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Zanzibar to establish an institute of Maritime Studies, fisheries

IN enhancing the blue economy agenda, Zanzibar, through its State University (SUZA) is in the process of establishing ‘Institute of Maritime Studies and Fisheries (IMSF). The news was revealed here by SUZA Lecturer and the Acting Director of IMSF Dr Yahya Hamad

January 26, 2024

Sports·Tanzania

Tanzania’s Premier League drops slightly

Tanzania’s Premier League has slightly dropped to the sixth place from the fifth slot on the list of top ten strongest league in Africa 2023. South Africa has overtaken Tanzania as the former now occupy the fifth place. The International Federation of

January 26, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Govt told to probe controversy in beer import licensing

THE Zanzibar Minister of Tourism and Heritage Simai Mohamed Saidi has signaled a beer shortage in the Isles, as retailers blame recent reforms in importation licensing, made by the Zanzibar Liquor Board (ZLB), be the cause of the scarcity. Mr Saidi explained

January 26, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Ministry Pushes For Aggressive Environmental Cleanliness

The Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment) Dr Selemani Jafo has directed aggressive environmental cleanliness in areas surrounding communities as mitigation measures to curb the spread of diseases, particularly cholera. He directed Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to supervise

January 26, 2024

Politics·World

Zimbabwe opposition leader Chamisa quits “hijacked” party

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa quit his Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party on Thursday, saying it had been hijacked by the ruling ZANU-PF in a power grab. “Fellow citizens, this is to officially and under my hand inform you that,

January 26, 2024

Politics·World

6 sentenced to death, including soldiers for 2021 Ghana coup plot

Six Ghanaians, among them three military personnel, have been sentenced to death by hanging for their role in a coup conspiracy that unfolded three years ago. There was a heavy security deployment outside the High Court in Accra during the sentencing on

January 26, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Zanzibar to Host ‘Historic’ Battery Minerals Summit in April

A two-day summit is expected in Zanzibar from April 24 and 25, 2024, where local, regional and global actors in key battery minerals will advance the global green economy, address climate change, and allow select companies to meet the rapidly growing demand

January 26, 2024

Breaking News·Tanzania

Zanzibar Minister of Tourism resigns

Zanzibar’s Minister of Tourism and Heritage, Simai Mohamed Said, has resigned from his position after a year and ten months since his appointment on March 8, 2022. Before this role, Said served as the Minister of Education. In a statement released last

January 26, 2024

World

Attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau state leave at least 30 dead

At least 30 people have been killed and several others injured in Nigeria’s central Plateau state in a series of attacks around Mangu town, despite a curfew imposed by the state government, a community spokesperson said. The latest violence on Wednesday came

January 25, 2024

World

Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya promoted to general amidst political transition

The leader of Guinea’s ruling junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has been granted the rank of general, according to an announcement made by the presidency. In a meeting on Tuesday, Doumbouya convened with all of Guinea’s military units, engaging with over 450 members

January 25, 2024

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