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Tanzania CAG Report Shakes Parliamentary System

Tanzania’s Parliament has moved to reinforce its long-standing oversight role by setting out a clear and structured process for reviewing the latest report from the Controller and Auditor General (CAG), a constitutional office central to safeguarding public funds. During a parliamentary session
April 12, 2026

Ruaha Marathon Spotlights PM Majaliwa’s Commitment

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa participated in the Great Ruaha Marathon 2024 held at Ruaha National Park in Iringa region. The marathon, aimed at boosting tourism in Southern Tanzania, saw Majaliwa alongside thousands of participants running through the scenic landscapes surrounding the Great
July 6, 2024

President Urges Trade Minister to Revamp Kariakoo Market

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed Dr. Selemani Jafo, the newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister, to prioritize the revitalization of the Kariakoo Market. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of new officials at the Tunguu State House, the President emphasized the importance
July 6, 2024

Sugar Board Works to Regulate Prices

The Sugar Board has been actively working to regulate sugar prices and address the recurring shortages that have plagued Tanzania. The Board’s recent focus has been on determining the real production costs of sugar to ensure fair pricing for consumers. This effort
July 6, 2024

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

Deputy Minister Calls for Land Budget Evaluation

The Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development, Hon. Geophrey Pinda, has called on regional Assistant Land Commissioners to meet, evaluate, and establish an action plan for implementing the Ministry of Lands’ budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025. Hon. Pinda
July 6, 2024
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