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Tanzania’s PSLE Sets Record with 1.23 Million Candidates.

The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced that a record-breaking 1,230,780 candidates are set to sit for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) on September 11-12, 2024. This announcement was made by NECTA’s Executive Secretary, Said Mohamed, during a press

September 10, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Mzee Butiku Urges Action on Criminals in Tanzania

Chairman of the Board of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, Mzee Joseph Butiku, made these remarks in front of the press today, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Dar es Salaam. “We Tanzanians are civilized; let us not say we do not know these

September 10, 2024

Politics·World

EU Demands Action on Tanzania’s Violations

The European Union, in collaboration with the ambassadors from member countries including Canada, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, has expressed deep concern over recent reports of violence, disappearances, and the deaths of political and human rights activists in Tanzania. In a

September 10, 2024

Education·Tanzania

Tanzania Teachers Face Rising Misconduct Issues

The teaching profession in Tanzania, integral to child development, is facing mounting concerns over ethical breaches. Recent data from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reveals troubling trends in teacher misconduct, including inappropriate relationships with students, alcohol abuse, and extreme anger towards pupils.

September 10, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Drug Control Authority Seizes 1,815 kg of Marijuana

The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has confiscated 1,815 kilograms of marijuana in an operation conducted in Luguruni, Mbezi, and Magomeni areas in Dar Es Salaam. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with this drug seizure. DCEA Commissioner General Aretas

September 10, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Water Minister Orders Leadership Change in Chato

Minister of Water Jumaa Aweso has directed the removal of Engineer Mali Misango, the Director of the Chato Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (CHAWASSA). This decision was prompted by Misango’s appearance in an alleged state of inebriation during an official meeting,

September 10, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Biteko Urges Integrity in Public Procurement

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, has called for a renewed commitment to professionalism, ethics, and accountability in public procurement systems across East Africa. He delivered this message during the 16th East Africa Public Procurement Forum, where he

September 10, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Traders Block Major Highway Over New Crop System

Local traders and cargo carriers protested against the government’s new crop marketing system by blocking the key Dodoma-Singida-Shinyanga highway. The protest took place recently when demonstrators used logs and branches to block the road for one hour at Uwanja wa Liti. Their

September 9, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Wildlife Authority Returns 500 Elephants

The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has made significant strides in wildlife conservation by successfully returning 500 elephants to their designated reserves after they ventured into human settlements, endangering both lives and property. This milestone was highlighted by Isaac Chamba, TAWA’s Conservation

September 9, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

ACT-Wazalendo Calls for Withdrawal of Zanzibar Insurance Policy

The opposition party ACT-Wazalendo in Zanzibar is calling for the immediate withdrawal of a newly introduced mandatory travel insurance policy, scheduled to take effect in less than three weeks. The party argues that the policy, which requires all visitors to Zanzibar to

September 9, 2024

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