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.
Registrar nullifies CUF election results after Prof Lipumba criticises government handling of disputed 2025 vote.
In Tanzania, economic hardship traps men in an impossible role, pushing them to abandon fatherhood rather than redefine it.
With the right moves, transit trade could surge from US$3 billion to $16 billion, and power exports could pay for more power.
Young jobseekers in Tanzania’s factory boom face a stark choice: pay a bribe, trade a favour, or stay unemployed. As industries rise, so do allegations of corruption and sexual exploitation.
Lissu’s cross-examination exposed major contradictions, creating courtroom drama and comedy.
The court sternly ordered the prison service to ensure Mr Lissu was provided with lunch for all future court dates and adjourned the case until February 13