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Indoor Cannabis Farming Discovered in Arusha Area

Authorities in the Arusha region have uncovered a hidden cannabis cultivation operation inside a private home. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) arrested an individual suspected of growing cannabis seedlings in his residence, signaling a new method being used to evade

February 19, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Government Urges Media to Foster Peaceful 2025 Elections

As the country moves closer to the 2025 General Election, the government is calling on media professionals to play a key role in ensuring a peaceful, fair, and well-informed electoral process. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during a meeting with editors and

February 19, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Simiyu Region Launches Clean Cooking Gas Initiative

The government has taken another step in promoting clean energy by launching the distribution of 6-kilogram cooking gas cylinders in Simiyu Region. The initiative, led by Regional Commissioner Kenani Kihongosi, aims to encourage residents to shift from firewood and charcoal to cleaner

February 19, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Authorities Destroy 336 Acres of Cannabis in Dodoma

Authorities in Tanzania have intensified their fight against illegal drug cultivation after uncovering and destroying 336 acres of cannabis farms hidden within Ikome Forest Reserve in Kondoa District, Dodoma Region. The operation, led by the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) in

February 19, 2025

Politics·World

United Nations Appeals for $6 Billion in Sudan Aid

The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for $6 billion in humanitarian aid to support millions of people affected by the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The call comes as the country faces an escalating humanitarian emergency, with severe shortages of food,

February 18, 2025

Politics·World

More Than 10,000 Refugees Flee DRC to Burundi

Thousands of people have crossed into Burundi in the past few days, seeking refuge from the ongoing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Over 10,000 refugees have arrived since February 14, as reported by Burundi’s Ministry

February 18, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Government Tackles Delays in Stolen Phone Investigations

The issue of delayed investigations into stolen phones has become a growing concern in Tanzania, with many citizens expressing frustration over the slow pace of action from law enforcement. In response, the Minister for Internal Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, has urged the police

February 18, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Seeks UK Partnership for Infrastructure Development

Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Philip Mpango, has invited UK investors to explore opportunities in the country’s key infrastructure sectors, highlighting roads, railways, and renewable energy as priority areas for collaboration. Dr. Mpango made the call during a meeting at Chamwino State House

February 18, 2025

Business·Tanzania

Tanzania Probes Foreign Traders’ Presence in Kariakoo

A government-appointed committee investigating the growing number of foreign traders in Kariakoo has made significant progress, with half of its work now complete. The committee, formed by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, on February 2, has been meeting

February 17, 2025

Tanzania

Tanzania, US Strengthen Ties Through Military Exercise

The Tanzanian People’s Defence Force (TPDF) and the United States military have successfully concluded the Justified Accord 2025 joint training exercise, marking another milestone in the two nations’ military cooperation. The closing ceremony, held in Msata, Coast Region, brought together senior leaders

February 17, 2025

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