UDOM Lecturer Faces Terrorism Charge
A legal case involving a University of Dodoma lecturer has entered a new and more serious phase after prosecutors formally charged Melkisedek Kaijage with
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Nchimbi Calls for Unity Beyond Political Divides
Tanzania’s Deputy President, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, has called on citizens, social media activists and civil society groups to strengthen national unity and protect the
Tanzania Reflects on Mkapa’s Enduring Legacy Six Years Later
Six years after the death of former President Benjamin William Mkapa, Tanzanians are today reflecting on the legacy of a leader whose decade in
Lissu Case Sparks Constitutional Rights Battle
A constitutional petition involving opposition figure and Chadema National Chairman Tundu Lissu has placed renewed focus on the rights of detainees, legal representation and
The Geopolitics Behind Tanzania’s US Health Deal
Tanzania’s decision to enter a five-year health partnership with the United States is rapidly becoming more than a bilateral agreement. Across diplomatic and public
Diamond, Zuchu Divorce Rocks East African Entertainment
The highly publicised separation between Tanzanian music power couple Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu has evolved beyond celebrity news, igniting widespread debate over wealth management,
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UN Warns of Catastrophic Hunger in Sudan in Coming Months
Nearly five million people in Sudan could suffer catastrophic hunger in parts of the war-torn country in the coming months, United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths warned the Security Council. Griffiths said acute levels of hunger were being driven by the severe
Rwandan Opposition Leader Barred from Election
A court in Rwanda has blocked efforts by popular opposition figure Victoire Ingabire to lift a ban on her running in July’s presidential election. She was freed in 2018 after spending eight years in prison for threatening state security and “belittling” the
Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Airport Wins Best Airport Award
The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA) in Africa has been honored as the Best Airport serving under two million passengers on the continent. This recognition comes from the annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards, hosted by the Airports Council International (ACI).
TANESCO Gets New Board of Directors to Address Country’s Power Crisis
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Doto Biteko, has appointed eight members to the board of the government-owned Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), effective next Monday. The newly appointed board members are Dr. Lucy-Mary Mboma, Eng. Isaac Chanji, Boma Raballa, Grace
Nigerian Kidnappers Demand $620,000 for Release Of School Children
Gunmen who kidnapped 286 students and staff from a school in northern Nigeria last week have demanded a total of 1 billion naira ($620,432) for their release, a spokesman for the families of the hostages and a local councillor told. The school
China’s Xi Willing To Work With Angola As It Moves On From Oil
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he would support Chinese firms that invest in Angola’s agriculture and manufacturing sectors, state media reported on Friday, as the African oil producing nation seeks help in diversifying its economy. “The Chinese side is willing to work
Tanzania and Burundi discuss the construction of the SGR
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, has met and held discussions with the Minister of Infrastructure of Burundi, Hon. Dieudonné Dukundane, regarding the progress of the Modern Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project that will connect the two countries. In
Construction of 758 Towers to be Completed Before 2025 Elections
The Minister of Information, Communications, and Information Technology, Hon. Nape Moses Nnauye (MP), has confirmed that the project to extend telecommunications to rural areas, involving the construction of 758 towers, will be completed by the year 2025. Minister Nape made this statement
India-Tanzania Bilateral Trade to Exceed $7 Billion This Year
Bilateral trade between India and Tanzania is on track to surpass $7 billion in the current fiscal year, showing a notable increase from the previous year’s trade volume. By December 2023, the trade between the two nations had already hit $5.7 billion,