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Zanzibar VP calls for unity to ensure maritime security

Zanzibar Second Vice President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has urged Tanzanians to join hands with other nations to maintain maritime security which is currently faces challenges. → Read More

Why Mariam Mchiwa can afford to dream again

Prior to the RCs efforts, though she had not given up, Mariam had opted for desperate means to attain her goal, she traveled to Dar es Salaam where she was employed as domestic worker with the hope of getting some money to pay for her studies. → Read More

Nchemba: No plan to grab CSO funds

Finance and Planning minister Mwigulu Nchemba said that the government had no intention of taking development partners’ money away from civil society organisations (CSOs) as misunderstood by some → Read More

Treasury clarifies minister's remarks on USAID funds

Nchemba’s suggestion of how the money would be spent drew ire from a section of Civil Society Organisations → Read More

Sigh of relief for Telecom investors in Tanzania

During the past six years, the telecommunications sector in Tanzania was subjected to colossal payments in fines, but the Samia Suluhu Hassan administration is now assuring investors that it was more than willing to start a new chapter with them. → Read More

Tanzania to host crude oil exploration symposium

Tanzania is expected to host a symposium that will bring together stakeholders from the oil and gas sectors to discuss opportunities in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. → Read More

Authorities ‘not tough enough on Covid’

Despite putting in place Covid-19 guidelines, the government has nonetheless drawn criticism for what is seen as Tanzania’s failure to contain the pandemic. → Read More

Gwajima admits to have received Speaker's letter

Member of Parliament for Kawe constituency, Bishop Josephat Gwajima has admitted receiving a letter requiring him to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Justice, Ethics and Powers → Read More

60 percent of Tanzanians to be vaccinated

The government has shared its preliminary vaccination plan, stating that it plans to vaccinate 60 percent of all Tanzanians. The news comes just days after the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccines in... → Read More

Waitara talks tough to TPA authorities

Works, Transport and Communications deputy minister Mwita Waitara yesterday issued stern warning against Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) directors who have not been taking seriously leadership... → Read More

The nitty-gritty of the data tug-of-war

The government was compelled to suspend new telecom firms’ charges on data bundles at the weekend after a public uproar because, in modern-day Tanzania, the Internet has become a necessity... → Read More

Experts warn over high daily intake of salt

As the world marked a Salt Intake Reduction Week between March 8 and March 14, experts warned that excessive intake of salt could lead to serious health problems. → Read More

Why strategic Tanzania projects need ICT team

Experts in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) have called for the creation of a national network security committee that will run Tanzania’s strategic projects. → Read More

How motorbike taxis, pork consumption cause epilepsy

As Tanzania joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Epilepsy Day, the number of youth suffering from the disease has significantly increased due to an increase in the... → Read More

Former legislator dies in Arusha after brief illness

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Gregory Teu died yesterday after feeling unwell while attending a meeting in Arusha. → Read More

Half of Form Four 2020 scored division Four in National exams

The National Form Four results which were announced on January 15, show a pass rate of 5.19 percent, half of the number of candidates who wrote the exams either got Division IV. → Read More

Police want former MPs Zitto, Mdee to turn themselves in

The Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Force has announced the search for former MPs Halima Mdee and Zitto Kabwe while urging them to turn themselves in for questioning. → Read More

Low voter turn-out in Mbagala Constituency, Dar es Salaam

With polling station 30 minutes away from closure, the number of voters, who turned out to cast their votes at polling stations today in Mbagala Constituency appeared to be low since morning. → Read More

Magufuli warns youth over demonstrations

The CCM presidential candidate, Dr John Magufuli, urged the youth yesterday to refrain from being used by some politicians requiring then to take to the streets when the October 28 general election results are announced - and happen to be contrary to their expectations. → Read More

Telecom companies incur TCRA’s wrath again

Seven telecommunication companies were yesterday slapped with a Sh1.25 billion fine in total for setting incorrect terms and conditions on services they offer to their customers. The companies have been given 14 days to rectify their faults and report to the regulator before July 30. → Read More