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Family of Missing Tanzanian Artist Urges Government Investigation

The family of Tanzanian portrait artist Shadrack Chaula, who mysteriously disappeared almost three months ago, is desperately appealing for government intervention to locate him. The 24-year-old artist was last seen on August 2, 2024, when he was reportedly taken by unidentified individuals

November 2, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·Tanzania

Tz, Actress Grace ‘Tesa’ Mapunda Passes Away

Renowned Tanzanian actress Grace Mapunda, popularly known as ‘Tesa,’ passed away in the early hours of November 2, 2024, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Mwananyamala Hospital in Dar es Salaam. Her death comes after a prolonged illness, marking

November 2, 2024

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Education Minister Seeks Modern Journalism Training

Tanzania’s Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, recently highlighted the government’s commitment to enhancing journalism training standards. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC) held in Singida on November 1, 2024, Professor Mkenda

November 2, 2024

Tanzania

Tanzania’s Foreign Reserves On The Rise Amid Economic Strategy

Tanzania’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba revealed that the country’s foreign reserves have increased to approximately $5.3 billion. Although this figure reflects a slight decrease from $5.4 billion recorded in 2023, the rise is seen as a positive development amid ongoing

November 1, 2024

Tanzania·Travel

Air Tanzania to Resume Johannesburg Flights in November

Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has announced it will resume its Dar es Salaam-Johannesburg flights in November, following the resolution of a longstanding legal dispute. The airline’s planned service will include five weekly flights, signaling a notable comeback after a five-year hiatus

November 1, 2024

Education·Tanzania

HESLB Allocates Over 27 Billion for Loans

The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has announced the fourth phase of loan allocations, amounting to a substantial 27.52 billion Tanzanian Shillings for the 2024/25 academic year. This latest funding initiative will benefit 9,068 undergraduate and diploma students across various higher

October 31, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

MP Advocates for National Mental Health Council

The Member of Parliament for Iringa Urban, Jesca Msambatavangu has spotlighted the pressing issue of mental health during a recent parliamentary session. She posed a direct question to the Prime Minister regarding the government’s plans to establish a National Mental Health Council,

October 31, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Ministry Conducts Workshop for MPs on WMAs

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has organized a seminar for the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Land, Natural Resources, and Tourism, as well as MPs representing Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in their constituencies. The seminar, held on October 30, 2024,

October 31, 2024

Business·World

President Samia Suluhu Hassan Engages in Agricultural Discussion

President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan participated in a roundtable discussion focused on agriculture in Africa, held in Des Moines, Iowa. The event was organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and drew a diverse group of leaders from across the African continent,

October 31, 2024

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Tanzania’s Newala District Fully Connected to Electricity

Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, announced on October 29, 2024, that all 76 villages in Newala Rural Constituency, Mtwara Region, are now connected to electricity within a one-kilometer reach. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Kapinga responded to a question by Newala Rural

October 30, 2024

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