The National Chairman of ACT-Wazalendo, Mr Othman Masoud Othman, has emphasized that building a strong nation must be rooted in freedom, peace, and access to justice for all citizens, rather than coercion or force.

A 39-year-old Romanian national, Mr Constantin Catalin Podoleanu, is in the custody of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Arusha over allegations of using stolen bank card details to illegally obtain money. Arusha Regional PCCB head, Ms Zawadi Ngailo, said the suspect was arrested on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at around 10 pm at his residence in Njiro, Arusha. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Ms Ngailo said the arrest followed information provided by members of the public. She said a subsequent search of the suspect’s residence at Njiro Block D, Engutoto Ward, led to...

As universities increasingly turn to digital platforms to expand access to higher education, experts have warned that the rapid growth of online learning could undermine public confidence in academic qualifications unless institutions strengthen their internal quality assurance systems. The warning emerged during a Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) consultative workshop in Tanga on August 22, 2026. The meeting brought together vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, and senior academic leaders from across the country to discuss emerging trends in higher education. Held alongside National Education, Skills and Innovation Week under the theme: Responding to Emerging Trends and Advancing Excellence in University Education,...

Tanzania, through the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), has been selected to join a global artificial intelligence (AI) platform aimed at narrowing the worldwide gaps in AI skills, research and technological infrastructure. Known as the Global AI Capacity Development Network (AICDN), the initiative is supported by the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UN-ODET), which was established by the UN General Assembly and launched in Switzerland in July 2026. NM-AIST is the only institution in Tanzania selected to join the network, positioning the country to strengthen its pipeline of AI researchers, engineers and innovators...

For individuals who rely on sign language, a classroom, workplace, public meeting, or family gathering can quickly become a place of isolation when those around them cannot communicate effectively. To address this everyday barrier, a group of young innovators from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Muhas) has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) solution, Bridging Silence that translates sign language into Kiswahili text and speech in real time. Showcased during the National Education, Skills, and Innovation Week in Tanga, the technology eases communication for people with hearing and speech disabilities, particularly students facing learning environments unequipped for their needs....

The Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (Brela) has urged local innovators and inventors to register their creations early to secure legal protection, gain exclusive rights, and prevent unauthorised exploitation. The call was made on Saturday, August 22, 2026, by Brela Registration Officer, Mr Benedickson Willson, during an interview with The Citizen’s sister newspaper Mwananchi at the National Education, Skills and Innovation Week exhibition, taking place at the Usagara Secondary School grounds in Tanga Region. Mr Willson said Brela’s participation in the event, running from August 15 to 24, 2026, aims to reach innovators, educate them on intellectual property rights, and...

The Court of Appeal has set aside the death sentence imposed on former primary school discipline master Respicius Mutazangira, substituting his murder conviction with manslaughter and ordering his immediate release.

Unintegrated systems have been cited as one of the reasons forest resources are lost without accurate information, depriving the government of much-needed revenue.

The arrests expose a glaring conflict between Zanzibar’s strict local-ownership laws and the East African Community protocol.

The Tanzania Association of Bus Owners (Taboa) has requested another meeting with Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba to address rising operating costs and a potential increase in passenger fares.