
Lissu Shows Compassion as Prosecution Struggles; Another Witness Crumbles Under Cross-Examination
‘I have never been so hard-hearted as to forbid people from going to a funeral, if they have seen the importance of going.’

‘I have never been so hard-hearted as to forbid people from going to a funeral, if they have seen the importance of going.’

Below is the transcript of the second episode of Kivulini Talks, in this program we discussed the issue of reconcilliation. The program was moderated by The Chanzo’s

The opposition leader will be included in a case concerning the management of his party’s assets, a court in Dar es Salaam has indicated.

A senior police officer admits to baseless arrests as Lissu’s cross-examination exposes flaws, leaving the prosecution’s case in tatters.

Responding to a local official’s fear for his life, the prime minister admits the nation has “a problem of this kind” and pledges action to protect citizens.

The seventh and eighth prosecution witnesses took the stand, but both left with their testimonies severely compromised after facing Mr Lissu’s methodical questioning.

Tanga – A government update on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has confirmed the project is 81 per cent complete and on track

The decision, which has significant implications for the ongoing treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, affirms the principle of equal protection under the law for both prosecution and defence.

The latest tragedy in Tanzania’s mining sector highlights a persistent problem of fatal accidents, prompting fresh scrutiny of safety measures.

In our briefing today:
Lissu Continues Courtroom Demolition of Prosecution Witnesses; Laughter Erupts as Testimony Unravels;
Tanzania’s PM Confirms Abduction Crisis Amid Mounting Pressure;
High Court of Tanzania Rules Secret Witness Law Unconstitutional, Orders Review of Protective Measures;
Five Dead in Tanga’s Quarry Collapse as Mining Safety Concerns Mount;
Tanzania Confirms EACOP Nearing Completion with July 2026 Target.