In our briefing today:
Humphrey Polepole: Former Ambassador and Government Critic Reportedly Abducted;
Dar, Pwani and Arusha Continue to Lead as Tanzania’s Top Investment Hubs;
Chaos and Legal Wrangling Mark Tundu Lissu Treason Trial Resumption;
Tanzanian Peacekeepers in CAR Honoured with Prestigious UN Medals.
Dar es Salaam recorded the highest number of investments, with 79 projects, accounting for 39 percent of all registered projects, representing a total capital value of TSh 2.03 trillion and expected to generate 8,073 jobs.
The court session was dominated by Tundu Lissu’s procedural challenges and the prosecution’s first witness, whose testimony he immediately contested as irrelevant.
Tanzania has a long and respected history of contributing to UN peacekeeping missions across Africa and beyond.
He was reportedly taken by unknown individuals from his home in Dar es Salaam on the night of October 6, 2025.
Mstari kati ya ustaarabu na ukatili ni mwembamba sana, na watu wakipewa amri kuwa katili ni rahisi sana kuingia katika ukatili.
Wazazi tunapotambua vitu hivi vidogo tunapata nafasi ya kuangalia malezi na maisha ya watoto wetu kwa mtazamo mpya.
It follows a viral video by an individual identifying himself as Captain Tesha, urging the army to take over the government.
By prioritising quality, mastering compliance, and fostering strong relationships, Tanzanian exporters can firmly establish themselves in the UK’s lucrative market.
In our briefing today:
TRA Surpasses First Quarter Revenue Collection Target for 2025/26, Collects TSh 8.97 Trillion;
CCM Cadres Urge Youth to Shun Calls for Election-Day Protests;
Financial Hurdles, Deep-Seated Sexism Stifle Aspirations of Women in Zanzibar’s Politics.
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