editor, Author at Media Wire Express

Kitila highlights what Tanzanians expect from ‘Vision 2050’ team

The Minister of State, President’s Office (Planning and Investment) Professor Kitila Mkumbo has unveiled what is expected from the members of ‘Tanzania National Development Vision 2050’ (TNDV-2050) team, tasked to come-up with the best working ideas for the document by July next

January 15, 2024

Technology & Innovation·World

AI will Affect 40% of Jobs globally-IMF

Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs, according to new analysis. IMF’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva says “in most scenarios, AI will likely worsen overall inequality”. Ms Georgieva adds that policymakers should address the “troubling trend” to “prevent

January 15, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Collapse of goldmine in Tanzania kills 22

The collapse of an illegal small-scale gold mine has killed at least 22 people in northern Tanzania following heavy rains, a senior government official said on Sunday. The accident happened early on Saturday in the Simiyu region after a group of people

January 15, 2024

World

Two US Navy sailors missing off the coast of Somalia

Two US Navy sailors have been reported missing at sea while conducting operations off the coast of Somalia, the US military said Friday. The two sailors went missing Thursday evening, US Central Command said in a brief statement. “Search and rescue operations

January 13, 2024

Politics·World

Ramaphosa targets ‘decisive’ ANC win in South African elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday that his African National Congress (ANC) party would be seeking a “decisive victory” in this year’s national elections, which are slated to be the most highly contested in the country’s democratic history. Ramaphosa is

January 13, 2024

Business·World

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery starts production after years of delays

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has begun producing diesel and aviation fuel, the company said on Saturday, after years of construction delays at the 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) plant. The refinery, Africa’s largest, was built on a peninsula on the outskirts of

January 13, 2024

World

Akufo-Addo backs calls for Atta Mills’ autopsy report to be captured after 11 years

President Akufo-Addo is backing calls for the late John Atta Mills’ autopsy report to be captured in official public records. The question about the existence and accessibility of an autopsy report confirming the cause of death of the former President during a

January 13, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Tanzania To suspend Fishing in Lake Tanganyika for 3 months

The Tanzanian government plans to temporarily suspend fishing in Lake Tanganyika from May, prompting mixed feelings among people who are likely to be impacted by the stoppage. The three-month suspension is expected to come into effect on May 15 and is aimed

January 13, 2024

Tanzania

Tanzania Passport Ranked 10th most Powerful in Africa

The Tanzanian passport has gained more clout globally, paving the way for increased investments abroad and opening up more opportunities for Tanzanians, according to experts. The recently released global passport index for the first quarter of 2024 by Henley and Partners ranks

January 13, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Mwanza declares outbreak of cholera

Mwanza regional authorities have declared the outbreak of cholera disease as 28 people confirmed to contract the disease. Mwanza Regional Commissioner (RC) Mr Amos Makalla said announced here on Wednesday when speaking at a technical meeting with health stakeholders. The meeting was

January 13, 2024

Suggestions

editor