MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

Mavunde Urges Religious Leaders to Champion Peace

Minister for Minerals Anthony Peter Mavunde has commended religious leaders for their continued efforts to promote peace, unity and development across Tanzania. Mavunde made the remarks on August 30, 2026, in Arusha during a special church service and fundraising event held to

August 31, 2026

Politics·World

Iran Says China Will Resist U.S. Economic Pressure

Iran has signalled confidence in its strategic relationships with China and Türkiye as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran, with a senior Iranian security official saying Beijing will not simply follow the United States’ lead. Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National

August 28, 2026

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Tanzania Explores Nuclear to Strengthen Energy Security

Tanzania is closely monitoring developments in innovative energy technologies, including nuclear technology, as the country explores opportunities to expand access to safe, reliable and sustainable energy, Energy Minister and Deputy President-elect Deogratius Ndejembi has said. Ndejembi made the remarks while addressing the

August 28, 2026

Health·Tanzania

Mbeya Health Chief Urges Caution in Use of Traditional Medicine

The Mbeya Regional Chief Medical Officer, Dr Elizabeth Nyema, has urged members of the public to exercise caution when using traditional medicine and ensure they seek services from recognised practitioners. Dr Nyema said patient safety, the quality of traditional medicines and scientific

August 28, 2026

Health·World

Africa Has Talent and Resources to Achieve Health Sovereignty

Africa has the talent, human resources and potential needed to achieve health sovereignty, but governments must begin viewing health systems as key drivers of economic development, an expert has said. Dr. Sompwe L. Mwansa of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

August 28, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Flies Home 173 Citizens From South Africa

A total of 173 Tanzanian citizens who had been living in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province have safely returned home after voluntarily deciding to leave the country. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania provided a special aircraft to facilitate the return

August 27, 2026

Politics·Tanzania·World

CCM Kicks Out Nchimbi For Misconduct

The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has officially expelled Dr. Nchimbi following allegations of misconduct. This decision comes in the wake of a thorough review of his actions, which were deemed inconsistent with the party’s values and standards. Speaking today, August 26,

August 26, 2026

Business·World

Tinubu to Lead Africa’s Push for Greater Control of Critical Minerals

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to lead a high-level African initiative aimed at changing how the continent exploits its vast mineral wealth, with a major summit scheduled to take place in New York on September 21, 2026. Tinubu, who chairs the

August 26, 2026

Business·World

Kagame Challenges Africa to Turn Mineral Wealth Into Economic Power

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has challenged African countries to fundamentally rethink how they exploit and manage the continent’s vast mineral wealth, warning that Africa cannot achieve its full economic potential while continuing to export raw materials and import higher-value finished products. Speaking

August 26, 2026

Politics·World

Iran and Oman Resume Talks Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran has resumed discussions with neighbouring Oman over the management and possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran faces mounting economic pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump amid the wider regional conflict. The renewed talks come at a critical moment

August 26, 2026

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