The Tanzania Teachers' Union confirmed that its members will cast ballots on Wednesday, when the nation holds general elections. Permanent Secretary Joseph Misalaba dismissed social media claims that educators would skip voting and instructed regional administrators to encourage teacher turnout.
The union praised government cooperation on educator issues and called on teachers to promote peace and national unity. Misalaba said some teachers serve as election assistants under government regulations.
The statement rejected online reports discouraging teacher participation as attempts to spread confusion. Union President Suleiman Ikomba authorized the official position supporting full electoral engagement by educators nationwide.
Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa attended the October 26, 2025, inauguration of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at Umoja Stadium in Victoria. Majaliwa represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the ceremony alongside senior officials from India, China, Mauritius and Comoros.
Herminie secured 52.7 percent of the votes cast in the October 11 runoff election against Wavel Ramkalawan, who received 47.3 percent. The September 27 first-round ballot produced no winner among six candidates, as none exceeded 50 percent. Herminie took the presidential oath before Chief Justice Rony Govinden after his United Seychelles Party defeated the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa alliance that had won in 2020.
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Electoral Commission Chair Jacobs Mwambegele visited 83 of 90 polling sites designated for voters from four dissolved wards in Tanganyika District Council, Katavi Region, on Tuesday. The inspection assessed readiness ahead of national elections on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
The commission relocated polling stations after abolishing Ilangu, Ipwaga, Bulamata and Mishamo wards under local government legislation. Election Supervisor Kagemlo Mutagwaba said voters from affected areas received mobilization and confirmed their willingness to cast ballots at newly assigned locations.
Mwambegele traveled with regional and constituency election officials to examine preparations for presidential, parliamentary and council voting. Tanzania holds...
Tanzania's Coast Region received 12 fire trucks and one rescue boat worth 7.9 billion shillings on Friday at a ceremony in Kibaha Municipal. Regional Commissioner Abubakar Kunenge said the equipment will boost disaster response capabilities under President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration.
Regional Fire and Rescue Force Commander Jenifa Shirima said the vehicles will enhance emergency operations and life-saving efforts. The equipment aims to minimize damage from fires, traffic collisions, and other emergencies across the region.
Kilimanjaro FF finished third in Stockholm's sixth division and presented their fourth consecutive Bonanza Serengeti Trophy to Tanzania's Swedish ambassador on October 25, 2025. Assistant Captain Richard Ntirugererwa handed the August championship prize to Ambassador Mobhare Matinyi at his residence. Chairman Norman Jasson said the team will target first or second place next season to secure automatic promotion to the fifth division.
Matinyi announced discussions with Tanzanian sponsors to fund the squad and plans to bring young Tanzanian players to Sweden for European football training. The ambassador wants the club to promote Tanzanian culture and business opportunities. Stocksunds IF and IFK Lidingö BK earned promotion ahead of...
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange earned 1.609 billion shillings after taxes through September, a 46 percent increase from the previous year. Chief Executive Officer Peter Nalitolela attributed the growth to expanded market activity and digital education programs for investors.
Total revenue climbed 69.2 percent to 5.18 billion shillings compared with the same period last year. Listing fees rose 73.9 percent to 2.07 billion shillings while transaction fees quadrupled to 1.21 billion shillings.
The exchange operates 28 companies with 705,156 registered investors. Assets expanded 9.94 percent to reach 42 billion shillings at quarter's end.
Operating costs increased by 86 percent to 3.48 billion shillings due to higher staffing and...
Singida Black Stars advanced to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after defeating Flambeau du Centre 3-1 at Azam Complex Stadium on Saturday. The aggregate score of 4-2 followed a 1-1 first-leg draw and marked the club's first appearance in the tournament's group phase.
Head coach Miguel Gamondi praised his squad's focus and execution of tactical plans. The Argentine credited the support of Singida residents as essential to the campaign's success and said his players demonstrated that discipline creates results.
Flambeau du Centre manager Rukundo Jean said stadium conditions and pressure disrupted his younger players' concentration. The Burundian coach acknowledged that minor errors proved decisive at this level of competition...
Tanzania's education ministry warned students against submitting artificial intelligence-generated essays for regional writing contests. Deputy Permanent Secretary Hussein Omar said automated text violates authenticity requirements and results in immediate removal from competition.
Omar addressed winners from 2023 and 2024 East African Community and Southern African Development Community essay competitions on Sunday in Dodoma. He praised Tanzanian participants who placed nationally and regionally in both contests.
Education Commissioner Lyabwene Mtahabwa said 1,096 students entered the 2023 competitions while 892 participated in 2024. The ministry expanded the number of national winners from 3 to 20 to encourage broader participation...
Malian vocalist Salif Keita will perform at the 23rd Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar next February. The artist blends traditional griot music from Mali with contemporary arrangements and advocates for people with albinism.
More than 20 nations will send musicians to the 2026 event, which takes place across Stone Town and Fumba Town. Festival director Lorenz Herrmann said the program creates opportunities for performers and promotes local businesses. Zanzibar has become a cultural destination through the annual festival.
Busara Promotions launched the event in 2003. Past performers have represented diverse African musical traditions. UNESCO recognizes the festival's role in developing Zanzibar's creative economy through training...
