March 05
Tanzania: Technology Is Crucial to Justice Delivery - President Suluhu
President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the crucial role of technology in promoting justice and development during her address at the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on Monday. Read more »
Tanzania: Germany Apologizes Over Colonial Rule Killings
GERMANY has reiterated its apologies following atrocities done during its colonial rule in Tanzania more than 100 years that included killing of tribal leaders. Read more »
February 05
Tanzania: Specific Legislation to Curb GBV in Offing
DODOMA: THE government is finalising procedures to come up with specific legislation that will address all forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. Read more »
February 01
Tanzania: Mwinyi Stresses Transparency in Law Making
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi on Thursday signed publicly four bills into law, saying the move was to enhance transparency in law making in the country. Read more »
February 02
Tanzania: Suluhu Hassan Lauds Court Efficacy
Emphasises arbitration for speedy justice dispensationCommends case backlog decrease Read more »
Tanzania: CJ - Judiciary Takes Steps to Uplift Criminal Justice
DODOMA: THE Judiciary of Tanzania has taken steps to implement the recommendations of the Commission formed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to improve criminal justice… Read more »
February 01
Tanzania: The Genesis of 'Law Day' in Tanzania
TODAY, 1st February, 2024; is recognised as "Law Day' in the United Republic of Tanzania. The practice of marking this day had its humble beginnings in the year 1996, and the idea… Read more »
Tanzania: Police Nabs Culprit Who Defrauded 26 Tourists
KILIMANJARO: THE Tanzania Police Force has successfully arrested a perpetrator who defrauded 26 charity trekkers, who came to the country to climb Africa's rooftop, Mount… Read more »
January 23
Tanzania: Zanzibar Records Slight Decrease of GBV Cases in December 2023
THE number of Gender Based Violence (GBV) especially sexual, child abuse and brutality against women has decreased last month (December) in comparison to the previous month of… Read more »
January 24
Tanzania: 10 Arrested Over Killing of Security Guard
MWANZA: POLICE in Mwanza have arrested 10 people for allegedly killing a security guard, Mr Yumen Elias, a resident of the Nyashishi area in the region. Read more »
January 11
Tanzania: Mwinyi Pardons 25 Inmates On Revolution Day
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has pardoned 25 inmates who were serving their terms in various reformatory centres in Unguja and Pemba. Read more »
January 09
Tanzania: Envisaged Zanzibar's New Investment Law Friendly - Mwinyi
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR'S new Investment Act, 2023 is arguably a friendly legal document to benefit investors, President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has said. Read more »
January 05
Tanzania: Electoral Reforms Greeted With Hope
TANZANIA: POLITICAL stakeholders have expressed optimism on the proposed amendments to the electoral laws, noting that the measure will increase efficiency of the National… Read more »
January 04
Tanzania: BoT Warns Operating Microfinance Businesses Illegally
DAR ES SALAAM: Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has said it will take stern measures against individuals and companies operating microfinance businesses without licences. Read more »
Tanzania: Court Rejects Petition Against Government
DAR ES SALAAM: THE High Court, Dar es Salaam Main Registry, has rejected the constitutional petition lodged by three people to oppose the government's move to evict residents from… Read more »
January 02
Tanzania: Court Orders Organization to Pay 4bn/ - Over Tax Diversion
DAR ES SALAAM: LAKAIRO Investment Limited, one of the biggest and most dynamic organizations in Tanzania, is to pay to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) over 4bn/- being taxes… Read more »
Tanzania: Police Step Up Security in Arusha
ARUSHA: THE Police Force in Arusha Region in collaboration with other security organs stepped up security during year-end festivals, a measure that helped to contain crime. Read more »
Tanzania: Trio Gets 30-Year Jail Term Over Terrorism
DAR ES SALAAM: THE High Court at Songea Registry has sentenced three people, Juma Msabila, Hamza Yusuph, alias Singano and Yasin Mussa, alias Kapufi to 30 years imprisonment each… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Tanzania: Court Drops Case Against Ex-Deputy Minister Gekul
MANYARA: THE Babati District Court has dismissed the abuse case against former Deputy Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Ms Pauline Gekul, who is the legislator for… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Tanzania: Largest-Ever Drugs Haul
THE Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has seized 3,182 kilogrammes of heroin and methamphetamine, marking the largest drug bust in Tanzania's history. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania's Authority Seizes Over 3,000kg of Illicit Drugs in Tea, Coffee Packages
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania's Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has seized 3,182 kg of heroin and methamphetamine hidden in packages of coffee and tea blends. Read more »
Tanzania: Police Commend Community Cooperation, Peaceful Christmas
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIANS celebrated Christmas in peace across the country, resulting in a joyous occasion free of any unsettling incidents. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Tanzania: 10 People Perish in Separate Accidents
KIGOMA: EIGHT people, including one child, have died and six others were injured in a car accident at Mumkungwa village in Kigoma region. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Tanzania: CJ Seeks Legal Education Review to Align With Judicial Reforms
DODOMA: THE Chief Justice (CJ), Professor Ibrahim Hamis Juma, has called for review of the country's legal education system so that it can align with the ongoing judicial reforms… Read more »
Tanzania: Ilala Strengthens Measures Against Arbitrary Sale of Alcohol
DAR ES SALAAM: ILALA District Council has embarked on measures to control the unchecked sale of alcoholic beverages to young people contrary to legal requirements and guidelines… Read more »