John Heche, vice chairman of Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA, testified on 9 September 2026 as the fifth defence witness in the treason trial of party leader Tundu Lissu at the Dar es Salaam High Court. According to Michuzi Blog, Heche told a three-judge panel led by Justice Dustun Ndunguru about events he said he witnessed during elections, which he claimed led the party to adopt its 'No Reforms, No Election' stance.

The treason trial of CHADEMA chairman Tundu Lissu continued on September 9, 2026, at Tanzania's High Court, with the defence side set to present its evidence, according to Global Publishers. The case against the opposition leader has been ongoing, and this session marks the stage where the defence puts forward its submissions. The report does not provide further details on the proceedings or the specific evidence expected to be tabled before the court.

A fourth witness in treason case number 19605/2025 against Tundu Lissu, chairman of Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo), is set to continue giving testimony in Dar es Salaam, according to Global Publishers. The case concerns treason charges facing the party leader. No further details about the charges, the witness, or the proceedings were provided in the report.

Brenda Rupia, the fourth defence witness in the treason case against CHADEMA chairman Tundu Lissu, has completed her testimony, according to Global Publishers. Her statements in court have drawn public attention and become a focal point of the high-profile proceedings. The case against the Tanzanian opposition leader continues, with Rupia's evidence marking a significant stage in the defence's presentation before the court.

Naibu Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii wa Tanzania, Mhe. Hamad Chande, aliongoza ujumbe wa nchi hiyo katika Mkutano wa 69 wa Shirika la Utalii Duniani Kamisheni ya Afrika uliofanyika mjini Mahe, Ushelisheli. Mkutano huo ulifunguliwa na Rais wa Ushelisheli, Mhe. Dkt. Patrick Herminie, na ulijadili hali ya sekta ya utalii barani Afrika, ikiwa na dhima ya "Kuimarisha Rasilimali Watu ili Kuchochea Ukuaji wa Utalii Barani Afrika."

The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has issued a statement saying it received reports of an incident on September 8, 2026, in the Lugalo area of Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, involving Dr. Conrad Agonza Kahyoza, who is alleged to have assaulted a soldier. According to Global Publishers, the association addressed the allegations in its statement, though further details of the incident or MAT's position were not provided.