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Tanzanian Tanzanite Shines At Met Gala

Indian billionaire and philanthropist Sudha Reddy made a striking global fashion statement at the 2026 Met Gala after wearing a $15 million tanzanite necklace sourced from Tanzania, placing one of Africa’s rarest gemstones at the center of one of the world’s most
May 6, 2026

Kisarawe DC Donates 300 Cement Bags to Mosques

The District Commissioner of Kisarawe, Petro Magoti, together with the Security and Defense Committee, has donated 300 bags of cement to two centers providing Islamic religious education, including the center located at Masjid Salaf Mosque in Kiluvya Madukani. It is noteworthy that
July 14, 2024

TEF Condemns Journalist Assault Incident

The Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) has strongly condemned the recent assault on Dickson Ng’hily, a prominent business editor and digital department head at ‘The Guardian’ newspaper. Ng’hily was detained for nearly six hours after being assaulted while documenting pupils studying under tree
July 13, 2024

Record 99.1% Pass Rate in 2024 Form Six Exams

The Secretary-General Dr. Said Mohamed unveiled the highly anticipated results of the 2024 Form Six examinations, revealing an impressive rise in academic achievement with an unprecedented pass rate of 99.1%. This year’s outcomes represent a notable advancement compared to previous years, underscoring
July 13, 2024

World Bank Approves Strategy to Elevate Tanzania

The World Bank Group has approved a comprehensive Country Partnership Framework (CPF) aimed at consolidating Tanzania’s status as a lower-middle-income economy. Nathan Belete, the World Bank’s Country Director for Tanzania and neighboring countries, announced the approval of the CPF, covering the period
July 13, 2024

Zanzibar Enacts Law Protecting Whistleblowers

Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has announced the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Act. Speaking at an event commemorating African Anti-corruption Day at Nyamanzi Unguja, President Mwinyi emphasized that this new legislation aims to enhance trust, personal security, and accountability
July 13, 2024

Government Acts Against TRA Corruption Scandal

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Finance Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba (MP) has issued a resolute directive to TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda. The directive mandates the immediate dismissal of any TRA employees found soliciting or accepting bribes. Dr. Nchemba delivered this directive
July 13, 2024

Katavi Embraces National Grid Electricity Transition

President Samia Suluhu addressed residents of Inyonga in Katavi, announcing a significant shift in the region’s power supply strategy. Katavi, previously reliant on expensive generators costing up to 2 billion Tanzanian shillings monthly, is poised to integrate into the national electricity grid
July 13, 2024
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