June 19

• Tanzania: Four Chadema MPs Held Over Riots

  PM: says bomb was army property FOUR Members of Parliament on CHADEMA ticket have been arrested following acts of violence that occurred at Soweto grounds in Kaloleni, on Tuesday... Read more »

• Tanzania: Tanzania, Japan Seal Deal for First Flyover

  TANZANIA is set to receive a total of 77.7bn/- from Japan as grant and concessional loan to support poverty alleviation efforts and facilitate construction of a flyover at the... Read more »

• Tanzania: CTI Urges More Taxes for Imported Cement

  THE Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) wants the government to slap more taxes on imported cement to create a level playing field with local cement producers. Read more »

• Tanzania: Former Minister Accused of Holding Onto State Houses

  A former cabinet member and one of the country's long serving legislators, Dr Chrisant Mzindakaya, is accused of holding 16 government houses in a shoddy deal smacking of... Read more »

• Tanzania: Driver, Conductor Killed in Crash

  FOUR people died on the spot following a road accident which occurred at Kiziramuyaga village in Muleba District. Read more »

• Tanzania: Kiemba - We've Targeted Afcon 2015

  SENSATION midfielder Amri Kiemba has said reaching the 2014 Brazil World Cup finals was never a realistic target for the national soccer team, Taifa Stars. Read more »

• Tanzania: Minerals Exploration Underway in Lindi Region, Says Masele

  THE Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) is conducting exploration in Lindi Region to establish the amount of minerals found in the area. Read more »

• Tanzania: IPTL Partner Demands Sh776 Billion in Damages

  THE legal battle involving Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) shareholders - VIP Engineering and Marketing Company Limited and Mechmar Corporation - took a new turn earlier... Read more »

• Tanzania: MP Calls for Rehabilitation of Mt Kilimanjaro Roads

  A MEMBER of Parliament has appealed to the government to complete rehabilitation of four roads leading to Mount Kilimanjaro to unlock more potential of the mountain as the leading... Read more »

• Tanzania: Commercial Sex Workers Fuel HIV/Aids Prevalence - Study

  SEX minorities and commercial sex workers pose the risk of increased HIV/Aids prevalence in the society, according to a study which shows that over 30 per cent of the group have... Read more »

• Tanzania: TFF Heaps Praise On 'Fantastic' Fans

  THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has complimented fans who turned out in big numbers to cheer the national soccer team, Taifa Stars, in their Group C match of the 2014 World... Read more »

• Tanzania: Legislators Decry Uplifting of Imported Cars' Prices At Dar es Salaam Port

  Members of Parliament have decried a tendency by Tanzania Revenue Authority officials to uplift the price of imported vehicles at the Dar es Salaam Port to increase import duties... Read more »

• Tanzania: Govt Hooks 1,994 Children Out of Child Labour

  TANZANIA has managed to remove 1,994 children from child labour in various sectors in Zanzibar and mainland. This was said yesterday by the Minister for Labour and Employment (MP),... Read more »

• Tanzania: Shilling Loses Ground Against Greenback

  STRONG demand for US dollars from the energy and manufacturing sectors weakened the shilling that traded at the rate ranging between 1,601 and 1681 on Tuesday. Read more »

• Tanzania: Ijumbi Villagers Applauded for Building Primary Court

  BUKOBA High Court Judge Pellagia Khaday has commended residents of Ijumbi village in Muleba District for constructing a primary court on self-help basis at a cost of 15.8m/-. Read more »

• Tanzania: Better Days Ahead for Local Rugby

  ADEQUATE sponsorship for rugby clubs in the East African region will allow teams to travel more comfortably and safer for away matches. Read more »

• Tanzania: Chinese Medical Team Flies Back Home Happy

  A NEW team of 21 medical doctors from China arrived in Zanzibar last Wednesday to replace a similar team which went back of home on Tuesday after serving in Zanzibar for two years. Read more »

• Tanzania: Legislator Opposes Salary Increments

  THE legislator for Mji Mkongwe, Mr Ismail Jussa Ladu, has opposed the review of benefits for the Members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives, saying that it is improper. Read more »

• Tanzania: Schoolgirls Need Books, Not Husbands

  PRIMARY school pupils in Sumbawanga municipality have literally accused their parents to the acting Regional Commissioner (RC) for Rukwa, Mr Iddy Kimanta, for withdrawing some of... Read more »

• Tanzania: Zanzibar Towns to Have Solar Power Installations

  ALMOST all major streets in Zanzibar towns on Unguja and Pemba Islands will have solar powered lights should the current discussion between Zanzibar and financiers (China... Read more »

• Tanzania: Sh18 Billion Allocated for Rainwater Harvesting

  THE government allocated 18bn/- for rainwater harvesting projects in various parts of the country between 2006/2007 and 2012/2013 financial years, the National Assembly was told on... Read more »

• Tanzania: Plans Afoot to Establish Land Tribunal in Lushoto

  THE government on Tuesday promised to look for funds to establish a lands and housing tribunal in Lushoto District. The Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlement... Read more »

• Tanzania: Army Junior Ranks Retire At 50, House Told

  MEMBERS of the Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) from the rank of private to captain, are required to retire from service at the age of 50 years, the National Assembly was... Read more »

• Tanzania: Review TMAA Role, Govt Urged

  A FORMER commissioner of minerals wants the Tanzania Minerals Audit Agency (TMAA) be reviewed as its mandate and responsibilities overlap with that of other agencies. Read more »

• Tanzania: Jumbe Celebrates 93rd Birthday

  Zanzibar President Alhaji Aboud Jumbe Mwinyi, made public his event of celebrating his 93rd birthday. The celebration was held at his son's home in Zanzibar. "Some of you have been... Read more »