Tanzania has unveiled a TZS 222.6 billion ($89 million) budget for its information and communications technology sector for the 2026/27 fiscal year, with most funding directed toward infrastructure as the country accelerates its digital economy agenda. Roughly 94% of the allocation is earmarked for development projects, including expansion of rural telecom towers, extension of the...
Tanzania’s commission of inquiry into the 2025 election unrest has revealed that some individuals were paid or promised money to take part in the violence, reinforcing claims that the disturbances were organised rather than spontaneous. A member of the commission, Said Mwema, said investigators gathered testimonies from more than 63,000 people, including participants who admitted...
A senior delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to arrive in Uganda for high-level meetings aimed at advancing preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The two-day meetings, scheduled for April 22–23 in Kampala, will bring together officials from...
Tanzania has officially been admitted as a member of World Lacrosse, marking a significant step in the country’s entry into the global lacrosse community. The announcement also included the United Arab Emirates, bringing the total number of member nations to 97. With this move, Tanzania becomes part of the Africa Association of Lacrosse, joining other...
Katika kipindi cha hivi karibuni, mjadala kuhusu ongezeko la bei za mafuta umekuwa mkubwa mtaani na katika majukwaa ya kitaifa na kimataifa. Hoja hii si mpya katika historia ya uchumi wa dunia, bali ni mwendelezo wa mizunguko ya misukosuko ya nishati inayochochewa na matukio ya kisiasa, kiusalama na kiuchumi duniani. Kauli ya Mhe Rais Dkt...
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, was created by the Rome Statute of 1998 to prosecute those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. It acts only when national courts cannot or will not deliver justice, making it the world’s court of last resort. Every ICC...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised a 1 billion shillings reward to Taifa Stars if they win the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to run from August 2 to 28 in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Announced by Sports Minister Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi on July 24, the incentive aims to motivate players to perform at...
Deputy Minister for Information, Culture and Sports, Hamis Mwinjuma, has praised China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) for completing the first phase of the Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium in Arusha 20 days ahead of schedule. During a visit to the site over the weekend, Mwinjuma highlighted the stadium as a symbol of strong Tanzania–China relations....
Honorary President of Simba SC, Mohammed “Mo” Dewji, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the club into one of Africa’s best. Speaking via video from Dar es Salaam, Mo said he has invested over TSh 87 billion in Simba since 2017. Despite last season’s challenges, he highlighted the club’s historic achievements, including two CAF finals...