Sports can supposedly bring everyone together, according to a president. Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi opened the AFED Sports Festival Zanzibar 2025 at the Maisara Sports Complex in the Urban West Region. He stated that sport is a powerful force for uniting communities and nations. This marks the first time the Khoja Shia Ithnashir community has held its global games in Zanzibar, with about 300 international athletes participating. Mwinyi said the event promotes unity, solidarity, and talent development.
He argued international tournaments boost economies through trade, jobs, and investment. Mwinyi also praised an associated investors' seminar organized by the Africa Sports Federation. Hassan Mohamed Raza, Secretary of the...
Tanzania's coach thinks they can beat Uganda despite a tough fight. Taifa Stars Head Coach Miguel Gamondi expressed confidence before their Africa Cup of Nations Group C match against Uganda at Al Medina Stadium. Both teams lost their opening games, with Tanzania falling to Nigeria and Uganda losing to Tunisia. Gamondi called the match a difficult derby but said his players are ready. He highlighted striker Simon Msuva, Mbwana Samatta, Feisal Salum, and Morice Abraham as key performers, noting Salum's return from suspension.
Gamondi specifically praised Uganda's midfielder Khalid Aucho, a player he previously coached, calling him a complete midfielder. He stressed that the quality on the pitch would decide the outcome. Uganda coach...
An actress is begging regulators not to pull her movie over the title. Nollywood star Ini Edo made a video plea to Nigeria's National Film and Video Censors Board about her film A Very Dirty Christmas. This comes after the Christian Association of Nigeria criticized the title as offensive to the Christian faith. Edo asked authorities and religious leaders to watch the film before taking action, insisting the title is symbolic and not meant to dishonor God. She stressed she used investor money for the project.
CAN called the title disrespectful, arguing that Christmas represents purity and peace. The group wants the producers to apologize and reconsider the name. Edo, who calls herself a devout Christian, apologized to anyone offended...
They're using a green bond to try to fix the water problems. Phase Three of the Water Services Improvement Project in Tanga is a 53.12 billion shilling effort funded by Tanzania's first water infrastructure green bond. The Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority is implementing the project, aiming for completion by March 2026. It focuses on climate resilience for the Zigi River source and expanding supply from the Mabayani Dam. Engineer Salim Hamis Ngumbi said the work is forty-five percent done and will boost daily water production from 42,000 to 72,000 cubic meters.
A major new 35,000-cubic-meter storage tank is being built to handle power outages. Combined with an existing tank, total storage will hit 45,000 cubic meters...
A government minister called for peace and love over the holiday. Home Affairs Minister George Simbachawene made the remarks during a Christmas service at Pwaga Parish Church in Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region. He urged Tanzanians to safeguard unity and justice, stating that these values bring light and joy. Simbachawene noted modern life is filled with selfishness and falsehoods spread by technology. He emphasized that material wealth is transient, while living with truth and love reflects glory.
Police reported a peaceful Christmas nationwide. Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner David Misime thanked citizens for their cooperation, confirming no major incidents occurred. He said the calm allowed businesses, transport operators...
New procurement rules are supposedly clamping down on wasted cash. The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority stated that the 2023 Public Procurement Act and its 2024 Regulations have tightened discipline over public funds. PPRA Director General Dennis Simba said all government entities must strictly follow this new framework to ensure transparency. He noted the law was created after consultations with stakeholders like Parliament. Simba spoke at a seminar for journalists in Dodoma, highlighting that sixty to seventy percent of the national budget flows through procurement processes needing strict oversight.
Chief Procurement Officer Ally Shaali explained the law mandates tighter price controls. Procuring agencies must use benchmark...
A major new cash transfer program is kicking off soon. The third phase of Tanzania's Productive Social Safety Net, known as PSSN III under TASAF, will launch in early 2026. Minister Ridhiwani Kikwete stated the program targets over 575,000 vulnerable households. About 500,000 will get economic empowerment support, with 100,000 receiving business capital, including funds for 10,000 youth-led households. Another 75,000 households will join paid Public Works Programmes focused on climate-vulnerable areas. The four-year initiative has a budget of 296 million dollars from the World Bank, development partners, and the government.
The goal is to boost access to social protection and create decent jobs. Minister Kikwete said it aligns with the...
They've picked the path for a new gas pipeline to power factories. The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, led by Director General Mussa Makame, finished the feasibility study for the Kinyerezi to Chalinze high-pressure natural gas transmission line. Coast Regional Commissioner Abubakar Kunenge was briefed on the plan, which aims to establish the Coast Region as an industrial hub. The project falls under the supervision of the Tanzania National Electric Supply Company.
Engineer Angelindile Marandu provided specifics, noting the project cost is set at 2.3 billion shillings. The construction contract will go to Gulf Interstate Engineering, working with Paulsam Geo-Engineering Company Limited. Work should take about fifteen months...
Everyone expected chaos, but the kids chose talk instead. Christmas Day 2025 in Tanzania saw planned protests give way to quiet community gatherings. Young people across cities, like third-year Dar es Salaam student Mohammed Mbarouk, opted for dialogue over demonstrations. They met with elders in neighborhoods, shared meals like pilau, and attended church, channeling frustrations into conversation. This Gen Z pause reflected a conscious choice for peace, influenced by past events and family stories about national unity.
The underlying demands for constitutional reform and political accountability remain. The government has acknowledged these conversations, referencing constitutional processes in its party manifesto and appointing a...
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