Arusha Directs Councils To Clear Health Commodity Debts
The Arusha Regional Administrative Secretary, Dr Toba Alnason Nguvila, has directed all council directors in the region to prepare clear plans for settling debts
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REA Boosts Salt Production For Women In Singida
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) has constructed modern salt production infrastructure for women in Nsunsu Village, Iramba District, Singida Region, in a move expected
DAWASA Urges Businesses To Help Curb Water Loss
The Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) has urged businesses that depend heavily on water, including car washes, brick makers and
Tanzania Urges Farmers To Embrace Date Palm Farming
Farmers in Tanzania have been encouraged to embrace date palm cultivation as a drought-tolerant crop that can help communities adapt to the effects of
TFS Warns 328 New Employees Over Unauthorized Absence
The Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) has warned 328 newly recruited employees against leaving their assigned work stations without following official procedures, saying unauthorized
Kikwete Inspects Safer Communities Project In Tabora
Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has begun a four-day working visit to Tabora Region, inspecting the implementation of the Safer Communities Project being
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Roberto Carlos Reportedly Embraces Islam in Brazil
Former Brazil international football star Roberto Carlos, 53, has reportedly embraced Islam in Brazil, according to Turkish lawmaker Ali Şahin. Şahin said he received the information from Sheikh Jihad Hammadeh during his recent engagements with representatives of the Muslim community in Brazil.
Dar es Salaam RC gives NSSF one week to settle land dispute
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has given the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and other stakeholders one week to find a lasting solution to a long-running land dispute involving residents of Toangoma in Temeke District. Chalamila issued the directive during
STAMICO Seeks Saudi Investment in Tanzania’s Mining Sector
The State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) has held discussions with a delegation of Saudi Arabian businesspeople to explore investment opportunities across Tanzania’s mineral value chain, with the aim of promoting partnerships that will benefit Tanzanians. The discussions were held on August 18, 2026,
Africa Urged To Boost Maternal And Child Health Investment
African countries have been urged to increase reliable investment and innovation in maternal, child and primary healthcare to strengthen health security and self-reliance across the continent. Tanzania’s Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, made the call on August 18, 2026, in Dar es
Tanzania Strengthens HIV Response to Curb New Infections
The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening HIV/AIDS interventions by improving the environment for implementation and enhancing collaboration with various stakeholders in the fight against HIV. The statement was made by the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible
Tanzania, Comoros Seek Stronger Trade Ties to Boost Food Security
Tanzania and Comoros are seeking to strengthen economic cooperation by expanding trade, agriculture and livestock activities to address food supply challenges in the island nation. Tanzania’s Ambassador to Comoros, Said Yakubu, said the two countries have significant opportunities to increase trade and
DRC President Tshisekedi Arrives in Tanzania for Two-Day VVisit
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo has arrived in Tanzania for a two-day working visit from August 17 to 18, 2026, following an invitation from President Samia Suluhu Hassan. President Tshisekedi arrived in Zanzibar on August 17 through
Government Stresses PPP Partnerships to Boost Water Projects
Tanzania’s Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, has stressed the importance of strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to increase investment and accelerate the implementation of water projects across the country. Minister Aweso made the remarks while presenting a report from the Ministry of Water
Russia Bars Only Anti-War Party From September Elections
Russia’s Supreme Court has upheld a decision barring the country’s only officially registered political party that openly opposes the war in Ukraine from taking part in September’s parliamentary elections. The court on August 17 rejected an appeal by the liberal Yabloko party,