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President Samia Names New Leaders to Key Institutions

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed new board chairpersons to several major national institutions in a leadership reshuffle aimed at reinforcing governance standards, regulatory oversight, and strategic sector performance. The latest appointments affect agencies responsible for national statistics, rail transport development, environmental
February 12, 2026

Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

Twelve miners tragically lost their lives after a copper mine collapsed in Tulizembe, located in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, trapping workers deep inside the mine and prompting a rapid but
February 10, 2026

Tanzania Assures Stability After Election Period

Tanzania’s Chief Government Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, has assured citizens that the country remains peaceful and united 100 days after the October 29, 2025 General Election that returned President Samia Suluhu Hassan to office. Speaking to BBC Swahili on February 10, 2026, Msigwa
February 10, 2026

Government Pledges Sh15.7 Billion To Transform NCD Care

The Tanzanian government has allocated Sh15.7 billion to support underprivileged patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), marking a major step toward addressing the growing burden of chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart conditions. Of this amount, Sh6.7 billion
February 9, 2026

Tanzania Registers 408 Companies To Access Chinese Market

The Tanzanian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has successfully registered 408 local companies under China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), opening the door for the export of agricultural produce to one of the world’s most lucrative and competitive markets. The registration
February 9, 2026

Catholic Priest Father Rwezahura Missing Six Months

Father Peter Rwezahura of the Claretians Missionaries has been missing for six months after disappearing from Makoko Centre in the Catholic Diocese of Musoma, prompting a public appeal and renewed scrutiny over clergy movements and accountability within the church. In a statement
February 9, 2026

Long Rains Expected, Flood Risks Loom – TMA

About six regions in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the upcoming Masika season (March–April–May 2026), raising concerns over flooding and potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases, weather experts have warned. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority
February 9, 2026
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