Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters

Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters

INDONESIA: AT least three people have been killed and five were injured in a fire blamed on protesters at a regional parliament building in eastern Indonesia, as widespread demonstrations rock the Southeast Asian nation. Indonesia’s disaster management agency, in a statement on Saturday, confirmed the deaths following the Friday evening fire in Makassar, the capital … The post Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters first appeared on Daily News .

Trump cuts billions more in approved US foreign aid

Trump cuts billions more in approved US foreign aid

USA: US President Donald Trump cancelled $4.9 billion (€4.2 billion) of congressionally approved foreign aid funding, the White House announced on Friday, adding that the president would “put AMERICA FIRST!” In a letter, Trump informed House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson that funding would be withheld for 15 international programs. Democratic Party lawmakers opposed to the foreign … The post Trump cuts billions more in approved US foreign aid first appeared on Daily News .

US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York

US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York

USA: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been blocked from attending the UN General Assembly session in New York next month after he and 80 other Palestinian officials had their visas revoked, the US State Department has said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed them for undermining peace efforts and for seeking “the unilateral recognition … The post US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York first appeared on Daily News .

Morocco, Madagascar to clash in historic final

Morocco, Madagascar to clash in historic final

NAIROBI: THE TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 will reach its grand finale today at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya, as two sides on contrasting historical paths, Morocco and Madagascar, square off for continental glory. The tournament, reserved exclusively for players competing in their domestic leagues, is now in … The post Morocco, Madagascar to clash in historic final first appeared on Daily News .

Zuchu, Savara, Eddy Kenzo to headline CHAN grand finale

Zuchu, Savara, Eddy Kenzo to headline CHAN grand finale

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Tanzanian singer Zuhura Othman Soud, better known as Zuchu, will headline the entertainment line-up for the grand finale of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, today. Joining her on the line-up are Kenya’s Savara and Uganda’s … The post Zuchu, Savara, Eddy Kenzo to headline CHAN grand finale first appeared on Daily News .

Olomi leads in Uganda Ladies Open round one

Olomi leads in Uganda Ladies Open round one

UGANDA: TANZANIA’s Neema Olomi took an early lead at the 2025 Uganda Ladies Open Golf Championship, carding a composed 2-over-par 73 to top the leaderboard after Thursday’s first round at the scenic but challenging Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Representing Arusha Gymkhana Club (AGC), the rising star displayed consistency and calm under pressure, finishing … The post Olomi leads in Uganda Ladies Open round one first appeared on Daily News .

Jozani-Chwaka boasts of tourism as primary economic activity

Jozani-Chwaka boasts of tourism as primary economic activity

ZANZIBAR: JOZANI-CHWAKA Bay National Park is a national park in Tanzania, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) category II and UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme located within Kusini district of the south Zanzibar region of Tanzania. It is the only national park in Zanzibar. Overview The core and buffer zones of … The post Jozani-Chwaka boasts of tourism as primary economic activity first appeared on Daily News .

Inclusive growth and climate action in Zanzibar

Inclusive growth and climate action in Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR government, the United Nations, and partners have started implementing two integrated joint programmes that will advance sustainable development across the islands. Together, these initiatives aim to empower vulnerable communities, promote women’s economic leadership, and strengthen resilience in the face of climate change. Strengthening communities through integrated innovations The Zanzibar Joint Programme (ZJP) (2024–2027), … The post Inclusive growth and climate action in Zanzibar first appeared on Daily News .

INEC clears 38 legislative  candidates for Kilimanjaro

INEC clears 38 legislative candidates for Kilimanjaro

KILIMANJARO: A TOTAL of 38 parliamentary candidates from five out of the nine constituencies in Kilimanjaro Region have been officially approved by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest in the upcoming General Election scheduled for October 29. As of Thursday, the constituencies with approved candidates included Moshi Urban, Moshi Rural, Vunjo, Siha and … The post INEC clears 38 legislative candidates for Kilimanjaro first appeared on Daily News .

REA speeds up power expansion in Arusha

REA speeds up power expansion in Arusha

ARUSHA: THE government, through the Rural Energy Agency (REA), has successfully availed power to all 368 villages in Arusha Region, representing 100 per cent coverage. Efforts are now underway to expand the service to all remaining hamlets in Arusha City and surrounding areas. This progress was revealed yesterday by the Chairperson of the Rural Energy … The post REA speeds up power expansion in Arusha first appeared on Daily News .

Zanzibar charts path to become EA new trade hub

Zanzibar charts path to become EA new trade hub

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR is positioning itself as East Africa’s next major trade and logistics hub through a sweeping programme of modernising and expanding its ports. A move the government said will unlock unprecedented opportunities in shipping, business, tourism and regional connectivity. The multi-billion-shilling initiative, spearheaded by President Dr Hussein Mwinyi’s administration, is designed to link Zanzibar’s … The post Zanzibar charts path to become EA new trade hub first appeared on Daily News .

Vehicle imports surge as Tanga port fame rises

Vehicle imports surge as Tanga port fame rises

TANGA: VEHICLE cargo through the Port of Tanga has recorded remarkable growth, reinforcing the port’s rising profile as a safe and efficient gateway for both local and transit trade. According to Acting Port Manager, Mr Peter Milanzi, a total of 9,665 vehicles were discharged at the port between August 2024 and July 2025, following the … The post Vehicle imports surge as Tanga port fame rises first appeared on Daily News .

Klabu zisaidie kuzalisha wachezaji bora Taifa Stars

Klabu zisaidie kuzalisha wachezaji bora Taifa Stars

MICHUANO ya Mabingwa wa Afrika kwa Wachezaji wa Ndani (CHAN 2024) kwa upande wa Tanzania ilimalizika Ijumaa baada ya Taifa Stars kufungwa bao1-0 na Morocco, hivyo kutolewa kwenye hatua ya robo fainali Uwanja wa Benjamin Mkapa, Dar es Salaam. Hii ni rekodi kwa Stars kwani katika historia yake si tu kwenye michuano ya CHAN, bali … The post Klabu zisaidie kuzalisha wachezaji bora Taifa Stars first appeared on HabariLeo .

Balozi Nchimbi: Ushindi unakuja

Balozi Nchimbi: Ushindi unakuja

MWANZA: MGOMBEA Mwenza wa Urais kupitia Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Balozi Dk Emmanuel Nchimbi amesema chama hicho kinatarajia kupata ushindi mkubwa katika Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Oktoba 29, 2025, kwa kuwa wananchi wanahitaji viongozi bora wanaojali maslahi yao kama waliopo kwenye chama hicho. Nchimbi aliyasema hayo juzi jioni wakati akihutubia umati wa watu katika mkutano wa … The post Balozi Nchimbi: Ushindi unakuja first appeared on HabariLeo .

Workers’ welfare top agenda in Zanzibar – ILO talks

Workers’ welfare top agenda in Zanzibar – ILO talks

ZANZIBAR: THE Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has pledged to strengthen its cooperation with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to promote better working conditions and safeguard workers’ rights. Zanzibar Chief Secretary (CS) and Secretary to the Revolutionary Council, Ms Zena Ahmed Said expressed the commitment in her remarks she made at Jambiani area during a two-day … The post Workers’ welfare top agenda in Zanzibar – ILO talks first appeared on Daily News .