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Former Ubungo Mayor Jacob Released On Bail

The former Mayor of Ubungo and a prominent political figure,  Boniface Jacob  has spoken publicly for the first time following his release from remand. Jacob, who had been in custody for nearly 20 days, was granted bail by the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s
October 7, 2024

Majaliwa Orders Prosecution for Embezzlement Case

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has taken firm action against public officials and employees implicated in a significant embezzlement scandal involving TZS 165.6 million. Four officials from Kigamboni Municipal Council and four employees from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) unit, under the President’s
October 7, 2024

Tanganyika Law Society President Urges Peaceful Elections

The President of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), Advocate Boniphace Mwabukusi, has strongly called for peaceful and democratic elections in Tanzania, emphasizing the need to use ballots and manifestos as the primary tools for political participation, not violence. Speaking during the opening
October 5, 2024

CHADEMA Rejects Sectarian Allegations

The Democratic Change Party (formerly known as CHADEMA) has firmly rejected recent statements made by its elders’ council, BAVICHA, which suggested sectarianism and tribalism within the party’s ranks. The comments were made by BAVICHA Chairman Hashim Juma during an event celebrating the
October 3, 2024

Israel Declares UN Chief Persona Non Grata

Israel has barred UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country, declaring him *persona non grata* on Wednesday. The move, announced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, comes after Guterres’ perceived failure to unequivocally condemn Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Katz expressed strong
October 2, 2024

Kabendera’s Lawsuit Against Vodacom Dismissed by Court

Journalist Erick Kabendera’s lawsuit against Vodacom Tanzania has been dismissed by the High Court of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. Kabendera accused the telecommunications company of providing personal data to government authorities, which he claims led to his unlawful detention in 2019.
October 2, 2024

ACT Wazalendo Criticizes Samia on Security Accountability

The National Chairperson of the Women’s Wing for ACT Wazalendo, Janeth Joel Rithe, has issued a strong statement, criticizing President Samia Suluhu Hassan for what she perceives as a failure to take responsibility over recent incidents of abductions, disappearances, and killings of
October 2, 2024

Church Leader Pledges Support Against Injustice, Superstition

Retired leader of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT), Dr. Fredrick Shoo, has affirmed that the church will continue its cooperation with Tanzania’s sixth administration in combating those who trample on people’s rights and addressing the problem of superstitious beliefs, which
September 30, 2024
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