Dar Es Salaam Says Goodbye to Commuter Buses
Dar es Salaam is preparing for a major shift in urban transport as the city’s authorities move to phase out conventional commuter buses along
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SADC Praises Tanzania Clean Cooking Energy Strategy
The Southern African regional bloc has commended Tanzania’s approach to expanding access to clean cooking energy, describing it as a practical and results-driven model
Committee Inspects Progress at Julius Nyerere Dam
A government oversight committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress and performance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project following an official inspection visit conducted
Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
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Tanzania Hosts Africa’s First Horticulture Trade Show
Tanzania has launched Africa’s first annual trade show dedicated to fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers, aiming to unlock the continent’s vast horticultural potential. The event, named Horti Logistica Africa, will be held every November in Arusha and is organized by the Tanzania
Tanzania Sees Rising Cancer Cases Nationwide
Tanzania is witnessing a steady rise in cancer cases, with 16,516 new diagnoses reported between 2019 and 2023, according to the latest Ministry of Health report. The increase is partly attributed to lifestyle changes that heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases, highlighting
Tanzania Appoints Mwigulu Nchemba as New Prime Minister
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has selected Mwigulu Nchemba as the country’s new Prime Minister of Tanzania. His nomination was read in Parliament on Thursday by Speaker Mussa Zungu and will be subject to approval through a parliamentary vote. Nchemba, who has
Few Tanzanian Sex Workers Receive Cervical Screening
A recent study in northern Tanzania has revealed a worrying health gap: less than five percent of female sex workers have ever undergone cervical cancer screening, despite being among the most vulnerable populations. The research, conducted in the Kilimanjaro Region, surveyed 351
Lissu Challenges Protected Witness in Treason Case
Opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairman of Tanzania’s main opposition party Chadema, has raised strong objections in the High Court over the use of a protected witness in his ongoing treason trial. Appearing before the Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry on Wednesday, November 12,
Lutheran Church Calls for Justice After Tanzanian Election Violence
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) has urged the government to ensure justice and accountability for citizens who lost their lives or were injured during the violent demonstrations that followed the October 29, 2025 General Election. In a powerful statement issued
Global Leaders Commit to Recognise 160 Million Hectares
World leaders gathered in Belém, Brazil this week ahead of COP30 to announce a groundbreaking pledge to secure the land rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across tropical forest nations. The new initiative, known as the Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC),
Farmers at the Heart of East Africa’s Green Transition
At a regional agricultural forum held in Mara, Tanzania, on November 12, 2025, agricultural expert Dr Peter Mlay emphasized that the success of East Africa’s agricultural transformation depends not only on technology but also on empowering the farmers who use it. Speaking
Tanzanian Experts Urge Reliable Internet Access for Growth
Technology and policy experts in Tanzania have called on authorities to ensure stable and unrestricted internet access across the country, stressing that connectivity is not a luxury but a crucial pillar for national development. The appeal was made by the Tech &