In our briefing today: Samia explains govt plan to solve women’s problems in Tanzania; Mbowe defends his decision to meet Samia for talks; Mwinyi announces restructuring of ministry of health; TTCL, Huawei ink deal to promote communications technologies.
In our briefing today: Human Rights Watch lauds lifting of a ban on four newspapers; Tanzania sets aside Sh2b for procurement of fire fighting vehicles; Govt turns to rainwater harvesting to solve Tanzania’s water woes; Mwinyi sacks isle’s taxman.
In our briefing today: Zanzibar launches special police unit for protection of tourists; Over 500,000 people use heroin in Tanzania; Fire destroys four tourist hotels in Zanzibar.
In our briefing today: Second judge in Mbowe’s case recuses himself; CSO Week organisers criticised over Ndugai’s pick as guest of honour; Tanzanian student dies in US after being shot at following minor car accident; Burundi’s Ndayishimiye is expected in Tanzania on Friday.
In our briefing today: Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Call for Independent Inquiry Over Election Protest Killings;
Mwinyi Swears in Cabinet Members;
Debate Rages on Social Media over Video of Piled-Up Bodies Allegedly from Mwananyamala Mortuary; Government Denies Authenticity;
Tanzania Police Report Arrest of U.S. Soldier at Border with Alleged Four Hand Grenades;
While the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) maintains that the process is a logistical necessity, ACT-Wazalendo has raised serious concerns about its potential for fraud.
In our briefing today:
CCM and ACT-Wazalendo Conclude Zanzibar Election Campaigns;
Tanzania Police Urge Citizens to Turn Out and Vote, Assure Maximum Security; Beyond Fortresses:
Charting a New Path for Conservation in Tanzania;
Bank of Tanzania Injects USD 15 Million into Interbank Foreign Exchange Market.
The two parties, which are partners in the Government of National Unity, have run intense campaigns featuring a close contest between incumbent President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi of CCM and Othman Masoud Othman, the First Vice President and ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate.
In our briefing today:
Tanzanian Opposition Candidate Faces Fresh Legal Challenge Despite Court Victory;
Tanzania’s Frail Opposition: State Suppression or Self-Inflicted Wounds?;
Mwinyi and Othman Gloves Off for Zanzibar President;
Netflix Series Beauty and the Bester Reveals Tanzania Police Found It Easy to Arrest Thabo Bester and Dr. Nandipha After a Failed South African Manhunt.
The widespread practice has sparked significant internal party dissent and public protests from members who feel the democratic process has been disregarded.
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