Albino Murder Case Heard In Cour
The case of the Nine suspects accused of murdering Asimwe Novart, a person with albinism, was brought before the Resident Magistrate’s Court in Bukoba. Asimwe was abducted from his home in Kamachumu on May 30, 2024, and his mutilated body was later
Mbowe Cites Politics Hurting Kilimanjaro’s Economy
The National Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) Freeman Mbowe ,has cited reasons for the economic decline in the Kilimanjaro Region, attributing it to politics infiltrating the coffee industry. He further stated that many young people from the region
Globally Enforces Laws Protecting PwDs
The Tanzanian government has mandated regional and district commissioners, as well as council directors, to rigorously supervise the implementation of laws and regulations aimed at protecting people with disabilities (PwDs) from all forms of abuse. Deogratius Ndejembi, Minister of State in the
Kenya Ruto Fires Entire Cabinet
Kenya’s President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General Justin Muturi in response to youth-led anti-government protests. Only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also serves as the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, has been exempted. “Upon reflection, listening keenly
Zimbabwe Faces Economic Slowdown Amid Severe Drought Crisis
Zimbabwe has adjusted its economic growth projection downwards due to the severe drought affecting crop yields, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced on Wednesday. The country now expects economic growth of 2% for 2024, revised from the earlier forecast of 3.5% in November.
Tanzania Invites Russian Investors to Explore Opportunities
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, has invited investors from Russia to explore the many untapped opportunities in Tanzania, including the gas sector. While opening a meeting between Tanzanian and Russian businesspeople at the Russia
Tanzania Urges UNEP Support for Sustainability
Tanzania has called upon the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to strengthen its partnership in advancing the nation’s clean cooking energy agenda. Christina Mndeme, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Vice President’s Office (Environment), delivered this appeal during the 11th Annual Subcommittee meeting
Ambassador Urges Youth,Invest in Energy
Ambassador Jacob Kingu, the Board Chairperson for the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has urged young entrepreneurs to seize opportunities provided by various loan schemes to establish filling stations, fostering investment in the energy sector. Speaking at the REA pavilion during the ongoing
EAC Ministers Commit to Address Eastern DRC Challenges
The Foreign Affairs ministers of East African Community (EAC) member states concluded their retreat with a strong commitment to address the escalating humanitarian and security challenges in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This commitment aligns with directives from the 23rd