In our briefing today: Samia wants COVID-19 situation in Tanzania assessed; Two Tanzanian women arrested in India for possessing drugs; Road accident kills five, injures 56 in Shinyanga.
Reports on the mysterious disappearances of young people in Zanzibar come at a time when President Samia has called for heightened securitization of the archipelago, saying it poses a security threat to Tanzania.
In our briefing today: Govt at pains to justify electronic transaction levies to unconvinced citizens; Stakeholders call on media to stop stigmatizing artisanal miners; Tanzania becomes Africa’s latest country to test 5G technology.
Stakeholders point out that the mistakes risk discrediting the industry and inviting authorities’ wrath.
Mrema’s political journey ended where it all began – CCM.
In our briefing today: Tanzania mourns the passing of veteran politician Augustine Mrema; About 30 Egyptian firms set to tour Tanzania; Police seize firearms used in poaching.
The rights group says it is launching a ‘Democracy Month’ to advocate for the New Constitution among other activities.
Wadau wanasema siyo haki, wataka mageuzi yafanyike kwenye mfumo wa utoaji haki jinai nchini.
In our briefing today: Samia wants visa applications fast-tracked to lure tourists into Tanzania; DarMpya rebrands to ZamaMpya as TCRA declines to renew its license; ATCL to spread wings to Nigeria, Ghana; Mining company wins gov’t approval for Chilalo resettlement plan.
It comes after almost two months since DarMpya was prohibited from publishing over claims of violating licensing requirements.
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