The court halted live broadcasts to protect civilian witnesses after prosecutors cited safety concerns under a High Court order.
In our briefing today:
Tanzania, Burundi Kick Off Landmark Standard Gauge Railway Project;
Seven Rescued in Shinyanga Mine Collapse;
Police Detain 10 CHADEMA Leaders in Kibaha Over Alleged Criminal Plot;
Op-Ed: A Critical Review of Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050
Writing a vision is a good start, but achieving its goals demands strong accountability and honest discussion about Tanzania’s governance challenges.
The cross-border project will cover 240 kilometers of main track and 60 kilometers of passing loop, with a total investment estimated at USD 2.154 billion.
The Club says the funds for donation was from the sponsor’s foundation
In our briefing today:
PCCB Arrests CCM Women’s Wing Members in Geita Primaries Bribery Scandal;
Mpina Breaks Silence on CCM Exit: “Rumors of My Name Being Dropped Began Two Years Ago”;
Tanzania’s Top Football Club, Yanga, Apologizes to Supporters Over Donation to Ruling Party: Members’ Funds Not Used;
What Dar es Salaam Voters Want in Their Next Leaders Ahead of 2025 Polls;
Gifts or Bribes? Tanzanians Divided Over Election Campaign Handouts;
Op-Ed: Why 2025 Is a Historic Election Year for Tanzania and the Urgent Need for Political Consensus Before Election Day
I believe there is great importance in having a national consensus. Otherwise, I believe the current situation will bring even greater uncertainty in future elections, just as the bad state of the 2020 election has given birth to the uncertainty of the 2025 election
Some openly call it bribery, demanding it be stopped. Others argue the gifts should be allowed, claiming they are merely gestures of love from candidates to their voters.
In our briefing today:
Government Ready for Tundu Lissu Treason Trial, Seeks to Halt Livestreaming;
2025 Presidential Bid Reaches 14: DP, SAU and CUF Collect Nomination Forms;
Criminal Case Against YouTubers ‘Wachokonozi’ Postponed;
Tanzania’s Top Football Club, Yanga, Under Fire for Its 100 Million Contribution to the Ruling Party Ahead of the Polls;
Op-ED: Job Ndugai’s Death: All Women, Especially First Wives, Refuse to be Erased;
Op-Ed: Why Tanzania Should Demand a Strong Global Plastics Treaty.
A debate has also emerged over whether Yanga has violated FIFA’s regulations, prompting some individuals to write to the FIFA Ethics Committee to raise concerns about a possible breach of regulation.
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