Masaju’s remarks come amidst debate over the issue of court access during the treason trial of the opposition leader, Tundu Lissu
In our briefing today:
Zanzibar Closes Voter Register Amid Opposition Dispute Over Early Voting;
Tanzania Sees Fuel Prices Tumble, Offering Relief to Consumers;
Catholic Priest Accused of Spreading False Kidnapping Report Was Battling Mental Health Challenges, Bishop Says;
Chief Justice Warns: Open Court Is Not a Public Hearing; Discourages Live Streaming
Bishop Mwagala explained that Father Kibiki had suffered a mental health crisis after falling victim to an online scam earlier that day.
Electoral authorities defends special polling stations for security personnel and officials, while ACT-Wazalendo alleges the procedure could enable fraud.
In our brifing today: Suspects in Brutal Tanzanian Student Murder Killed in Custody; Police Warn Youth with Security Training from Institutions Like JKT to Avoid Criminality;
On a Tightrope: The Perilous Life of Tanzania’s Independent Musicians;
CHAUMMA Says Vehicle of Presidential Candidate Stoned in Iringa;
CCM Youth Leader Takes Issue with Archbishop Wolfgang Pisa’s Remarks
Kawaida, addressing reporters in Tanga on Monday, September 29, 2025 accused Archbishop Pisa of making ‘divisive’ statements, contrary to the role of religious leaders as unifiers of the nation.
From the state’s ‘economic strangulation’ to a lack of financial literacy, artists struggle to survive without sacrificing their creative freedom.
Police claim that two of the suspects were shot, and another died after jumping from a moving vehicle
Wengi wetu tulikua kwenye familia ambako hisia hazikupewa nafasi. Tulipolia, tuliambiwa “Nyamaza” au “Usilie kama mtoto mdogo.” Tulipokasirika, tulisukumiwa chumbani na kuambiwa “Nenda kalale.”
‘Tena wakisema wao, wanaweza kusema chochote, kumbagua yeyote, kumtisha yeyote, kusema uongo wowote pia, hata kupendekeza kuua wasio na makazi, ili mradi ni wao.’
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