Chadema SG Mnyika takes responsibility for meeting at centre of Lissu treason case
Chadema secretary-general John Mnyika has taken responsibility for organising a meeting that the prosecution alleges was used by the party’s chairman, Tundu Lissu, to make statements amounting to treason.
Ndejembi pledges loyalty to Samia, equal service to all Tanzanians
Newly approved Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has pledged loyalty to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and promised to serve Tanzanians regardless of their political affiliation.
Data protection regulator begins compliance crackdown
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) will begin on-site compliance inspections of institutions that collect and process personal data from Monday, August 31, 2026, following gaps identified during preliminary assessments.
Mudavadi: Why Kenya occupies strategic position in Africa and regional relations
Kenya is increasingly being seen as a continental voice of consequence.
Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba dies at 34
Uganda is a republic, but it has several traditional monarchies that still preside over their kingdoms as they were constituted in the pre-colonial period.
NCD targets East African markets as it marks 10 years
Despite the pleasure of enjoying what the legendary Brazilian soccer maestro, Pele, called “the beautiful game", large sections of Simba SC fans are nervous.
Samia bids farewell to Egyptian envoy, calls for stronger trade ties
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger trade and investment ties between Tanzania and Egypt as the two countries seek to deepen bilateral relations. President Hassan made the remarks on Friday, August 28, 2026, when she received Egypt’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Sherif Ismail, who paid a farewell courtesy call after completing his four-year diplomatic tour in the country. She commended Mr Ismail for his contribution to strengthening relations between the two countries during his tenure. The President highlighted progress in bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, education and scholarships, health, transport and logistics, agriculture, energy and tourism. She stressed...
Tanzania turns to smart technology to boost livestock productivity
Tanzania is turning to smart livestock technologies, including sensors, data analytics and digital monitoring systems, to boost productivity, combat diseases and increase incomes among smallholder farmers.
Nchimbi ceased to be Vice President on August 26 after losing CCM membership, Attorney General says
Attorney General Hamza Johari has said Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi ceased to be Vice President after losing his membership of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), despite his resignation having been set to take effect on September 4, 2026.
Football stadium security goes beyond ticket checks
Security at a football stadium goes beyond checking supporters’ tickets and ensuring a match starts on time.
