“Our Nation Is One, Serve Without Division,” Nchimbi Says
Tanzania’s Vice President, , addressed hundreds of monks and faithful inside the Church of the Pilgrimage of the Virgin Mary in Pugu, Dar es
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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
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
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Zanzibar Ports Reduce Food Import Fees by 80 Percent
The Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) has announced an 80 percent reduction in import levies for all food items entering the islands from mainland Tanzania. The policy, effective from November 10 to November 24, 2025, covers ports across Unguja and Pemba, including Malindi,
South Africa Assumes Interim SADC Leadership Role
South Africa has taken over as the Interim Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), following Madagascar’s decision to step down due to domestic political unrest. The announcement was made after an Extraordinary Virtual Summit of SADC Heads of State and
Tanzania’s 13th Parliament Opens Without an Official Opposition
Tanzania’s 13th Parliament officially convenes this week, but once again without an official opposition camp, marking the second consecutive Parliament to operate under one-party dominance. The development has reignited debate about the future of multiparty democracy and parliamentary accountability in the country.
Mussa Zungu Poised to Become Tanzania’s Next Speaker
Veteran lawmaker Mussa Zungu is on the verge of becoming Tanzania’s eighth Speaker of Parliament after members of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), overwhelmingly endorsed him as their official candidate ahead of the 13th Parliament’s opening session. In a tightly
ACT-Wazalendo Takes INEC to Court Over Disputed Special Seats
A new political storm is brewing in Tanzania after opposition party ACT-Wazalendo declared it will take the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court, accusing it of miscalculating votes in a way that unfairly denied the party its rightful share of special-seat
U.S. Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa Over Rights Dispute
The United States has confirmed that it will not send any government representatives to the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, following President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the event, citing alleged human rights abuses in the host country. In a statement
Ruto Urges Ukraine to Free Detained Kenyans
Kenya’s President William Ruto has appealed to the government of Ukraine to release several Kenyan nationals reportedly being held in the country after being misled into joining the ongoing war against Russia. According to information from State House, President Ruto held a
Ten Wanted as Violence Rocks Multiple Tanzanian Cities
The Tanzania Police Force has released the names of ten individuals wanted in connection with the widespread violence that erupted on 29 October 2025 across major regions including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Mbeya, Shinyanga, Geita, Songwe, Ruvuma, Mara, Dodoma, Kilimanjaro and Iringa. According to the official
Mwanza Court Detains 172 Over Violent District Clashes
Authorities in Mwanza have brought 172 residents before the Nyamagana District Court to face a series of serious criminal charges, including armed robbery, willful destruction of property, unlawful assembly, and disorderly conduct. The suspects appeared before several magistrates on Friday, November 7,