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US Partners with Tanzania for Pandemic Preparedness Grant

The United States has collaborated with Tanzania to secure a $25 million grant from the World Bank’s Pandemic Fund. This initiative aims to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities across 40 countries, encompassing six geographical regions. The announcement was made through
November 1, 2024

Children Under 18 Cannot Receive Life Sentences

The Attorney General of Tanzania, Hamza Johari, emphasized that the legal framework in Tanzania, as well as in many other nations, prohibits children under the age of 18 from being sentenced to life imprisonment. This policy stems from an understanding that children
November 1, 2024

Tanzania’s Foreign Reserves On The Rise Amid Economic Strategy

 Tanzania’s Minister of Finance,   Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba revealed that the country’s foreign reserves have increased to approximately $5.3 billion. Although this figure reflects a slight decrease from $5.4 billion recorded in 2023, the rise is seen as a positive development amid ongoing
November 1, 2024

Air Tanzania to Resume Johannesburg Flights in November

Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has announced it will resume its Dar es Salaam-Johannesburg flights in November, following the resolution of a longstanding legal dispute. The airline’s planned service will include five weekly flights, signaling a notable comeback after a five-year hiatus
November 1, 2024

HESLB Allocates Over 27 Billion for Loans

The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has announced the fourth phase of loan allocations, amounting to a substantial 27.52 billion Tanzanian Shillings for the 2024/25 academic year. This latest funding initiative will benefit 9,068 undergraduate and diploma students across various higher
October 31, 2024

MP Highlights Job Connection Issue in Tanzania

 The Member of Parliament for Sumve  Emmanuel Mageni, has shed light on a pervasive issue in Tanzania’s job market: the belief that employment opportunities heavily rely on personal connections. Speaking during a recent parliamentary session, Mageni emphasized that many citizens perceive connections
October 31, 2024

MP Advocates for National Mental Health Council

The Member of Parliament for Iringa Urban, Jesca Msambatavangu has spotlighted the pressing issue of mental health during a recent parliamentary session. She posed a direct question to the Prime Minister regarding the government’s plans to establish a National Mental Health Council,
October 31, 2024

Ministry Conducts Workshop for MPs on WMAs

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has organized a seminar for the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Land, Natural Resources, and Tourism, as well as MPs representing Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in their constituencies.   The seminar, held on October 30, 2024,
October 31, 2024

REA Supplies Electricity to 2,400 Njombe Residents

It has been reported that the Rural Energy Agency (REA) has supplied electricity to about 2,400 residents in eight villages within Lupembe Division, Njombe District, in Njombe Region, following support to Matembwe Village Company Ltd, which has generated 550 kilowatts of power.
October 31, 2024
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