ACT Leaders Urged to Strengthen Unity in Kiembesamaki
Leaders of ACT Wazalendo in Kiembesamaki Constituency have been urged to maintain unity and solidarity, with party officials describing the two principles as essential
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Tanzania Flies Home 173 Citizens From South Africa
A total of 173 Tanzanian citizens who had been living in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province have safely returned home after voluntarily deciding to leave
CCM Nominates Ndejembi for Vice President
Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has nominated Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi as its candidate for the position of Vice President of the
CCM Kicks Out Nchimbi For Misconduct
The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has officially expelled Dr. Nchimbi following allegations of misconduct. This decision comes in the wake of a thorough
Tanzania, Zimbabwe Move to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation
Tanzania and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in strategic areas, following talks between Tanzania’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, CP Suzan S.
Tanzania’s Vice President Announces to Resign His Position
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has announced his decision to retire from politics and public service and resign from his position as Vice
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IMF Warns Prolonged Iran War Economic Shock
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economic fallout from the ongoing war involving Iran would take several months to stabilise, even if hostilities were to end immediately. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the conflict has already triggered
President Samia, Ruto Confront Regional Youth Unrest
President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has said she held high-level discussions with Kenya President William Ruto on how to address rising youth-led protests across the region, amid growing concerns over political stability and public order in East Africa. Speaking on May
Fuel Prices Surge as Global Tensions Disrupt Supply
A fresh increase in fuel prices has been announced by Tanzania’s energy regulator, signaling renewed pressure on household budgets and business operations as global market instability continues to ripple through local economies. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority confirmed that petrol
Beyoncé Returns to Met Gala After Decade
Beyoncé made a high-profile return to the Met Gala on Monday, marking her first appearance at the prestigious fashion event in ten years and drawing widespread attention from the global fashion and entertainment industries. The American singer and performer attended the event
Tanzania Secures Three-Year Miss World Hosting Rights
Tanzania has secured hosting rights for the Miss World pageant for three consecutive years beginning in 2027, in a move officials say is expected to boost tourism, international visibility and cultural exchange. The announcement was made by the Minister for Information, Culture,
Body Recovered in Dar es Salaam Identified as Missing Student
Authorities in Tanzania have confirmed that a body recovered from the Msimbazi River in Dar es Salaam has been identified as that of a missing college student, as police continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death. According to a statement issued
East Africa Pushes Unified Telecom Integration Plan
Kenyan President William Ruto has called for the harmonisation of telecommunications systems across East Africa, proposing a regional framework that would significantly reduce cross-border communication costs and deepen economic integration. Speaking on May 4, 2026, at a Tanzania–Kenya business forum held at
Tanzania, Kenya Deepen Energy and Trade Ties
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of Kenya, William Ruto, have overseen the signing of eight bilateral cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening economic integration, improving infrastructure connectivity, and expanding cross-border trade between the two
East Africa Leaders Push Deeper Trade Integration
Business leaders and heads of state from Tanzania and Kenya have called for deeper economic integration and reduced cross-border tensions, as regional stakeholders push to strengthen trade and investment flows within East Africa. The remarks were made on May 4, 2026, during