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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Trump Shows Misleading Image in Ramaphosa Meeting
During a high-stakes Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump presented an image claiming to show the murder of white farmers in South Africa — but the image was actually from the Democratic Republic
Ramaphosa Endures Trump Clash, Faces Rising Home Pressure
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa returned from Washington this week bruised but not broken, after a tense and widely publicised encounter with former US President Donald Trump. What was meant to be a diplomatic reset and push for trade cooperation turned into
Tanzania Foils Diamond Smuggling Attempt At Mwanza Airport
In a significant breakthrough in Tanzania’s anti-smuggling campaign, government authorities have thwarted an attempt to illegally transport diamonds worth more than TSh1.7 billion out of the country via Mwanza Airport. The country’s Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, made the announcement on the
Kabila Denounces Treason Charges as Political Witch Hunt
Former President Joseph Kabila has fiercely condemned what he called a deliberate move to destroy political opposition in the country, following a Senate vote that lifted his legal immunity — a privilege typically granted to former heads of state in the Democratic
Digital Governance Talks to Open in Tanzania
The 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will officially commence in Dar es Salaam on May 29, 2025, with Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, expected to inaugurate the high-level continental meeting. The three-day event, which runs
President Samia Condemns Civil Servants Leaking Information
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s head of state, has issued a stern warning to public officials who leak confidential government information on social media platforms. Speaking at the State House in Dar es Salaam during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed leaders,
Judge Blocks Ban on Harvard’s Foreign Students
A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, blocking its controversial attempt to revoke the ability of Harvard University to enroll international students. The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs in
Tanzania And Burkina Faso Sign Cardiac Health Pact
The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Tanzania has entered into a formal partnership with the government of Burkina Faso. The agreement, signed in Dar es Salaam, aims to strengthen capacity in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Speaking after the
Tanzania’s Tax Incentives Spark Worry Over Revenue Losses
Despite having nearly five million registered taxpayers, Tanzania continues to suffer major losses in potential public revenue, largely due to expansive incentives offered to both domestic and foreign investors. These incentives—ranging from tax holidays to exemptions on customs duties—are intended to attract