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Observers ready, draft constitution circulating
Slowly but surely, election preparations are lumbering forward as Tanzania heads toward the constitutional referendum on April 30 and the General Election in October. And on February 23, one week…
Soldier killed, police injured fighting bandits
Heavy fighting between the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) and criminals hiding out near Amboni caves in Tanga has reportedly claimed the lives of at least one soldier and at…
One night stand for 50 Shades
After one day in cinemas Tanzania has pulled the plug on 50 Shades of Grey. When reached by phone for ticket inquiries, a Century Cinemax employee says, “We’re not showing…
Fire tears through Kendwa Rocks
A fire tore through Kendwa Rocks at around 10:00 Saturday morning, destroying parts of the popular Zanzibar resort. “It was big fire but fortunately they were able to manage the…
Beach cleanup in the name of love
Over a hundred Dar residents gave up their Saturday morning — Valentine’s Day, no less — to clean up Msasani Beach, of Dar’s few public beach-fronts. Car tires, the front…
Tanzania drops on press freedom index
Tanzania’s press freedom has dropped, but is still the best in East Africa, says Reporters Without Borders. The annual Press Freedom Index has lowered Tanzania’s ranking by six positions, to…
Kenya cracks whip, bans 50 Shades
Kenya has put the blindfold on cinema goers by banning 50 Shades of Grey. Tanzania has not taken similar steps to block the much-hyped romantic erotica drama. The film, which…
Africa’s most intelligent community
Nigeria may have deep pockets in Africa, but Kenya’s capital has the brains to be named the most intelligent community on the continent, according to an international think tank. Nairobi…
BoT intervenes to support Shilling
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has intervened to stabilize the Shilling, which has been the second worst-performing currency on the continent this month. BoT has sold USD this week to…