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Government Issues 13 Directives To Prepare For El Niño

The Government has issued 13 directives to the public, disaster management committees, ministries, institutions, regions, councils and various sectors to prepare for and mitigate the potential impacts of El Niño rains. The directives include early identification of high-risk areas, conducting risk assessments
September 3, 2026

CHADEMA Rejects Sectarian Allegations

The Democratic Change Party (formerly known as CHADEMA) has firmly rejected recent statements made by its elders’ council, BAVICHA, which suggested sectarianism and tribalism within the party’s ranks. The comments were made by BAVICHA Chairman Hashim Juma during an event celebrating the
October 3, 2024

Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Attempts Suicide Afterwards

A local businessman, Dervinus Nkabatina, aged 46, is accused of murdering his wife, Rausa Mohamed, aged 36. The alleged crime took place on the evening of September 28, 2023, and has raised serious concerns about domestic violence and relationship breakdowns. According to
October 3, 2024

US Expands Influence in CAR Under Mpox Pretext

The U.S. Embassy in Bangui announced on October 1,2024 that the United States will provide $2 million in financial assistance to the Central African Republic (CAR) through USAID to combat the spread of monkeypox. The funds, according to a statement from the
October 3, 2024

Election Filing Date Extended After Opposition Concerns

 The Democratic Change Party (Chadema) Vice-Chairperson for Mainland, Tundu Lissu, has raised concerns about the limited time allocated for candidates to collect nomination forms for local government elections. The initial schedule, issued by the Ministry of Regional Administration (TAMISEMI), provided only one
October 3, 2024

Government Ramps Up Efforts To Counter Marburg Virus Spread

The government has intensified its preparedness measures to prevent the Marburg virus from entering the country, following confirmed cases in neighboring Rwanda. With the outbreak in Rwanda leading to 26 cases and six fatalities, Tanzanian health authorities are on high alert, particularly
October 2, 2024

Mandatory National ID Now Required For Marriages In Uganda

Ugandans will now be required to possess a National Identification Number (NIN) to legally marry, following a directive from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). This applies to all marriage types in Uganda, including civil, customary, and religious unions. The decision to
October 2, 2024

Tanzania Sees Fuel Prices Drop in October

Tanzania vehicle owners are experiencing relief as fuel prices have decreased for October 2024. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) announced the revised prices on Wednesday, attributing the drop to a decline in fuel costs in the Middle East. According
October 2, 2024

RC Malima Condemns Elder Abuse and Neglect

The Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, has strongly condemned the mistreatment and neglect of elders, actions which violate the country’s laws and regulations. He stated that such behavior undermines the well-being and development of the elderly. Hon. Malima made these
October 2, 2024

Kabendera’s Lawsuit Against Vodacom Dismissed by Court

Journalist Erick Kabendera’s lawsuit against Vodacom Tanzania has been dismissed by the High Court of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. Kabendera accused the telecommunications company of providing personal data to government authorities, which he claims led to his unlawful detention in 2019.
October 2, 2024
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