Paul Owere

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dodoma. CCM national chairperson and President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has called on party members to remain united as the ruling party marks a key milestone of over 13 million members registered through its digital platform. Speaking during the CCM National Congress held on Thursday in Dodoma, President Hassan issued a veiled warning to elements within the party contemplating division, urging them to reflect on their motives.

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dodoma. Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), on Thursday endorsed a set of strategic amendments to its constitution, marking a significant step towards modernising internal governance and aligning with regulatory requirements set by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dar es Salaam. In the glittering timeline of East African music, few bands shine as brightly as Les Wanyika—the group whose hits like “Sina Makosa” and “Pamela” became staples of Kenyan pop culture in the 1970s and 80s. Yet, behind this Kenyan success lies a lesser-known truth: Les Wanyika’s roots were firmly planted in Tanzania.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dar es Salaam. The government has officially announced the completion of the JP Magufuli Bridge, a major infrastructure project that promises to significantly transform transport and trade in the Lake Zone and beyond. Stretching 3 kilometers across Lake Victoria and supported by 1.66 kilometers of connecting roads, the Kigongo–Busisi bridge—named in honour of the late President John Pombe Magufuli—is now the longest bridge in East and Central Africa.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dar es Salaam. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Final will not be held at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam as initially anticipated, citing time constraints in completing critical repairs and upgrades. The final, scheduled for May 25, 2025, will instead be hosted at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, CAF said in a statement issued on Tuesday, May 20.