‘Mzigo,’ Emmanuel Ikubese’s film on sickle cell awareness, screens in Lagos

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Emmanuel Ikubese has officially launched his deeply personal project ‘Mzigo’ at a private screening event in Lagos. The movie is positioned as a powerful advocacy tool to reshape the conversation around sickle cell...

TCRA urges online media to formalise operations

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has urged all prospective online media service providers to acquire operating licences to ensure compliance with the law and avoid potential conflicts with enforcement...

Mussa Jumbe: Tanzania mourns the demise of Zanzibar’s second president’s son   

ZANZIBAR: MUSSA Aboud Jumbe, the youngest son of the second Zanzibar President, the late Aboud Jumbe, has passed away during treatment at Mnazi Mmoja Referral Hospital in Zanzibar. According to a statement from his elder brother, Dr. Aboud Jumbe,...

Amnesty warns Tanzania General Elections won’t be free and fair

Prime Africa Amnesty International has accused Tanzanian authorities of carrying out “systematic human rights violations” in the run-up to the country’s October 29 presidential election, which has already been marred by the exclusion of key...

World News | PM Modi's Vision for Indian Ocean Aligns with Seychelles' Strategic Location: High Commissioner of India to Seychelles

Victoria [Seychelles], October 26 (ANI): India and Seychelles are strengthening their historic ties, with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's upcoming visit marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. India and Seychelles are set to strengthen...

Tears across borders: Call for harmonisation of SADC road safety measures

Gibson Mhaka, Senior Features Writer THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) road network, a vital asset for regional integration and economic growth, is grappling with a severe safety record, leading to the tragic loss of thousands of...

Newcastle v Benfica Live TV – Global channel listings on Tuesday for St James’ Park match

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Benfica Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Tuesday (8pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to make it two wins from three NUFC...

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...

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...

Kenyans storm Tanzanian immigration office, free arrested opposition leader

The arrest of the Tanzanian opposition leader sparked swift action and emotional public response across two nations A section of Kenyans rallied in dramatic fashion and challenged the authorities, as they demanded the release of the leader The...

African Court deepens cooperation with Tanzanian Ministry of Constitutional

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs (MoCLA) of the United Republic of Tanzania have initiated moves to deepen cooperation between the two institutions. Ms Grace Wakio Kakai, the...

Makeup Artists and More: DOGE Cuts Billions in Nonsense

Your taxpayer dollars and mine were paying for a special makeup artist at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) — that is, until DOGE got involved. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut contracts with a ceiling value of around $17...

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...

A new blueprint for China-Africa cooperative development

How will the Belt and Road Initiative further advance the common development of China and Africa? The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), held in Beijing from October 20 to 23, has shed more...

Players Abroad; Mutandwa, Fashion, Chisala and Ricky Chanda on target 

A number of Zambian players plying their trade outside were in action over the weekend with mixed results. Fashion Sakala ended a seven game goal drought in the league while Kingston Mutandwa scored a brace to lead his side to a win. Former...

Sigh of relief for travellers via Zambia-Tanzania border as experts heighten emergency preparedness

Nakonde. Shalom Maregere, 26, is heading home to Mash West, Zimbabwe, after a vacation in Tanzania. As she navigates the busy Nakonde-Tunduma One-Stop Border Post into Zambia, she finds confidence in the visible health facilities and measures...

Girls Trip: ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’ In New Travel Docuseries

The six-part docuseries will premiere Nov. 13 on Peacock. Tiffany Haddish is the latest celebrity to invite viewers to join in on travel with her new show, “Tiffany Haddish Goes Off.” The six-part docuseries will premiere Nov. 13 on Peacock....

International artistes honour Raila with songs

International musicians and creatives joined Kenyans in mourning former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was laid to rest yesterday in Bondo. The artistes sent tributes and released songs in honour of Raila, who died on Wednesday in India, where...

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...

THE MEDIA LENS: When trust finds itself in trouble

In an age where misinformation travels faster than truth, the Tanzanian media faces a defining moment: to restore public trust and reaffirm its role as society’s mirror. Once regarded as the unquestioned source of verified information, the media...