Tanzania Records Sharp Decline no in Sexual Violence
Tanzania has reported a significant decline in sexual violence cases nationwide, with government figures showing a drop in reported incidents across all genders over
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Child Heart Patient Returns as Future Doctor
Eighteen years after surviving one of Tanzania’s earliest pediatric heart surgeries, a young woman who once lay in a hospital bed fighting for her
Tanzania Boosts Health Workforce with Nearly 38,000 New Hires
The Tanzanian government has continued to strengthen its health sector workforce over the past five years, with a total of 37,921 health workers recruited
Lake Victoria Under Severe Ecological Strain
Lake Victoria, the economic and ecological backbone of East Africa, is facing intensifying environmental pressure as pollution, overfishing, and climate-related disruptions converge into what
Tanzania Strengthens Position as Emerging Global Graphite Powerhouse
Tanzania is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most strategic graphite producers as global demand for battery minerals continues to rise alongside the
Tanzania Strengthens Maternal Healthcare Through Major Investment in Midwifery Services
Tanzania’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Grace Magembe, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every mother and newborn receives quality, safe, and standard
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Ahmedabad Air Disaster Claims 265 Lives, Modi Mourns
In a devastating turn of events, India is reeling after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner airliner crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, killing at least 265 people—making it one of the worst aviation tragedies in the country’s recent
Tanzania to Enforce Travel Insurance for Tourists
The Government of Tanzania has announced plans to make travel insurance mandatory for all foreign nationals entering the country. The proposal, outlined on June 12, 2025, during the presentation of the 2025/26 National Budget by Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba,
Tanzania Boosts Monthly Treasury Pensions by 150 Percent
In a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing the dignity and welfare of retired public servants, the Government of Tanzania has announced a sweeping 149.8 percent increase in the minimum monthly pensions for retirees paid directly by the Treasury. This measure was
Tanzania Proposes Levies on Imported Vehicles, Heavy Machinery
Tanzania’s government has unveiled plans to introduce new levies on imported vehicles and heavy machinery as part of the 2025/2026 national budget. The initiative aims to regulate imports, promote local industry, and increase government revenue. Under the proposed scheme, vehicles with engine
Tanzania Slashes Energy Drink Taxes to Boost Industry
Tanzania’s government has made a bold move to support local businesses by slashing the excise duty on energy drinks. In a budget speech delivered in Parliament on Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, announced that the tax
Tanzania’s Public Debt More Than Doubles Since 2019
Tanzania’s total public debt has climbed to a record Sh104.9 trillion in 2025, more than doubling from Sh50.77 trillion in March 2019, as the country continues borrowing to fund large-scale development projects. Compared to Sh91.71 trillion recorded during the same period in
Deadly Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad Shakes Aviation Community
A passenger aircraft traveling from Ahmedabad in India to London Gatwick Airport suffered a catastrophic crash shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant loss of life. The plane was carrying 242 passengers and crew when it went down near a populated area just
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Visits Tanzania to Boost AfDB Partnership
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), arrived today in Tanzania for a four-day official visit. He landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, where he was welcomed by Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon.
Trump May Forgive Elon Musk After Public Dispute
President Donald Trump has indicated that he might forgive entrepreneur Elon Musk after a widely publicized dispute between the two. The tension arose when Musk openly criticized one of Trump’s signature energy and tax policies, igniting a public back-and-forth that caught significant