Tanzania Spends Billions Rebuilding Flood Damage
Tanzania is facing one of its most costly infrastructure recovery efforts in recent years after extreme weather events tore through roads, bridges, and drainage
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Chinese Factory Owner Found Dead in Dar es Salaam Plant
A Chinese factory owner has been found dead inside the premises of his industrial facility in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, in
Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans
Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were
Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders
Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that
Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack
The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through
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Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty in Landmark Move
Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, bringing a significant change to the country’s legal system. The move, which is expected to spare around 60 people currently on death row, has been hailed as a major step forward for human rights. Earlier
Dar es Salaam Police Suspend 30 Drivers for Drunk Driving
The police in Dar es Salaam have taken swift action to combat drunk driving during the festive season by suspending the licenses of 30 drivers. These drivers were caught behind the wheel with blood alcohol levels above the legal limit of 80
Tanzania Unveils Major Reforms to Improve Education Standards
Tanzania is taking bold steps to address long-standing issues in its education system with a series of reforms aimed at enhancing the country’s quality assurance processes. These changes are designed to close the gaps that have been hindering progress in the sector
Mozambique Faces Turmoil Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Mozambique is gearing up for the inauguration of its next president, Daniel Chapo, on January 15, but the lead-up to the event has been marred by controversy and unrest. Chapo, the candidate for the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo)
New Orleans Tragedy: 15 Killed in New Year’s Attack
A joyous New Year’s celebration turned tragic in New Orleans when a truck barreled into a crowd of revelers, killing 15 people and injuring more than 30. The attack occurred in the heart of the city’s French Quarter, shattering the festive atmosphere
South Korean Military Blocks Arrest of Impeached President
South Korea’s Presidential Security Service, backed by the military, prevented an attempted arrest of recently impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his official residence in Seoul. The standoff involved approximately 3,000 police officers and anti-corruption investigators armed with an arrest warrant, sparking
Tz Deploys 500 Extension Officers to Boost Cashew Production
Tanzania is taking significant steps to strengthen its cashew industry by deploying 500 extension officers to key regions where cashews are grown. The goal is to increase production from 305,000 tonnes to 700,000 tonnes by the 2025/26 season, supporting the nation’s broader
Switzerland Bans Face Coverings in Public Spaces
Starting January 1, 2025, Switzerland has officially banned wearing face coverings, such as burqas and niqabs, in public places. The new law, passed after a referendum in 2021, reflects the country’s push to strengthen public safety and uphold its values of transparency
Putin Orders Immigrants: Legalize or Leave by April 30
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree requiring undocumented migrants in Russia to either legalize their status or leave the country by April 30, 2025. The move is part of the government’s broader strategy to address growing nationalist concerns and