed renowned environmentalist Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen as the Chancellor of the University of Nairobi for a five-year term. Patrick V. Verkooijen was born on May 21, 1969, and is of Dutch nationality. He holds a Master’s
MUHAS gets new vice chancellor
Former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who also serves as the Chancellor of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), has appointed Prof. Appolinary Kamuhabwa as the Vice-Chancellor of MUHAS for a five-year term. A statement from MUHAS’s Communication and Marketing Unit
Tanzania, Malawi agree to end ban on Maize Imports
Tanzania and Malawi have decided to lift the import ban imposed on maize last month following food safety concerns. However, the two countries have agreed to share report information describing the status of maize from the country of origin. The Tanzania Plant
US pledges to strengthen ties with Tanzania
The United States has committed to expanding its relations with Tanzania in the coming years. According to the US Ambassador to Tanzania, Michael Battle, it was an honor for him to attend the 60th-anniversary celebrations of Zanzibar Revolution held at the Amaan
Tanzania, Rwanda sign deal to boost dairy industry
Tanzania and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate the dairy industry, marking a collaborative effort between the two East African Community member states. The agreement was signed by Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Abdallah Ulega, and
Somalia leader’s son freed in fatal car accident trial in Turkey
A Turkish court scrapped an arrest warrant for the son of Somalia’s president on Friday after he participated in a court case over a fatal car accident involving a diplomatic car he had been driving. Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, son of Somali
Cape Verde reaches malaria-free status
A sub-Saharan African nation has been declared malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cape Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cape Verde joins the
Zambia limits worship time to two hours to curb cholera
Churches in Zambia have been ordered to limit worship time to two hours as part of measures to curb the spread of cholera. No sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods in all churches, Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official in charge of religious