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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

Politics·Tanzania

Makalla Urges Unity, Denounces Hate Speech

Secretary of Ideology, Publicity, and Training for the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Amos Makalla urged Tanzanians to remain vigilant and reject divisive rhetoric that threatens national stability. Speaking at a public rally in Monduli, specifically at Mto wa Mbu, Makalla emphasized the

September 9, 2024

Health·World

Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills 48

Nigeria, has claimed the lives of at least 48 people after a fuel tanker collided with another vehicle and exploded. The tanker, loaded with petrol, collided with a truck carrying cattle and passengers in the Agaie district, resulting in a massive fire

September 9, 2024

Business·World

China Opens Market for Tanzanian Avocados

Farmers growing avocados in Tanzania are poised to achieve significant economic success as China, the world’s most populous country, has approved Tanzanian companies to export avocados directly to its market. This pivotal development, effective from August 14 this year, marks a significant

September 7, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Traditional Healers Denounce Misassociation with Violence

Traditional healers in Tanzania are speaking out against being associated with recent acts of violence in their communities. In a recent statement, they emphasized that their profession should not be linked to such acts and argued that they are not involved in

September 7, 2024

Politics·World

G7 Countries Urged to Strengthen Global Cooperation

President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Dr. Tulia Ackson, emphasized the critical importance for nations, particularly those in the G7, to enhance international cooperation for global security and collective development. Dr. Ackson’s remarks were

September 7, 2024

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