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...
LATRA reveal new fares for Daladala and Up-country buses
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...
Finance: Know the number of people with million dollars of wealth in Tanzania and Africa
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 are connected with natural gas for coooking
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...
What were Rostam’s dealings in USA on President Samia’s visit? Find out.
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...
ATCL confirms dropping of passengers to Chato
Tanzania Airlines (ATCL) has denied reports circulating on social media that it has suspended Chato’s trip in Geita region, saying the route is still available twice a week. Speaking to the local media, ATCL spokesperson Josephat Kagirwa said the trips since they started in January 2021 have never been cancelled. “The trip between Geita and...
Simiyu: Three captured for Gold smuggling
Simiyu region police force has reported holding three people in custody for smuggling 14.4 grams of gold. Mr Aman Msuya, the minerals official, has confirmed that incidence today, April 19, 2022. Mr Msuy attested that the apprehension of the three culprits was successful after vigorous police inspection following intelligence information they had received that there...
Press Release: The Zanzibar’s Police Press Release on Zainab’s tragic night at Warere Hotel.
The report was released on April 18, 2022. Zainab arrived at Nungwi Police around 2 am to report the tragic incident she encountered that night, lodging in Room 3 at Warere Hotel. Two male suspects were all arrested for questioning. The suspects, allegedly for an attempt to rape and steal USD 1,100, belonged to Ms...
‘Royal Tour’: Re-branding of Tanzania’s tourism and investment opportunities
Most of Tanzania’s tourist attraction sites are famously known globally. Despite being some of the most iconic sites in Africa and the world, many of them are shallowly known. Today April 18, 2022, the Tanzania Royal Tour will be unveiled in New York, America, and President Samia Suluhu Hassan will be the guest of honour....