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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Tanzania Ranked 2nd largest Producer of Tobacco in Africa
Tanzania has been mentioned as the second-largest producer of tobacco in Africa for the year 2022/2023, Minister for Agriculture Hussein Bashe has said. Mr Bashe made the statement on his X account (formerly Twitter), adding that the country’s production of the crop
Nigeria’s Tinubu suspends humanitarian minister in Corruption Scandal
Nigeria’s president has suspended the minister of humanitarian affairs with immediate effect and asked the corruption watchdog to investigate financial transactions involving her ministry, the president’s spokesperson said on Monday. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is the
Defence Minister Ateye quits over port deals with Ethiopia
The defence minister of the self-declared republic of Somaliland has resigned in protest against a deal granting Ethiopia access to a seaport in the breakaway region of Somalia. Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye criticised Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi “for not consulting the
Five persons die, 30 rescued in Anambra boat crash
Five persons have been confirmed dead and 30 others rescued in a boat accident that occurred in River Niger around Mmiata Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the boat was sailing from Kogi State
Kenya faces backlash over ‘hectic’ visa-free entry
Kenya is facing a backlash over the visa-free entry policy introduced for all foreigners this month, with some terming it “hectic”. President William Ruto announced the policy last month to advocate for a visa-free travel within the African continent. Kenyan authorities have
TBS, Police partner to reduce accidents
TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) has partnered with the Tanzania Police Force to undertake vehicle inspections through the use of modern digital facilities. The TBS Director General Dr Athuman Ngenya said in Dar es Salaam at the weekend after signing a Memorandum
Porters Jubilate Over Increased Wages
WHILE Tanzanians continue to celebrate the coming of a New Year 2024, the porters here celebrate the New Year with additional thing, this is none other than the increase in their wages for serving the tourists who climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi,
NECTA Nullifies Results of 223 Candidates Over Cheating
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (Necta) on Sunday announced the cancellation of results for 223 candidates engaged in cheating and writing insults in their Standard Four and Form Two 2023 National Assessments. While the overall performance displayed a slight improvement, Necta
Congo declares state of emergency over devastating floods and landslides
A state of humanitarian emergency has been announced in the Republic of Congo, following flooding caused by heavy rains that’s been pouring for over a month. The government also announced the release of an emergency fund estimated at 4 million dollars to