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Mwabepande Residents Decry Poor Infrastructure and Transport

Residents of Mwabepande in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam, continue to face significant challenges with road infrastructure and transport due to the absence of paved roads. This situation has hindered development in the area and become a recurring campaign promise from politicians,

January 26, 2025

Business·Tanzania

Dar es Salaam Roads Temporarily Closed for Energy Conference

Nine major roads in Dar es Salaam will be temporarily closed for six days, starting today, Saturday, 25 January 2025, to facilitate the arrival of dignitaries attending the Africa Energy Conference. During this period, motorcycles (bodabodas) and tricycles (bajajis) will be prohibited

January 26, 2025

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·Tanzania

CCCC Pledges Support for Tanzanian Students

China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has pledged to continue providing assistance and opportunities for Tanzanian students and citizens as part of the long-standing partnership between the two nations. This commitment was made during The Spring Festival Gala and Food Festival, themed the

January 26, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Arusha Police Arrest Lawyer and Boda Boda Rider

The police have taken two individuals into custody independent lawyer Qamara Valerian, 36, and a 19-year-old boda boda rider named Benjamin Paul after they were accused of being involved in the assault and injury of a 75-year-old South African woman, Suzan Shawe.

January 25, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Zanzibar Secures Wind Power Deal for 200 Megawatts

Zanzibar has signed a major agreement to harness wind power, a move aimed at addressing the island’s growing electricity needs while reducing its reliance on imports. The deal, which was officially signed on January 24, 2025, will see Zanzibar purchase 200 megawatts

January 25, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Ten Fishermen Missing After Lake Rukwa Storm

Tragedy struck Lake Rukwa on January 23, 2025, when a sudden and violent storm swept through, disrupting the lives of local fishermen. Out of 550 fishermen who were on the lake during the storm, 540 have been rescued, but 10 remain missing

January 25, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Sea Taxis Launched for Kigamboni, Providing Relief

The government has partnered with Azam Marine and the Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics Services Agency (TEMESA) to launch a new initiative aimed at improving transport services between Magogoni and Kigamboni. This initiative is designed to tackle the long-standing transportation issues at

January 24, 2025

Politics·World

Apartheid Victims Sue SA Gov’t R167 Million Over Lack Of Justice

The largest constitutional damages lawsuit in the country’s history has been initiated against the government by the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) and 25 families of victims and survivors of apartheid-era atrocities. The suit alleges that the government actively undermined their efforts

January 24, 2025

Business·World

India-Russia Economic Partnership: Boosting Trade and Investment

India and Russia have maintained a robust relationship since the establishment of the Strategic Partnership Declaration in 2000. This partnership was further strengthened in 2010 when it was elevated to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, reflecting the deepening ties between the

January 24, 2025

Politics·World

Gabon Sets April 12 As Election Date To End Military Rule

Gabon is set to hold a presidential election on April 12, as announced by the council of ministers. This West African nation is currently under military rule following a coup that took place in August 2023. According to a government statement released

January 24, 2025

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