Tanzania Strengthens Domestic Funding for NTD Programs
Tanzania has ramped up domestic financing and strengthened district-led delivery for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) following the sudden withdrawal of international donor support in
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Police Intensify Enforcement Against Illegal Use of BRT Lanes
Police in Tanzania have announced a robust enforcement operation targeting motorists who continue to use Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes illegally, saying the practice
Government Expands Support for People With Albinism Nationwide
The government has renewed its directive to all local authorities to prioritise funding for special skin-protection oil for people living with albinism, reinforcing its
Kinyerezi Mpya Secondary School Unveils Bold Education Reforms
In a bid to improve academic performance and strengthen collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, stakeholders at Kinyerezi Mpya Secondary School held their first
Tanzania Advances Universal Health Insurance to Protect Poor
Tanzania’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding healthcare access for all citizens, describing the Universal Health Insurance scheme as a major social protection
John Mrema Leads Kinyerezi’s New CCM Office Project
In a move aimed at strengthening grassroots leadership infrastructure and improving public service delivery, the Deputy Mayor of Dar es Salaam, who also serves
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Tanzania’s Sports Achievements Highlighted by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa recently took a moment to celebrate the impressive progress Tanzania has made in sports over the past four years. Reflecting on the achievements of the national teams, from youth to women’s and men’s squads, Majaliwa highlighted how these
EAC Seeks IMF Expertise for Currency Plan
The East African Community (EAC) is collaborating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and researchers from the London-based International Growth Centre to reexamine its macroeconomic targets for establishing a common currency. This move comes as member states grapple with increasing public debt
EAC Rejects South Africa’s Duty-Free Proposal
The East African Community (EAC) has declined a proposal from South Africa seeking to sell its motor vehicles within the region duty-free. The EAC maintains that such products, along with textiles and apparel, must remain subject to the 35 percent tariff imposed
Vice President Mpango Announces Decision to Step Down
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Philip Mpango, has announced his intention to step down from his position, a decision that President Samia Suluhu Hassan shared with the nation during a special general meeting in Dodoma on January 19, 2025. In her address, President
Two Years of Transformation Under President Ibrahim Traoré
In just two years as Burkina Faso’s leader, President Ibrahim Traoré has spearheaded bold reforms, driving economic growth and championing national sovereignty. His administration has prioritized economic self-reliance, infrastructure development, and agricultural productivity while rejecting foreign dependency. Economic Growth and Reforms Burkina
Samia names Dr Nchimbi as running mate for 2025 elections
Chairperson of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and Presidential Candidate, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has appointed the Party’s Secretary General, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, as his running mate in the upcoming elections expected to be held in October 2025. President Samia announced the appointment
CCM Acquires New Vehicles to Boost Operations
President Samia Suluhu Hassan revealed that the party has procured new vehicles to support its activities at all levels. Speaking at the ongoing special meeting of the Central Committee and National Executive Council (NEC) on January 18, 2025, at the Jakaya Kikwete
Sharifa Suleiman Wins Bawacha Chairperson Election
Sharifa Suleiman has emerged victorious in the race for Bawacha Chairperson, securing the position for the next five years after a tightly contested election held earlier this week. The results were announced in the early hours of Saturday, January 18, 2025, at
Stephen Wasira Nominated for CCM Deputy Chair
Veteran politician Stephen Wasira, known for his longstanding service within both the government and Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has been nominated to run for the position of Deputy Chairman for the party’s Mainland region. The nomination comes as CCM holds its Extraordinary