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Ruaha Marathon Spotlights PM Majaliwa’s Commitment

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa participated in the Great Ruaha Marathon 2024 held at Ruaha National Park in Iringa region. The marathon, aimed at boosting tourism in Southern Tanzania, saw Majaliwa alongside thousands of participants running through the scenic landscapes surrounding the Great

July 6, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Sugar Board Works to Regulate Prices

The Sugar Board has been actively working to regulate sugar prices and address the recurring shortages that have plagued Tanzania. The Board’s recent focus has been on determining the real production costs of sugar to ensure fair pricing for consumers. This effort

July 6, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Gombe Chimpanzee Colony Faces Existential Threat

The renowned chimpanzee colony in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, is under serious threat due to habitat loss and disease. Once home to around 150 chimpanzees in the 1960s, the population has dwindled to approximately 90 today. This alarming decline is primarily attributed

July 6, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Gold Mine Shutdown Sparks Heated Conflict

The Tanzanian government has suspended operations at a gold mining site in Handali ward, Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, following a violent clash between local small-scale miners and a Chinese miner. The dispute erupted when a Chinese miner introduced a new extraction plant

July 6, 2024

Health·World

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage Nationwide

Sierra Leone has officially outlawed child marriage, a practice that has long been a severe issue in the country. The new legislation, signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio, prohibits marriage for anyone under the age of 18, imposing stringent penalties

July 6, 2024

Sports·World

CAF Fines Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto’o $200,000

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, $200,000 for ethical breaches but found insufficient evidence to pursue match-fixing allegations. CAF launched an investigation into Eto’o’s conduct last August after receiving “written

July 6, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Momba District Begins Mining Sodalite 50 tons have been mined

The Ministry of Minerals has continued its Mining Clinic in the Songwe Region at the district, ward, and village levels to address the issues and challenges faced by small-scale miners. On July 4, 2024, Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, met

July 6, 2024

Politics·World

Putin and Orban Hold Talks on Ukraine Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the Kremlin for high-level discussions. Orban arrived in Russia on a working visit, and as the current President of the Council of the European Union, he is seeking to exchange views

July 6, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Deputy Minister Calls for Land Budget Evaluation

The Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development, Hon. Geophrey Pinda, has called on regional Assistant Land Commissioners to meet, evaluate, and establish an action plan for implementing the Ministry of Lands’ budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025. Hon. Pinda

July 6, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Muhimbili Hospital Launches Water Birth Service For Pregnant Women

The Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has begun offering water birth services, allowing mothers to give birth in a special birthing jacuzzi. This method helps reduce pain for the mother before and during delivery and lowers the risk of vaginal tearing. This announcement

July 6, 2024

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