Empowering Maasai Women: A Project Restores Dignity and Culture in Tanzania

By Nailejileji Asia Tipap, Executive Director IWDA The Indigenous Women Development Affairs (IWDA), with funding from Cultural Survival, has been transforming the lives of Indigenous women and youth through the "Engishon Project." The initiative,...

Tanzania’s CSOs call for a commission to investigate cases of abductions, disappearances

DAR ES SALAAM: THE ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has received proposals from more than 300 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the country, calling for the establishment of an independent civilian commission to investigate cases of...

Tanzania to send 14 athletes for the Summer Olympic Games

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has been cleared to deploy 14 athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in the upcoming 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games set in October in Santiago, Chile. This was confirmed by Special Olympics Tanzania...

In Kenya’s Kaloleni Social Hall, Film Finds a Wider Audience

It’s 10 a.m. on a Saturday, and Nairobi’s Kaloleni Social Hall begins to fill up. Chairs are arranged neatly in rows, facing a small stage draped in bright blue and white fabric. Children from the neighborhood arrive one by one, slipping into...

Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe: Towards a regulated and empowered sector

Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe has emerged as a vital lifeline for thousands of rural households, providing income and employment in areas where formal job opportunities are scarce. ARTISANAL mining in Zimbabwe has emerged as a vital lifeline for...

Tanzanian Football Teams In Recent International Games

Tanzania's football landscape is abuzz with new vigor as national and club teams keep pushing the boundaries in international matches. From Taifa Stars' qualifiers from Africa to Simba SC's and Young Africans' CAF Champions League campaigns,...

Tanzania's electric SGR train involved in accident minutes after leaving Dar es Salaam

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) confirmed that three cars came off the tracks around 8:00 am Train services between Dar es Salaam and Ruvu were immediately suspended as technical experts and security teams began investigations into the...

The media ensured safe coverage during the General Elections

MBEYA: POLICE in the Mbeya region have assured residents and the media of foolproof security throughout the General Elections on October 29, 2025. The assurance was given by the Mbeya Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of...

Tanzania’s SGR train derails at Ruvu, no fatalities reported

Dar es Salaam. An Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train operating on Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line was involved in an accident on Thursday, October 23, 2025, when it veered off the tracks at Ruvu—just minutes after leaving Dar es...

TANZANIA UNDER FEAR, THE RISE OF A SILENT TYRANNY

TANZANIA UNDER FEAR, THE RISE OF A SILENT TYRANNY A dark cloud is hovering over Tanzania ahead of the coming polls. President Samia Suluhu has turned the once hopeful land of Nyerere into a state of fear and enforced silence. Opposition leaders...

Tanzania  has officially bäñnêd X (formerly Twitter)

BREAKING Tanzania  has officially bäñnêd X (formerly Twitter) The government has officially restricted access to the social media platform, allowing only government officials to use it. But guess what?  Gen Zs aren’t backing down, most are...

What Tanzanians hope their next government will deliver

Esther Kasanga, a resident in Dar es Salaam, is one of many Tanzanians with clear expectations as voters prepare for the October 29 general election. "For the leader who will be elected, I hope they prioritize the needs of the people — especially...

Silver leave for Tanzania today

Silver Strikers will leave for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, this afternoon for the 2025-26 Caf Champions League second preliminary round match against Young African (Yanga) Sports Club this coming Saturday. The Central Bankers have an advantage going...

Tanzanian police detain senior opposition official, party says

NAIROBI - A senior official from Tanzania's main opposition was arrested on Wednesday outside the court where the treason trial of its leader was under way, a party spokesperson said, a week before a presidential election. The East African...

Police detain Tanzanian opposition official ahead of next week elections

A leader from Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, was arrested on Wednesday October 22, 2025 outside the court where the treason trial of Tundu Lissu was underway. CHADEMA deputy chair John Heche was arrested and taken to Central Police...

Police, media strengthen pre-election partnership

COAST REGION: POLICE in Coast Region have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong relations with journalists, particularly as the country heads towards the upcoming General Election. The assurance was given during the Regional Dialogue...

Tanzania’s queens of golf target fifth regional title in Kenya event

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s top lady golfers are all set to begin their quest to defend the East and Central Africa All Africa Challenge Trophy (EACAACT) title as the prestigious tournament tees off today at the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort...

Irish man victim of 'express kidnapping' in Tanzania

An Irish man who was the victim of an "express kidnapping" in Tanzania has said he is going to pursue counselling after assailants stole his camera, wallet and €3,000 from his bank accounts. Cork native Dan MacCarthy, who has since returned safely...

Serengeti Breweries launches TZEE gin to celebrate Tanzanian creativity, national identity 

TANZANIA – Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has launched TZEE, a new gin brand that celebrates Tanzanian creativity, unity, and national pride. The gin, locally produced at SBL’s modern facilities, embodies the bold and expressive spirit of...

Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections

DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Amnesty International has issued a strong call to the government of Tanzania to immediately end what it describes as an “unacceptable campaign of repression against dissent” ahead of the country’s upcoming general election. The...