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Mchengerwa Urges Proper Use of Ambulances

Tanzania’s Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has called for greater accountability in the use and maintenance of ambulances, stressing that emergency vehicles must remain operational and ready at all times to ensure patients receive timely care. Mchengerwa made the remarks on August
August 24, 2026

Tanzania Engages U.S. Diplomatically Over New Visa Bond Rule

 The Government of Tanzania has begun diplomatic discussions with the United States following Washington’s recent decision to introduce a visa bond requirement for Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and tourist visas. According to an announcement from the U.S. Department of State,
October 9, 2025

Dog Bite Incidents Drop Significantly in Katavi

Dog bite incidents in Katavi Region have shown a notable decline over the past two years, falling from 188 cases in 2023 to 108 in 2025. Officials attribute the reduction to ongoing vaccination campaigns and measures to control stray dogs. Speaking on
October 7, 2025

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris Hotel

French authorities have opened an investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who was discovered outside a high-rise hotel in Paris on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the 58-year-old diplomat had been
October 1, 2025

Tanzania Sets Landmark in Hearing Care for Children

A government hospital in Tanzania has set a new benchmark in healthcare after successfully providing cochlear implants to 103 children, making it the first institution in East Africa to achieve such a milestone. The announcement was made during a ceremony today, where
September 30, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens National Nutrition Initiatives

Tanzania is making notable progress in addressing national nutrition challenges, with the government emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in the sector. Dr. Germana Leyna, Executive Director of the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, urged all actors involved in nutrition to
September 29, 2025

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

Who Decides How Societies Live?

As debates over sovereignty and morality deepen across Africa, Tanzania finds itself at the crossroads of a global cultural clash. At the center is a single question: Who gets to decide how societies live? For the European Union and its parliament, the
September 24, 2025
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