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Dodoma Residents Urged to Give Blood Frequently

Residents of Dodoma have been encouraged to donate blood regularly to help save lives, particularly for patients who may require urgent transfusions. Dr. Leah Kitundya, head of the Central Zone Blood Collection Team, made the call during a free health screening event
November 14, 2025

Ubungo Market Protest, Authority’s Clarification

The District Commissioner of Ubungo, Dar Es Salaam Hassan Bomboko made an on-site visit today to address escalating concerns among local traders. The visit follows reports that traders had shut down their businesses and blocked roads to protest the decision by the
July 8, 2024

Sugar Board Works to Regulate Prices

The Sugar Board has been actively working to regulate sugar prices and address the recurring shortages that have plagued Tanzania. The Board’s recent focus has been on determining the real production costs of sugar to ensure fair pricing for consumers. This effort
July 6, 2024

Gombe Chimpanzee Colony Faces Existential Threat

The renowned chimpanzee colony in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, is under serious threat due to habitat loss and disease. Once home to around 150 chimpanzees in the 1960s, the population has dwindled to approximately 90 today. This alarming decline is primarily attributed
July 6, 2024

Gold Mine Shutdown Sparks Heated Conflict

The Tanzanian government has suspended operations at a gold mining site in Handali ward, Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, following a violent clash between local small-scale miners and a Chinese miner. The dispute erupted when a Chinese miner introduced a new extraction plant
July 6, 2024

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage Nationwide

Sierra Leone has officially outlawed child marriage, a practice that has long been a severe issue in the country. The new legislation, signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio, prohibits marriage for anyone under the age of 18, imposing stringent penalties
July 6, 2024

Lake Victoria Windy Conditions Spike Fish Prices

Strong winds and large waves on Lake Victoria are causing significant disruptions to fishing activities, driving up the retail prices of fish in surrounding areas. This adverse weather has led to a notable reduction in fish catches, creating challenges for fishermen and
July 5, 2024

Warioba Calls for Ethical Journalism

Former Prime Minister Retired Judge Joseph Warioba has urged media practitioners to adhere to professional ethics, emphasizing the importance of fairness and objectivity in their reporting. His remarks came during the launch of the report titled “State of the Media in Tanzania
July 5, 2024

Regulatory Authority Blacklists Three Companies

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has officially blacklisted three companies for engaging in fraudulent and collusive activities. The firms affected by this decision include Dacady Investment Co. Ltd, High Winds (T) Co. Ltd, and Deaver PVC Co. Ltd. This debarment, effective
July 5, 2024
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