News & Current Events
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What real inspires Joseph Selasini to jet back to Chadema at this time? And who is behind his move? Is he a mole or trojan horse within Chadema circle?
Which opportunities did J.Selasini see...
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So, Rio Ferdinand is currently in the headlines, and for once, it’s not for a "Vibe with Five" take or a United rant.
He’s been on a three-day whirlwind tour of Tanzania, and the internet is...
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The United States Department of State has officially designated Faustine Jackson Mafwele, a Senior Assistant Commissioner of the Tanzania Police Force (TPF), for his involvement in "gross...
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Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Ted Cruz unveiled the Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act on May 19, directing a 90-day State Department review of diplomatic, security...
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Hassan Ghazaly, founder of Pan African initiative on media and journalism "Afromedia", expresses his sincere congratulations to the Editorial team of Cairo 24’s website, chiefly journalist Mahmoud...
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Adan Mohamed's appointment as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been challenged in court by a petitioner who claims that the appointment breaches public service and...
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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPPs) has given opposition party Chadema until 3.30pm on May 20 to submit a detailed explanation as to why it should not face disciplinary...
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Charlotta Ozaki Macias, the Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, has expressed profound shock and sympathy regarding the tragic events of October 29. In a recent interview, Ambassador Macias shared her...
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Africa's wealthiest industrialist now says he prefers Kenya's coast for his $17 billion oil refinery. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, by her own account, was not consulted before the project was...
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The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced a significant hike in fuel prices, effective today, May 6, 2026. The move comes as global energy markets grapple with the...
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President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a strong warning to young activists across East Africa, asserting that her government, in coordination with Kenya, will use force to suppress "undisciplined"...
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The Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, has requested TZS 525.32 billion as the ministry’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year to implement nine key priorities...
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Today, May 4, 2026, the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. William Samoei Ruto, is expected to arrive in the country for a two-day state visit.
This visit is a continuation of diplomatic...
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Dar es Salaam authorities have confirmed the arrest of a young online personality known as Ninja Damour, following days of uncertainty and online speculation about his whereabouts.
In an official...
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Internet users in Tanzania have continued to rise, reflecting the rapid growth of the country’s communications and information technology sector, with new data showing a significant increase in...
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The body of online content creator Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, is expected to lie in state on Monday and Tuesday in May 2026, followed by a funeral service to be held in the...
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For years, the story of Africa's digital economy was told mostly through smartphones and mobile money. In 2025, a quieter but far more consequential chapter opened: the race to build the physical...
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