The prominent Tanzanian author and academician Prof Issa Shivji has rebuked intellectuals for failing to advise the government constructively as they vie for government appointments. Prof Issa Shivji made that statement on a TV program broadcasted by ITV during the commemoration of 100 years birthday of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. “I’m one of the intellectuals. I...
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Monday he wants to expand the reach of Twitter beyond the current “niche” until most Americans use the social media platform. Musk has signed a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, raising questions among employees and the public about his strategy for running the social media...
In the past few days, the shocking news of beatings and abductions of people by the Serengeti National Park conservation police have surfaced online. One man identified as Nyamuhanga Mnanka (40) was reported abducted at his farm on January 5, 2022, by the conservation police. The eyewitness, Bhoke Mnanka, who happens to be her sister,...
As the world expects to celebrate the world’s Press Freedom tomorrow, May 3, 2022, Tanzania’s government has pledged to improve the country’s journalists and media working environment. Dr Jim Yonaz, the permanent secretary of the ministry of information and technology, made those remarks today in Arusha at the symposium ahead of the world’s free press...
Rage has engulfed social media amongst internet users following an increase of data bundle services by some giant telecommunications operating in Tanzania. Users have also claimed not to be informed by their internet service providers about the recent changes, that users have protested and claimed to be unfair and expensive. After Dar Mpya, an active...
The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) has announced new fares for Daladala and up-country buses. LATRA has announced that the Daladala routes formerly charged 400/- will now be 500/-, those of 450 will be 550/-, and the implementation starts immediately on May 14, 2022. Regular class buses will now be charged 41 TZS from 36...
Tanzania has been ranked seventh in terms of dollar millionaires according to a report by a research firm, New World Wealth and Henley & Partners, which helps high-net-worth individuals to acquire resident citizenship through investment. According to the African wealth report, 2022 indicates that Tanzania has 2,400 individuals with a net worth of over $1million...
More than 600 households in Mtwara can now cook using natural gas connected to their houses by Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC). Ms Adelian Kabwogi, the TPDC development officer, said that the installation of gas pipes in people’s households began in 2020, a move that has brought a ripple effect on environmental conservation as the...
Tycoon Rostam Azizi, just two weeks after trending on social media after becoming the new owner of Tigo and Zantel, has again surfaced across social media after being spotted in President Samia’s delegation to the United States of America. Many people online seemed unclear about Rostam’s dealing in the USA, as was seen in a...
A week ago, some pictures of people wearing t-shirts with the late Magufuli photo, Tanzania’s former President, emerged across social media and incited speculations about the emergency of the new party from CCM renegades who are disgruntled with CCM’s affairs in running the country. However, none of that has been confirmed yet. The young men...