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...

Tanzanian opposition leader detained at Isibania border on his way to attend Raila's burial

A photo of the Late ODM leader Raila Odinga and Chadema Deputy Chairperson John Heche. Photo/Heche Audio By Vocalize Tanzanian authorities have arrested and detained Chadema Deputy Chairperson John Heche at the Isibania One Stop Border Post, while...

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...

Tanzanian opposition leader barred from crossing border for Raila's burial

CHADEMA Deputy Chairperson John Heche at a past event. [CHADEMA, X] Tanzanian authorities have arrested and detained a delegation of opposition politicians who were on a trip to Kenya for the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, set for...

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...

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...

Tanzanian Catholic Archbishop Appeals for Continued Prayers for Mwalimu Nyerere’s Canonization Cause

The Tanzanian-born Catholic Church leader, who began his Episcopal Ministry in the Catholic Diocese of Dodoma in March 2011, emphasized that holiness is not a calling for Catholics alone but for all people, explaining that when individuals do good...

Tanzania police, opposition leader Godbless Lema trade words over life threat claims

Dar es Salaam. Opposition politician Godbless Lema has made a public appeal to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for protection, claiming his life is under serious threat. In a swift response, the Tanzania Police, through its spokesperson, issued a...

SADC observers launch Tanzania’s General Elections mission

DAR ES SALAAM: A spellbinder for Tanzania’s General Elections as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observation Mission (SEOM) today officially launched its mission in a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam. Led by Richard...

High Court of Tanzania overturns group sodomy conviction, upholds life sentence for gang rape

Dodoma. The High Court of Tanzania, Dodoma Registry, has upheld the life imprisonment sentence handed to four security officers convicted of gang rape but set aside their conviction for group sodomy, ruling that such an offence does not exist...

Government confident Tanzania is on the brink of CAF history

Dar es Salaam. The government is confident that four Tanzanian football clubs, Yanga, Simba, Azam FC, and Singida Black Stars—are poised to make history by reaching the group stages of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. Gerson...

Parties intensify strategy as Tanzania heads to the ballot

Dar es Salaam. With days remaining until Tanzanians head to the polls to elect the President, Members of Parliament, and councillors, political parties are intensifying preparations, training agents and deploying strategies to influence voters...

Experts call for justice, transparency in Tanzania’s mining sector

Dar es Salaam. Mining experts said that although the sector remains a key driver of Tanzania’s economy, persistent challenges related to justice, transparency, and community welfare demand urgent attention, calling for an effective resolution...

Tanzania launches smart health journey to transform chronic care

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (TANCDA) has called on Tanzanians to adopt healthier lifestyles, urging citizens to move more, eat wisely, and prioritise their mental well-being as part of a national push to achieve...

SADC launches electoral observation mission ahead of Tanzania's general elections

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Tuesday officially launched its Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to monitor Tanzania's general elections scheduled for Oct. 29. Speaking at the launch in...

Tanzanian singer JUMA JUX mourns RAILA ODINGA with heartfelt tribute - “Africa Has Indeed Lost One of Its Finest”

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, has paid an emotional tribute to Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his sudden death. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Jux expressed deep sorrow over Odinga’s passing,...

“A vital gathering”: Tanzanian Bishop on First-Ever AMECEA Regional Conference for Safeguarding in Seminaries

He adds, “Through the conference, AMECEA will create opportunities to connect with faith-based thought leaders, safeguarding practitioners, trauma experts, and committed formators who accompany seminarians towards a foundational commitment to...

What you need to know about Tanzania's election

How does Tanzania's electoral system work? Tanzania has a first-past-the-post system, with the president and vice president jointly and directly elected via simple majority popular vote. They serve five-year terms, which are renewable once. The...

Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Disown “Fake” Statement Circulating on Social Media Ahead of 2025 Elections

The fake statement falsely claimed to convey messages from the Dar-es-Salaam-based Catholic Bishops’ Conference ahead of the country’s October 29 General Elections. It urged Tanzanians to uphold peace and unity during the polls and purported to...