“Our Nation Is One, Serve Without Division,” Nchimbi Says
Tanzania’s Vice President, Emmanuel Nchimbi addressed hundreds of monks and faithful inside the Catholic Church of the Pilgrimage of the Virgin Mary in Pugu,
Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam Says Goodbye to Commuter Buses
Dar es Salaam is preparing for a major shift in urban transport as the city’s authorities move to phase out conventional commuter buses along
SADC Praises Tanzania Clean Cooking Energy Strategy
The Southern African regional bloc has commended Tanzania’s approach to expanding access to clean cooking energy, describing it as a practical and results-driven model
Committee Inspects Progress at Julius Nyerere Dam
A government oversight committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress and performance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project following an official inspection visit conducted
Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Latest
Gold Mine Shutdown Sparks Heated Conflict
The Tanzanian government has suspended operations at a gold mining site in Handali ward, Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, following a violent clash between local small-scale miners and a Chinese miner. The dispute erupted when a Chinese miner introduced a new extraction plant
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage Nationwide
Sierra Leone has officially outlawed child marriage, a practice that has long been a severe issue in the country. The new legislation, signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio, prohibits marriage for anyone under the age of 18, imposing stringent penalties
Census Chief Urges Citizens to Utilize Accurate Statistics for Development
Commissioner of Census and Former Speaker of the Parliament of Hon. Anne Semamba Makinda, has urged citizens from grassroots levels to utilize accurate statistics derived from the conducted Census in various development activities. Hon. Makinda made this call while visiting the Ministry
CAF Fines Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto’o $200,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, $200,000 for ethical breaches but found insufficient evidence to pursue match-fixing allegations. CAF launched an investigation into Eto’o’s conduct last August after receiving “written
Momba District Begins Mining Sodalite 50 tons have been mined
The Ministry of Minerals has continued its Mining Clinic in the Songwe Region at the district, ward, and village levels to address the issues and challenges faced by small-scale miners. On July 4, 2024, Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, met
Putin and Orban Hold Talks on Ukraine Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the Kremlin for high-level discussions. Orban arrived in Russia on a working visit, and as the current President of the Council of the European Union, he is seeking to exchange views
Deputy Minister Calls for Land Budget Evaluation
The Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development, Hon. Geophrey Pinda, has called on regional Assistant Land Commissioners to meet, evaluate, and establish an action plan for implementing the Ministry of Lands’ budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025. Hon. Pinda
Muhimbili Hospital Launches Water Birth Service For Pregnant Women
The Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has begun offering water birth services, allowing mothers to give birth in a special birthing jacuzzi. This method helps reduce pain for the mother before and during delivery and lowers the risk of vaginal tearing. This announcement
Activists Crowdsource $2,500 to Free Boy Jailed for Burning President’s Photo
Activist Godlisten Malisa announced on his Instagram page that they have successfully raised 5.6 million Tanzanian shillings to secure the release of a young man sentenced to two years in prison for burning a picture of the President of Tanzania. “DONE! We