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 Parliament to Confirm Prime Minister Tomorrow
The National Assembly of Tanzania is set to hold a crucial sitting tomorrow, 13 November 2025, to confirm the appointment of the country’s new Prime Minister and to conduct the election and swearing-in of the Deputy Speaker. The announcement was made by
Speaker Zungu Urges Tanzanian MPs to Uphold Integrity
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Mussa Azzan Zungu, has urged members of the 13th Parliament to respect the dignity of their positions and uphold the trust placed in them by the people. Speaking moments after the swearing-in ceremony of
Ethiopia Chosen to Host 2027 COP32 Climate Summit
Ethiopia has been informally selected to host the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, following backing from the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN). The announcement was made during the ongoing COP30 talks in Belém, Brazil, where negotiators are discussing urgent
John Heche Denies Claims of Secret Police Release Deal
In Dar es Salaam, opposition leader John Heche has spoken publicly for the first time since his release from police custody, firmly rejecting claims that he and his colleagues were freed through secret negotiations with government authorities. Heche, who serves as the
Tanzania Battles Rising Threat of Antibiotic Misuse
Across Tanzania, a quiet but alarming trend is emerging — pharmacies are increasingly selling antibiotics and other prescription drugs without requiring a doctor’s prescription. What was once a tightly controlled practice meant to ensure safe medication use has now turned into a
UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language
Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
Hannibal Gaddafi Freed After a Decade in Detention
Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has finally been released from detention in Lebanon after nearly ten years behind bars. His release on Monday, November 10, 2025, marks the end of a long and controversial chapter
Opposition Leaders Plan Urgent Meeting Over Nationwide Unrest
The main opposition party in Tanzania, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has announced plans to convene an emergency Central Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam to discuss the recent wave of unrest that erupted in several regions of the country on
Mussa Zungu Elected Tanzania’s New Parliamentary Speaker
The Member of Parliament for Ilala, Mussa Azzan Zungu has been overwhelmingly elected as the new Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, securing 378 out of 383 votes cast. The election took place today, 11 November 2025, at the Parliament chamber