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ZIFF 2026 spotlights 65 films across fiction, documentary and animation

Tanzania, May 22 -- The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is preparing for another vibrant celebration of cinema, culture and creativity after unveiling its official film selection for the 2... Read More


Yanga face stern Singida test in tightening league title race

Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. The Mainland Premier League title race is expected to gather more momentum today when leaders Young Africans (Yanga) host Singida Black Stars in a high-profile clash... Read More


How restrictions have expanded hidden abortion networks in Dar

Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. While Tanzania continues enforcing strict restrictions on abortion, a parallel underground business has quietly expanded in the shadows, drawing in brokers, informal... Read More


Selasini quits NCCR-Mageuzi, rejoins Chadema

Tanzania, May 22 -- Arusha. Former Rombo MP Joseph Selasini has resigned from NCCR-Mageuzi and returned to Chadema, describing his departure as a "political accident." Speaking to journalists in Arus... Read More


Samia appoints new Board Chairs, including PSSSF replacement

Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed three chairpersons to lead different government boards, including a new chairperson for the Public Service Social Securit... Read More


Police intensify inquiry into Lissu aide abduction claims

Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. Police are investigating an incident involving David Djumbe, an aide to Chadema national chairperson Tundu Lissu, after the opposition party alleged he was abducted ... Read More


Experts: Tanzania's petroleum future hinges on transparency

Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania positions itself to become one of Africa's major energy economies, a growing debate is emerging over whether ordinary citizens truly know what is happeni... Read More


Africa urged to treat AI as an investment agenda

Tanzania, May 22 -- Nairobi. African leaders have been urged to reposition artificial intelligence (AI) as a core investment and development agenda, with calls for the continent to move from being a p... Read More


Dr Nchimbi says distortion of justice, lack of transparency causes of unrest in institutions

Tanzania, May 22 -- Arusha. Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi said yesterday that the distortion of justice and lack of transparency are major causes of unrest in many institutions across the country. ... Read More


Initiative unveiled to boost local startups' skills, funding

Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. A new initiative dubbed Startups za Viwango has been launched to accelerate the growth of Tanzanian startups by connecting young innovators to mentorship, business t... Read More