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Africa Confronts Escalating Urban Waste Pollution Crisis

African cities are facing mounting environmental pressure from rapidly increasing solid waste pollution, forcing governments across the continent to introduce tougher regulations and new accountability measures aimed at preventing a worsening public health and ecological crisis. From overcrowded landfills to plastic-clogged waterways
June 3, 2026

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

Motorcycle Accidents Surge, MOI Responds

The Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) has reported an alarming increase in motorcycle-related accidents, with an average of 700 accident victims treated monthly, 60% of whom are involved in motorcycle incidents. This was highlighted by Dr. Lemeri Mchome, MOI’s Acting Executive Director, during
July 4, 2024

JKCI To Perform Advanced Heart Surgery

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Dar Es Salaam is set to revolutionize cardiac care by conducting advanced coronary artery surgeries using the Cathlab machine, which allows procedures without traditional open-heart surgery. This initiative will benefit around 15 patients during a
July 4, 2024
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