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How drones are helping to fight malaria in urban Tanzania
Daily Express
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August 19, 2025
Experts discuss their research to help fight against malaria Baby Dilan lies curled against his grandmother’s chest, his curious brown eyes watching closely as she tells her story. Judith Lomayani Laizer has cared for the seven-month-old since his...
Tanzania, Burundi launch construction of $2bln joint SGR project
Zawya
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Burundi and Tanzania on Saturday kicked off the construction of the cross-border standard gauge railway line, marking a milestone in the countries’ infrastructure development. President Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye and Tanzanian Prime Minister...
Tanzania’s information minister: Journalism not just talent, academic qualifications a must
The Citizen
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Mbeya. The Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi, has underscored that journalism and broadcasting are recognised professions in Tanzania, stressing that those aspiring to join the industry must possess the...
Why Tanzania’s cocoa deserves more attention
Daily News Tanzania
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August 19, 2025
About two years ago, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi – as Minister for Information, culture, Arts and Sports – surprised many when he passionately spoke about agriculture instead. Perhaps it was not entirely unexpected, considering he is also the...
Kenya vs Tanzania: Football rivalry heats up as Yanga spokesman trashes Benni McCarthy
The Standard
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Yanga SC Spokeman Ali Kamwe has clapped back at Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy over his remarks (photo courtesy/Stafford Ondego/Standard) The age-old rivalry between Kenya and Tanzania has found fresh fire, this time on the football pitch. A...
Tanzania Court Bans Live Coverage Of Treason Trial Against Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu
Arise News
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August 18, 2025
A Tanzanian court has prohibited live coverage of the treason trial of the country’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, sparking criticism from the politician and his party. On Monday, Principal Resident Magistrate Franco Kiswaga ruled that all...
Tanzania Court bans live broadcast of witness testimonies in Tundu Lissu treason case
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the statements of prosecution witnesses expected to testify in the treason case against the Chairman of the opposition party Chadema, Tundu Lissu shall not be broadcast live as...
What Tanzania’s Chaumma intends to do during its first 100 days in office
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Chama Cha Ukombozi wa Umma (Chaumma) has laid out an ambitious roadmap for its first 100 days in office should it secure victory in the October 2025 General Election, pledging sweeping reforms that touch on governance, justice, land...
Tanzania court bans live coverage of opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial
Times LIVE
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A court in Tanzania on Monday banned the live coverage of treason proceedings against the East African nation's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who criticised the decision. Principal resident magistrate Franco Kiswaga said the ban would help...
Tanzania court bans broadcasting of opposition leader trial
Africanews
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August 18, 2025
A Dar es Salaam court on Monday banned media from live broadcasting the trial of Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, who is charged with treason. Principal Resident Magistrate Franco Kiswaga said the ban was put in place to protect the...
Tanzanian sports sector hits a golden era with massive investment
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: MASSIVE investments made by the Tanzanian government under Samia Suluhu Hassan in the sports sector have positioned Tanzania as a key sports hub in Africa, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and...
Tanzania’s insurance beneficiaries hit 25.9m in 2025
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Commissioner of the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA), Dr. Baghayo Saqware, has said that the beneficiaries of insurance services in the country have increased from 14 million in 2021 to 25.9 million in 2025 as the...
Tanzania court bans live coverage of opposition leader's treason trial
The Malaysian Star
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August 18, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) -A court in Tanzania on Monday banned the live coverage of treason proceedings against the East African nation's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, who criticised the decision. Principal Resident Magistrate Franco Kiswaga...
Tanzania envisions a civilized General Elections campaign
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: The Registrar of Political Parties, Justice Francis Mutungi, has called on political party leaders in Tanzania to ensure that campaigns for the 2025 General Election are conducted peacefully in a civilized manner, without the use of...
Tanzania minister: Foreigners come as investors, then become petty traders
Zawya
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Tanzania says it imposed a ban on foreigners from doing certain businesses to stop a continual abuse of investment rules under which they had entered the country. Trade and Industry Minister Selemani Jafo, speaking for the first time since...
Tanzania: Samia pushes mining boom as demand for rare metals soars
Zawya
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Tanzania is fast-tracking key mining projects under the Samia administration ahead of the country’s general election in October, signing a series of new, multimillion-dollar deals with international investors over the past fortnight. Two of the...
Tanzanian trio triumph at CRDB Marathon in Dar
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: JOSEPH Panga from Tanzania won the men’s half marathon, while his fellow Tanzanians Silia Ginoka and Boayi Maganga excelled in the 10km race in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, during the CRDB Bank Marathon held in...
Media urged to safeguard democracy against misinformation
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: Editors and journalists in Tanzania have been urged to exercise extra vigilance in gathering and publishing news, particularly in the run-up to the October 29, 2025 General Election, in order to safeguard democracy against...
Live coverage of opposition leader Lissu’s treason trial banned by Tanzania court
BusinessLIVE
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A court in Tanzania on Monday banned live coverage of treason proceedings against the East African nation’s main opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who criticised the decision. Principal resident magistrate Franco Kiswaga said the ban would help...
Empty Seats in Tanzania Leave CAF Disappointed
Kenya Today
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August 18, 2025
When the Confederation of African Football (CAF) chose Tanzania as one of the hosts for continental matches, many expected stadiums to be packed. To attract fans, tickets were sold cheaply going for as little as Tsh 10,000. But despite the low...