
National Power Grid Failure Plunges Nation into Darkness for Hours
A Saturday evening blackout cripples essential services across Tanzania and exposes grid frailties, as the government launches an official probe.

A Saturday evening blackout cripples essential services across Tanzania and exposes grid frailties, as the government launches an official probe.

Between the 2022/23 and 2024/25 financial years, the country incurred about Tsh 8.5 trillion in foreign exchange losses on debt servicing due to the depreciation of the Tanzanian shilling.

Digital savings in Tanzania have risen to 3.1 trillion shillings, driven by mobile money and signaling a gradual shift toward a stronger savings culture.

Faced with generational neglect and inadequate schooling, youth are turning to self-mentorship, fueled by faith and raw determination.

The government withdrew a proposal to allow Central Bank borrowing in emergencies after parliamentary and expert opposition over risks to fiscal discipline and monetary policy independence.

Young people in Tanzania’s southern highland regions are refusing to wait for salvation, actively carving out their own paths to success despite systemic barriers.

The recent union debate has been merged with a power play struggle and a rift in the ruling party

Ambition burns bright in the Mbozi town of Vwawa, yet young builders fight alone against a broken system.

Youth activists plan nationwide July 7 demonstrations demanding election violence accountability, as authorities vow an unprecedented crackdown.

Retired UN official and former cabinet minister discusses disappearances, party dynamics, and the need for dialogue and accountability in Tanzania.