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Teacher Ludovick Joseph, a Catholic faithful in Tanzania, has issued a deep reflection of conscience that has sparked wide discussion among believers regarding the conduct of some senior leaders of the Catholic Church, including Fr. Dr. Charles Kitima and Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi. Through this reflection, which is increasingly gaining support among many faithful, a collective position is being formed emphasizing that the Church is not an individual person, neither a priest nor a bishop, but a community of believers. The faithful argue that Church leaders are not above the Gospel, nor above the believers they are called to serve. In his reflection, Ludovick Joseph and those who support his views insist that questioning, criticizing, or calling for an investigation into the conduct of a Church leader is neither rebellion, nor sin, nor hatred, but a fundamental right recognized within the Canon Law of the Catholic Church. “The Church is holy because of Christ, but its leade...

 

The Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Justice of Appeal Hon. Jacobs Mwambegele, on December 29, 2025, issued a special statement regarding the parliamentary by-elections in Siha Constituency, located in Siha District Council, Kilimanjaro Region (Mainland Tanzania), and Fuoni Constituency, located in Magharibi B District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Zanzibar, scheduled to take place on December 30, 2025. Justice Mwambegele stated that the by-elections will also involve five wards in Mainland Tanzania. The wards are: Chamwino in Morogoro Municipal Council, Morogoro Region; Mbagala Kuu in Temeke Municipal Council, Dar es Salaam Region; and Nyakasungwa in Buchosa District Council, Mwanza Region. The other wards are Masoko in Mbeya District Council, Mbeya Region, and Ndono in Uyui District Council, Tabora Region. He further noted that a total of 33 candidates from 17 political parties are contesting the vacant parliamentary and councillorship seats in the ment...

Bukombe, December 29, 2025 –  The Member of Parliament for Bukombe Constituency, Dr. Doto Biteko, today joined residents of Butinzya Ward in a concrete casting exercise at a dispensary under construction in the area, commending them for their spirit of volunteerism and active participation in development initiatives. Dr. Biteko was accompanied by district-level Party and Government leaders, as well as the Ward Councillor, and told residents that the Sixth Phase Government values cooperation and the commitment of citizens in driving development forward. In his address, Dr. Biteko praised the people of Butinzya for demonstrating patriotism through action by taking part in the construction of the dispensary instead of relying solely on the Government to deliver development. “Development cannot be achieved by the Government alone without the cooperation of citizens. You have set a good example, and I stand with you at every step to ensure that development in Bukombe is realized rapidly...

 

Dar es Salaam: The Government has urged citizens to use their mobile phones by dialing *15274 to easily access information related to National Identification Cards (NIDA). Speaking today, December 29, 2025, the Minister for Home Affairs, George Simbachawene, said the service will enable citizens to check the status of their National ID cards, including whether the card has been produced or not, with feedback provided within five days. He explained that through this number, citizens will receive important information regarding their National IDs, adding that damaged ID cards are expected to be replaced starting February 2026. “By using this number, you will be able to get information on whether your ID card has been produced. I emphasize that damaged ID cards will be issued in February 2026,” said Minister Simbachawene. The Minister further noted that the Government has put in place a strategy to introduce the use of a single identification card for accessing various government services...