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Wami Ruvu Basin Takes Measures Against El Niño Floods

October 17, 2026
The Wami Ruvu Basin Water Board is taking precautionary measures to minimise the potential impact of heavy El Niño rainfall, including flooding and damage to riverbanks that could threaten nearby communities.   Omary Kizulwa, a Groundwater Specialist at the Wami Ruvu Basin Water Board, said assessments had been conducted along two major rivers to identify vulnerable areas where rising water

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Wami Ruvu Basin Takes Measures Against El Niño Floods

October 17, 2026
The Wami Ruvu Basin Water Board is taking precautionary measures to minimise the potential impact of heavy El Niño rainfall, including flooding and damage to riverbanks that could threaten nearby communities.   Omary Kizulwa, a Groundwater Specialist at the Wami Ruvu Basin

Karagwe Water Project Set For December 2026 Completion

October 17, 2026
The contractor implementing the 28 Towns Water Supply Project in Kayanga, Karagwe District, has been directed to ensure residents begin receiving reliable water services by December 2026.   Deputy Minister for Water, Eng. Kundo Andrea Mathew, issued the directive during an inspection

Ukonga Police Dispensary Opens New Maternity Ward

October 16, 2026
The Police Force has inaugurated a new maternity ward at the Field Force Unit (FFU) dispensary in Ukonga, Dar es Salaam, in a move aimed at strengthening maternal healthcare services for police personnel and other eligible patients. The facility was officially launched

Kasulu Water Project Reaches 77% Completion

October 16, 2026
The government has invested approximately TZS 34.6 billion in the 28 Towns Water Supply Project in Kasulu, Kigoma Region, to improve access to clean and safe water for more than 187,000 residents. Deputy Minister for Water, Engineer Kundo Andrea Mathew, made the

China Expands Gas Reserves Amid Iran War

October 16, 2026
China is strengthening its natural gas reserves as the ongoing war involving Iran raises concerns over global energy supplies, shipping security and the risk of prolonged disruptions to international fuel markets. The move highlights Beijing’s efforts to protect its energy security against

Starlink Restrictions Threaten Ukraine’s Drone Defences

October 16, 2026
Ukraine’s ability to coordinate drone operations against Russian targets could face significant challenges if restrictions on Starlink satellite communications disrupt battlefield connectivity, according to military analyst Evgeny Mikhailov, who warned that the measures could weaken command, control and logistical coordination. Speaking to

Russia, Pakistan Seek Stronger Crime Cooperation

October 16, 2026
Russia and Pakistan are seeking to strengthen cooperation against organised crime following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with analysts stressing that its success will depend on turning political commitments into practical legal and law-enforcement measures. The agreement was signed

Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Stocks Near Exhaustion

October 16, 2026
Ukraine has reportedly run critically low on Patriot air defence missiles, raising concerns about its ability to intercept Russian ballistic missile attacks as the war continues to place growing pressure on the country’s military resources. According to a report by The Washington
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