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 Opposition Leader Faces Travel Dispute at Border
A new controversy has emerged after reports surfaced that opposition figure John Heche, Deputy Chairperson of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), was blocked from crossing the Sirari Border Post in northern Tanzania to enter Kenya. According to a statement released on
Global Leaders Unite to Honour Raila Odinga
The atmosphere at Nyayo Stadium was heavy with emotion as thousands of mourners, political figures, and international guests gathered to pay their final respects to Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of Africa’s most influential political figures. Among
Missing Priest Found Safe in Ruvuma After Health Scare
Relief and gratitude have swept through the Catholic community and residents of Namtumbo District after police confirmed that Father Camillius Nkata, a priest of the Archdiocese of Songea, has been found safe at his home in Mawa Village, Hanga Ward. For several
Tanzania Braces for Uncertain Rains Ahead of 2025–2026 Season
Tanzania is preparing for what experts describe as an unpredictable rainy season from November 2025 to April 2026, with meteorologists warning that many regions could experience below-average rainfall and extended dry spells. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) released its latest outlook this
Government Moves to Protect Tanzanian Moral Values
The Tanzanian government is ramping up efforts to defend “indigenous moral values” against what officials call creeping Western cultural influence, as part of a broader campaign led by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups. Minister Dorothy Gwajima has
Madagascar Military Installs Colonel as President
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is poised to assume the presidency of Madagascar on Friday, October 17, 2025, following a military intervention that removed President Andry Rajoelina from office. The move comes amid weeks of public protests over poor access to essential services, including
High Court Halts Lissu Treason Trial After Registrar’s Death
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has unexpectedly adjourned the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu following the sudden death of Ms. Asha Mwetindwa, the Deputy Registrar of the Shinyanga sub-registry. The hearing, which resumed on October 15, 2025, was
Global Central Banks Turn to Gold as Confidence in Dollar Wavers
The world’s central banks are buying gold at a pace not seen in decades — a move that has propelled the precious metal to become the second-largest reserve asset globally, after the US dollar. A new report released by the European Central