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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

Sports·Tanzania

Simba Sports Club Signed Left-back Valentin Nouma for 3 Years

Simba Sports Club of Tanzania has successfully signed left-back Valentin Nouma, a 24-year-old from Burkina Faso. Nouma joins Simba from St. Eloi Lupopo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This transfer is considered a significant achievement for the club, given the

July 7, 2024

Politics·World

3 West African Military Leaders Meet To Form Alliance

The leaders of the three West African military governments are meeting together for the first time to cement an alliance created against opposition from neighboring countries Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. All three countries that now form the Alliance of Sahel States

July 7, 2024

Swahili News·Tanzania

Kiswahili Spoken by 200 Million People Worldwide – President Samia

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has expressed pride that Tanzania is part of the celebrations for the Kiswahili language day , which boasts approximately 200 million speakers worldwide. President Samia stated that Kiswahili has expanded

July 7, 2024

Sports·Tanzania

Ruaha Marathon Spotlights PM Majaliwa’s Commitment

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa participated in the Great Ruaha Marathon 2024 held at Ruaha National Park in Iringa region. The marathon, aimed at boosting tourism in Southern Tanzania, saw Majaliwa alongside thousands of participants running through the scenic landscapes surrounding the Great

July 6, 2024

Sports·World

CAF Fines Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto’o $200,000

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, $200,000 for ethical breaches but found insufficient evidence to pursue match-fixing allegations. CAF launched an investigation into Eto’o’s conduct last August after receiving “written

July 6, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Muhimbili Hospital Launches Water Birth Service For Pregnant Women

The Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has begun offering water birth services, allowing mothers to give birth in a special birthing jacuzzi. This method helps reduce pain for the mother before and during delivery and lowers the risk of vaginal tearing. This announcement

July 6, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign benefits 490,000

The ambitious national legal aid campaign has benefited over 490,000 people since it was first launched by the government in Dar es Salaam last year. The campaign which spread from the port city to Dodoma has now reached seven regions, Acting Director

July 5, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Tanzania Pioneers African-Korean Film Collaboration

South Korea has chosen Tanzania as its inaugural partner in Africa for a collaborative movie venture. The announcement came from South Korean Film President YANG Jongkon during his meeting with prominent Tanzanian actors in Busan, the global hub of filmmaking. President YANG

July 5, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Motorcycle Accidents Surge, MOI Responds

The Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) has reported an alarming increase in motorcycle-related accidents, with an average of 700 accident victims treated monthly, 60% of whom are involved in motorcycle incidents. This was highlighted by Dr. Lemeri Mchome, MOI’s Acting Executive Director, during

July 4, 2024

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