Tanzania Launches Frameworks to Drive Vision 2050 Agenda
The Tanzanian government has taken a major step toward implementing its long-term development strategy by preparing to table three key planning instruments in Parliament,
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Government Pushes Unified Approach to Water Resources
Tanzania’s Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, has called on water basin boards across the country to strengthen cooperation and improve performance in order to
Tanzania Unity Efforts Falter Amid Justice Concerns
Veteran Tanzanian politician and respected economist Professor Anna Tibaijuka has warned that the country’s current political environment is not conducive to genuine national unity,
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
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
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President Samia Inaugurates Misufini Secondary School
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has recommended that a secondary school in Bumbwini Misufini, Unguja, be named after the late Vice President of Zanzibar, Ambassador Seif Ali Iddi, in recognition of his immense contributions to the country. This suggestion was made by President
Joseph Tuju’s Tragic Death Raises Community Alarm
Residents of Azimio Street in Lubaga Ward, Shinyanga Municipality, are in shock after a 73-year-old man, Joseph Tuju, was found dead in his home. Tuju, a longtime resident of the area, reportedly took his own life by hanging himself with a mosquito
Man Sentenced to Six Months for Wearing Military Uniform
A 22-year-old man from Sengerema, Mwanza, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being found guilty of wearing a Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) uniform without authorization. The ruling, delivered by Senior Resident Magistrate Evodius Kisoka, came after Rajabu Reli
South Korea Faces Political Crisis Over Yoon’s Arrest
South Korea is facing heightened political turmoil as authorities renew their efforts to arrest former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended from office amid serious allegations. The head of the country’s top investigative team has promised to break through security barriers
CAF Team to Inspect Tanzania’s Readiness for CHAN 2025
Tanzania is set to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, and all eyes are now on the final inspection of venues by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) technical team. The visit, scheduled for Friday, will confirm if the country is
Nigerian Atheist Mubarak Bala Released After Four-Year Ordeal
Mubarak Bala, a well-known atheist and former president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, has been freed after spending more than four years in prison over charges related to blasphemy. His arrest in 2020 followed a Facebook post that authorities in northern
Doctors Remove 5.5kg Tumor in Successful Surgery
A 52-year-old woman from Bagamoyo, Coastal Region, has finally found relief after a successful surgery at Mwananyamala Regional Referral Hospital. The medical team removed a 5.5-kilogram tumor from her left ovary, bringing an end to months of pain and discomfort. The surgery
Tz Prioritizes Youth Employment Through Fish Farming Initiative
The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, has reaffirmed President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s commitment to driving economic growth by focusing on production initiatives that create employment opportunities for young people. Speaking during her five-day working tour in Lushoto District, Tanga
Tanzania Struggles With Noise Pollution as Health Concerns Grow
Despite having regulations in place to address noise pollution, Tanzania continues to face challenges enforcing these rules, particularly in its bustling urban centers. With the steady expansion of cities and the ever-growing hustle and bustle of daily life, residents and experts alike