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Dr. Samia Demands Completion of Katavi Power Grid

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has called on the Ministry of Energy and the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) to ensure the timely completion of the 132kV power transmission line project from Tabora to Katavi,

July 14, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Zanzibar Enacts Law Protecting Whistleblowers

Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has announced the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Act. Speaking at an event commemorating African Anti-corruption Day at Nyamanzi Unguja, President Mwinyi emphasized that this new legislation aims to enhance trust, personal security, and accountability

July 13, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·Tanzania

Two Tanzanian stars forming the group The Ramadhan Brothers, who clinched an overall victory in the America’s Got Talent (AGT) Fantasy-League talent search competition, have embarked on a six-day journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, carrying their triumph to the summit of the

July 12, 2024

Politics·World

Globally Enforces Laws Protecting PwDs

The Tanzanian government has mandated regional and district commissioners, as well as council directors, to rigorously supervise the implementation of laws and regulations aimed at protecting people with disabilities (PwDs) from all forms of abuse. Deogratius Ndejembi, Minister of State in the

July 12, 2024

Tanzania

Tanzania Invites Russian Investors to Explore Opportunities

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, has invited investors from Russia to explore the many untapped opportunities in Tanzania, including the gas sector. While opening a meeting between Tanzanian and Russian businesspeople at the Russia

July 11, 2024

Tanzania

Tanzania Urges UNEP Support for Sustainability

Tanzania has called upon the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to strengthen its partnership in advancing the nation’s clean cooking energy agenda. Christina Mndeme, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Vice President’s Office (Environment), delivered this appeal during the 11th Annual Subcommittee meeting

July 10, 2024

Opportunities·World

EAC Ministers Commit to Address Eastern DRC Challenges

The Foreign Affairs ministers of East African Community (EAC) member states concluded their retreat with a strong commitment to address the escalating humanitarian and security challenges in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This commitment aligns with directives from the 23rd

July 10, 2024

Health·Tanzania

TMDA Urges Proper Drug Use Amidst Rising Resistance

Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) issued a strong advisory to the public to refrain from self-medicating without professional guidance. The statement was made by TMDA’s Director-General, Adam Fimbo, during the 48th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba) held at

July 10, 2024

Sports·World

Former Liverpool Striker Roberto Firmino Becomes Evangelical Pastor in Brazil

Roberto Firmino, the former Liverpool and Brazil national team striker, has embraced a new calling as a pastor at an evangelical church he founded with his wife, Larissa Pereira, in Maceio, Brazil. In a social media announcement, Firmino and Pereira shared that

July 9, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Grapples with Healthcare Staff Shortage

Tanzania’s healthcare sector faces significant challenges due to a critical shortage of medical personnel, hindering service delivery despite recent infrastructure expansions and technological upgrades. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu disclosed at a stakeholders’ forum in Dar Es Salaam that over 60% of necessary

July 8, 2024

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