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EAC Legislators Injured in Dodoma Bus Accident

Several Members of Parliament traveling to the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games were injured in a road accident in Kongwa District, Dodoma Region. The collision occurred early Friday morning, December 6, 2024, when their bus collided with a cargo truck near
December 6, 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

Prime Minister Urges Action on Market Fire Prevention

 Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called for urgent measures to tackle recurring fire disasters in public markets, emphasizing the need to act on recommendations from a groundbreaking doctoral study by the late Dr. Billy Mwakatage. Speaking at an event where Dr. Mwakatage’s
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

Rising Prices Cause Concern Ahead of Holidays

 The holiday season approaches, many consumers are facing higher prices for essential goods due to increased demand. Items such as meat and rice have seen notable price hikes. The cost of meat, for instance, has surged from 10,000 Tanzanian shillings to 12,000
December 5, 2024

Warioba Warns of Electoral Risks for Tanzania

A retired Prime Minister and former judge, Joseph Warioba has issued a strong warning about Tanzania’s political environment, stating that the upcoming 2025 General Election could be a critical moment for the nation’s stability. Speaking with journalists, Warioba highlighted serious issues within
December 5, 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
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