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Arusha Builds New Secondary School at Sh584 Million

The government has begun implementing a new ward secondary school project in Kimnyaki, Arumeru District, Arusha Region, at a cost of TZS 584.2 million, aimed at expanding access to secondary education and reducing overcrowding in neighbouring schools. The project, funded through the
November 3, 2026

Minister Urges Local Investment in DART Expansion

The Minister of State in the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), Mohamed Mchengerwa, has directed the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART) to prioritize local investors in the procurement of new buses. This directive comes with a firm deadline
September 3, 2024

Government to Settle Sh. 1.52 Billion Debt

The Tanzanian government has acknowledged a substantial debt totaling TZS 1.52 billion, arising from unpaid benefits for former employees and outstanding payments to suppliers of the Kiwira Coal Mine before its privatization. This announcement was made by Dr. Steven Kiruswa, Deputy Minister
September 2, 2024

Government Praised for Maize Quality Training

Farmers from Iringa and Njombe regions have expressed their gratitude to the government for providing training on quality maize production. This initiative has enabled them to sell their maize to the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) without any issues. The improved quality
September 2, 2024

Health Sector Job Interviews Commence Today

Today marks the start of interviews for over 37,534 individuals applying for health sector positions within local government authorities. This follows the government’s announcement on July 7, 2024, which revealed 9,483 available jobs in the health sector. Previously, candidates for these roles,
September 2, 2024

Madagascar Approves Controversial Child Rape Law

Madagascar’s government has enacted a new and contentious law mandating surgical castration for individuals convicted of raping children. This legislative decision, finalized in February by the Senate and recently approved by President Andry Rajoelina, has generated significant debate and controversy within the
September 2, 2024

Severe Weather Warning for Maritime Activities

The Tanzania Shipping Agents Corporation (Tasac) has issued an urgent advisory for all maritime stakeholders and those involved in economic activities on both sea and lakes. This comes as a response to a severe weather alert issued by the Tanzania Meteorological Agency
September 2, 2024

Minister Condemns Bribery in Health Sector

The Minister for Regional Administration and Local Government, Mr. Mohamed Mchengerwa, has strongly condemned the malpractice of bribery among Regional and District Medical Officers. The Minister’s remarks came in response to growing concerns about the impact of corruption on healthcare services, particularly
September 2, 2024

Government Enhances Precautions Against Mpox Outbreak

The Tanzanian government has significantly stepped up its preventive measures to guard against the Mpox virus (formerly known as Monkeypox), as confirmed cases escalate in several neighboring countries. This follows the global alert triggered by over 102,997 cases of the virus reported
September 2, 2024

Transforming Traditional Medicine with Science

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, has called for a scientific transformation of traditional medicine at the Third Scientific Conference on Traditional Medicine, held in Mwanza today. Dr. Mollel emphasized the need to integrate traditional practices with modern scientific research to
August 31, 2024
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