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Tanzania Unveils Affordable Health Insurance Plans

Tanzania has rolled out new health insurance packages designed to make medical care more accessible and affordable for its citizens. The announcement, made by the Minister for Health on Tuesday, introduced two fresh schemes—**Ngorongoro Afya** and **Serengeti Afya**—while discontinuing the older Najali,
December 19, 2024

Tanzania Among Top Ten for Police Professionalism

Tanzania has earned a spot among the top ten African nations recognized for having professional police forces, according to a recent report by Afrobarometer. The study, conducted across 39 countries from 2021 to 2023, highlights that 53% of Tanzanian respondents view their
December 19, 2024

Fifteen Arrested Over SGR Vandalism and Copper Theft

Authorities in Tanzania have arrested 15 individuals in connection with the vandalism of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and electricity infrastructure. Among those apprehended are a Chinese national and a Kenyan. The suspects are accused of stealing over 14 tonnes of copper
December 19, 2024

Tanzanian Coffee Supplier Faces Allegations of Fraud

A Tanzanian coffee supplier is currently under scrutiny following allegations of fraud after failing to deliver coffee beans despite receiving a 101.5 million Tanzanian Shilling (approximately 43,750 US dollars) upfront payment from an international buyer. The payment was part of a larger
December 18, 2024

Experts Urged to Uphold Ethics in Procurement

Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy,  Dr. Doto Biteko called on procurement and supply chain professionals to always uphold the highest ethical standards in their work, emphasizing the key role they play in supporting the government’s development plans. During the
December 18, 2024

Minister Orders Swift Action on National IDs Distribution

The Minister of Home Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, has directed the National Identification Authority (NIDA) to distribute 1.2 million completed national IDs within two months. The minister emphasized the urgency during his official visit to the authority’s headquarters in Dar es Salaam on
December 18, 2024

Tragic Collision Near Mikese Claims 14 Lives

A devastating accident late on December 17, 2014, has left the nation in mourning. Fourteen lives were tragically lost, and eight others sustained injuries in a collision along the busy Morogoro-Dar es Salaam highway near Mikese. The accident involved a cargo truck
December 18, 2024

Cyclone Chido Devastates Mozambique and Mayotte

Cyclone Chido, a storm of unprecedented strength, has left a trail of destruction across Mozambique and the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. The cyclone, which struck Mozambique on Sunday, brought fierce winds reaching up to 260 kilometers per hour and heavy rains,
December 18, 2024

Tundu Lissu Raises Concerns Over Party Election Plot

The Deputy Chairman of CHADEMA and a candidate for the party’s leadership,  Tundu Lissu, has recently shared serious concerns about the upcoming elections within the party. Speaking on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Lissu expressed his worry that the challenges faced in
December 17, 2024
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