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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Tanzanian Beauty Queen Breaks International Pageant Barrier
Beatrice Alex Akyoo has etched her name in history as the first Tanzanian to make it to the Top 10 at the Miss Grand International beauty pageant, held on October 18, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. The 25-year-old beauty queen, representing the vibrant
Four Men Jailed for Attempted Kidnapping of Dar Businessman
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate Court in Kinondoni has sentenced four men to seven years in prison each after finding them guilty of attempting to kidnap a local businessman, an incident that shocked the public after it was captured on video and went
Tanzania’s Electoral Body Sets 72-Hour Result Window
Tanzania’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the official results of the country’s presidential election, set for October 29, will be declared within 72 hours after polls close — a move aimed at ensuring transparency and timely communication to the
Dar es Salaam Moves to End Chronic Water Shortages
Authorities in Tanzania’s bustling commercial hub are ramping up efforts to fix the city’s long-standing water woes. The Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has announced that eight new water-pumping installations are being set up across the region to increase supply
Police Disperse Protest Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Security forces in Nigeria clashed with demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, organized under the banner #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, had been planned to start
Cargo Plane Crashes Into Sea Near Hong Kong Airport
A cargo aircraft tragically crashed into the sea near Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two ground staff while all four crew members onboard survived. The Boeing 747-400F cargo plane, operating as Emirates SkyCargo Flight EK9788, veered
Nigeria Denies Alleged Military Coup Arrests
Nigerian authorities have strongly denied reports that more than a dozen military officers were detained for allegedly plotting a coup to overthrow the government. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the claims as false and misleading.
Zimbabwe Ruling Party Proposes Extending Presidential Term
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has signaled its intention to extend the tenure of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by two years, a move that could keep him in office until 2030. The proposal was announced during the party’s annual conference in Mutare, a city in
Congo Begins Countdown After Last Ebola Patient Discharged
A wave of relief has swept across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after health officials announced that the last patient infected with the Ebola virus had been discharged from a treatment centre on Sunday. The development marks a significant milestone