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Dar RC Chalamila Bans Bouncers in Property Disputes

Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has taken a strong stance against the use of private bouncers in resolving property disputes across the city. His decision follows viral videos showing bouncers violently evicting tenants from a contested home in Msasani Beach,
September 24, 2025

Tanzania Prepares For Vuli Rainfall October 2025

Tanzania is preparing for the October–December 2025 Vuli rainfall season, which affects regions that experience two rainy seasons annually. These areas include the northeastern highlands, northern coast, Lake Victoria Basin, and northern Kigoma. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) forecasts normal to below
September 11, 2025

Kenya Cult Exhumations Deepen Crisis Over Religious Abuse

Fresh exhumations in coastal Kenya have revealed dozens more bodies linked to a deadly religious cult, intensifying scrutiny over how extremist teachings continue to exploit vulnerable communities. Investigators say the victims were persuaded by sect leaders to starve themselves to death, believing
September 11, 2025

Global Crackdown Nets Over 33 Tons of Drugs

A sweeping anti-narcotics campaign in Tanzania has resulted in one of the largest seizures in recent years, with authorities confiscating more than 33,000 kilograms of illicit drugs, thousands of cannabis seeds, and the destruction of sprawling cannabis plantations covering over 64 acres.
September 9, 2025

WHO Declares Mpox No Longer Global Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the mpox outbreak is no longer considered a global public health emergency. Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explained that the decision follows the advice of the WHO Emergency Committee, which meets quarterly to assess
September 6, 2025

Ebola Outbreak in Kasai Province Claims 15 Lives

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Health authorities have confirmed a fresh Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, claiming the lives of 15 people and leaving dozens more under close medical supervision. This marks the 16th recorded Ebola outbreak in the country
September 5, 2025

Stunning Total Lunar Eclipse Set to Grace Tanzania

This Sunday evening, the skies over Tanzania will put on one of nature’s most breathtaking shows—a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth’s shadow will completely cover the moon and gradually turn it a deep, glowing red. The celestial event, often referred to
September 5, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens Health Sector for Future

Tanzania has once again demonstrated its commitment to enhancing its health sector and reducing reliance on imported medicines, a move highlighted during the 75th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Lusaka, Zambia. The meeting, which brought
September 4, 2025