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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

TRA Officer Tragically Dies After Tegeta Attack

A tragedy has unfolded in Dar es Salaam after Amani Simbayao, an officer with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), passed away on December 6, 2024, at Muhimbili National Hospital. Simbayao had been fighting for his life following a violent attack by residents
December 7, 2024

NHIF Simplifies Student Health Insurance Access

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has introduced a more user-friendly process for its children’s health insurance program, Toto Afya, aimed at addressing longstanding challenges and improving healthcare access for students. The announcement came during a recent briefing led by NHIF Director
December 6, 2024

Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father Over Dispute

Police have arrested Gesoreka Mabula Sona, 30, on suspicion of murdering his father, Mabula Mwita Sona, 61, after a heated argument allegedly turned fatal. Mara Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Pius Lutumo, confirmed the arrest. According to reports,
December 6, 2024

UNICEF Launches Record Campaign to Support Children

 UNICEF has launched a significant global fundraising campaign, seeking $9.9 billion to assist millions of children impacted by conflicts and crises around the world. The agency’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, called attention to the extreme scale of suffering among children, describing the
December 5, 2024

Eight Held in Failed Dar es Salaam Kidnap Plot

Dar es Salaam police have apprehended eight suspects in connection with an attempted abduction that shocked the Kiluvya community on November 11, 2024. The dramatic incident targeted businessman Deogratius Tarimo, who narrowly escaped being forced into a vehicle by individuals posing as
December 5, 2024

Seven Dead, Nine Injured in Karagwe Crash

A devastating road accident in Karagwe District, Kagera Region, has left seven people dead and nine others injured. The tragic incident took place on December 3, 2024, near a produce inspection post in Kihanga village, along Kyaka Road. The collision occurred when
December 4, 2024

Tanzanian Shilling Struggles Despite Export Growth

In recent months, the Tanzanian shilling has been losing value against both the Ugandan and Kenyan currencies, even though exports to these neighboring countries have been on the rise. Despite the increase in trade, the local currency has faced growing pressure, with
December 3, 2024

Death Toll from Uganda Landslide Rises to 28

The devastating landslide that struck eastern Uganda last week has claimed 28 lives, with more bodies being recovered from the mud, including two young children. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when the landslide buried several villages along the slopes of Mount Elgon,
December 3, 2024

Dispute Over Trustees at Mwanza’s Ijumaa Mosque

 A legal dispute has emerged over the newly elected trustees at Ijumaa Mosque in Mwanza, with a group of worshippers questioning their legitimacy. The controversy came to light when 20 members of the mosque, led by Juma Kibira, filed a lawsuit against
December 3, 2024

Prison Facilities Improve with Upgraded Toilets

The issue of sanitation in Tanzanian prisons has seen remarkable improvements, according to the Commissioner General of Prisons, CGP Jeremiah Katungu. He highlighted that in the past, prisons faced significant challenges in providing proper toilet facilities, leading to poor living conditions for
December 3, 2024
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