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How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game
Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...

Megachurch founder sparks backlash with shocking claim about recent lavish purchase: 'Church is now a business'
"It's time…" by Lily CrowderOctober 12, 2025 Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Winners Chapel International church, has made headlines after declaring that his faith is the reason for his private jet acquisition. According to GhanaWeb, a 2024...

Tanzania issues social media warning after video
Tanzanian police/Screengrab Tanzanian police have warned against the use of social media to spread misinformation following a widely shared video of an alleged military officer criticising the government, three weeks ahead of general elections....

Tanzania’s Samia Hassan has ushered in a new era of authoritarianism: here’s how
As Tanzania’s national elections approach, a familiar humdrum of coverage has emerged. It goes like this. In its crackdowns, censorship and harassment of the opposition, Tanzania is becoming increasingly repressive. President Samia Suluhu Hassan,...

Tanzania sets £1 billion UK export target for produce
The Tanzanian High Commission in the UK has set a target to raise exports to £1 billion (US$1.26 billion) by 2030, with a focus on horticultural and agricultural products entering the British market. Tanzania's High Commissioner to the UK, Mbelwa...
Boost to Tanzanian startups as Funguo’s investment hits 6.5bn/-
Dar es Salaam: FUNGUO Innovation Programme has expanded its catalytic funding to 6.5bn/-, marking a major milestone in supporting Tanzania’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The latest investment targets 13 high-potential startups and...

Tanzania issues social media warning after video calls for military 'action'
Tanzanian police have warned against the use of social media to spread misinformation following a widely shared video of an alleged military officer criticising the government, three weeks ahead of general elections. Identifying himself as "Capt...

Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Faces Treason Trial Weeks Before National Election
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu went on trial for treason on Monday in Dar es Salaam, just weeks before a national election from which his party has been barred. Lissu, who came second in the 2020 presidential race, was arrested in April...

Moroccan Mountaineer Hind Zemmama Reaches New Heights Summitting Carstensz Pyramid
Rabat – Moroccan climber Hind Zemmama has done it again. She has summited Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) in Indonesia. At 4,884 meters, it’s the highest peak in Oceania, and is considered one of the most technical of the Seven Summits — which are...
Tanzania’s MazaoHub Raises USD 2 Million to Expand AI-Powered Soil Intelligence for Smallholder Farmers
Tanzania-based agritech startup MazaoHub has raised USD 2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to advance its mission of improving soil health, irrigation efficiency, and market access for smallholder farmers through artificial...
Tanzania seeks to benefit from the Africa-Nordic countries partnership
VICTORIA Falls: THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has called on the Tanzanian delegation that participated in the 22nd Meeting of Foreign Ministers from African and Nordic countries to...

Tanzania: Justice on trial, democracy at stake
As Tanzania approaches its October 29, 2025 general elections, the country has witnessed an alarming escalation of state-sanctioned repression that threatens the very foundations of democratic governance and human rights. The weaponisation of...
Political parties ignite hope for a new constitution
DAR ES SALAAM: MAJOR political parties in Tanzania have prioritized the enactment of a new constitution in their manifestos ahead of this year’s General Election, a move that has sparked renewed hope of reviving a process that has stalled for over...

Fidelity Bank’s GTIC is equipping young innovators to build climate-smart agricultural sector
Ghana’s agricultural sector, a cornerstone of its economy, has long been a story of immense potential held back by persistent challenges. For generations, farmers have battled with the unpredictable nature of the weather, significant post-harvest...

Dodoma spares Kenyans in ban on foreign businesses
Kenya says Tanzania has agreed to exclude Kenyans from a ban on ownership of small businesses by foreigners, potentially averting tensions between them. The decision was reportedly reached on Wednesday night after officials from Kenya and Tanzania...
Fidelity Bank Invests Over GH¢2m in Agricultural Innovation
Fidelity Bank Ghana has committed more than GH¢2 million across two cohorts of its GreenTech Innovation Challenge, positioning the initiative as one of the country’s most substantial private sector investments in agricultural technology and youth...
Saudi envoy backs Tanzania’s date palm project
BAGAMOYO: THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s ambitious date palm farming project designed to strengthen food security, boost livelihoods and promote climate resilience in semi-arid regions. Speaking...
Fast start as Nyerere Volleyball tournament gets underway
DAR ES SALAAM: THE 26th edition of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Volleyball Tournament got off to an energetic start yesterday at the Mwembeyanga grounds, delivering a thrilling showcase of skill and talent. In the women’s category,...

Innovation, productivity key to brewing Tanzania’s coffee success
Moshi. Tanzania needs to boost domestic coffee consumption and adopt innovative marketing strategies to raise farmers’ incomes and strengthen its global coffee brand, according to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Dr Benson Ndiege. Speaking...
Wasira: Nation is safe, turn out to vote
SIMIYU: CCM Vice-Chairman for Mainland Tanzania, Mr Stephen Wasira, has expressed optimism that the country remains peaceful and secure, urging citizens to vote for qualified leaders — particularly CCM’s presidential candidate, Dr Samia Suluhu...