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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

Education·World

Patrick V. Verkooijen Appointed Chancellor for University Of Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed renowned environmentalist Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen as the Chancellor of the University of Nairobi for a five-year term. Patrick V. Verkooijen was born on May 21, 1969, and is of Dutch nationality. He holds a Master’s

January 13, 2024

Education·Tanzania

MUHAS gets new vice chancellor

Former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who also serves as the Chancellor of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), has appointed Prof. Appolinary Kamuhabwa as the Vice-Chancellor of MUHAS for a five-year term. A statement from MUHAS’s Communication and Marketing Unit

January 13, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Tanzania, Malawi agree to end ban on Maize Imports

Tanzania and Malawi have decided to lift the import ban imposed on maize last month following food safety concerns. However, the two countries have agreed to share report information describing the status of maize from the country of origin. The Tanzania Plant

January 13, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Tanzania, Rwanda sign deal to boost dairy industry

Tanzania and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate the dairy industry, marking a collaborative effort between the two East African Community member states. The agreement was signed by Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Abdallah Ulega, and

January 13, 2024

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