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Pemba Residents Call for Review of Sexual Abuse Laws

August 11, 2026
Residents of Mkoani District in South Pemba Region have called on the Zanzibar House of Representatives to review laws governing sexual abuse offences, arguing that in some circumstances, boys do not receive equal legal protection compared to girls. The residents made the call on Monday, August 10, 2026, during a public consultation meeting held in Kengeja Village between residents and

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Pemba Residents Call for Review of Sexual Abuse Laws

August 11, 2026
Residents of Mkoani District in South Pemba Region have called on the Zanzibar House of Representatives to review laws governing sexual abuse offences, arguing that in some circumstances, boys do not receive equal legal protection compared to girls. The residents made the

Policy Gaps Threaten 2034 Clean Cooking Target

August 10, 2026
Tanzania’s goal of ensuring that 80 percent of its population uses clean cooking energy by 2034 could be undermined by conflicting government policies, limited financing and the economic dependence of thousands of households on the charcoal industry. The concerns were raised during

Agritech, Financing Take Centre Stage At Nane Nane 2026

August 7, 2026
More than 1,200 exhibitors are showcasing modern farming technologies, investment opportunities and affordable financing solutions at this year’s Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition, as the government intensifies efforts to modernise Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Speaking after touring exhibition pavilions at the Dr John Malecela

Tanzania Urges SADC To Prioritise Cost-Effective Projects

August 7, 2026
Tanzania has urged Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to prioritise regional programmes and projects that make efficient use of limited resources and accelerate the achievement of the bloc’s development goals. The appeal was made by Deputy Permanent Secretary in the

Tanzania, Africa50 Sign Deal to Expand Dialysis Services

August 5, 2026
Tanzania and Africa50 have signed a landmark agreement to expand access to dialysis services, marking a significant step toward improving healthcare delivery and treatment for patients suffering from kidney diseases. The agreement was signed on Wednesday during the Africa50 Annual General Shareholders

Africa Urged to Deliver Bankable Infrastructure Projects

August 5, 2026
African governments, investors and the private sector have been urged to shift from ambitious infrastructure plans to delivering bankable projects that can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation. Speaking at the opening of the Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting and the Infra for Africa
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