“President Samia Sends Eid Message Promoting Unity”
Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has extended warm greetings to Muslims and citizens across the country in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, calling for unity,
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Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
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Zanzibar Enacts Law Protecting Whistleblowers
Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has announced the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Act. Speaking at an event commemorating African Anti-corruption Day at Nyamanzi Unguja, President Mwinyi emphasized that this new legislation aims to enhance trust, personal security, and accountability
Kenyan MP, Farah Maalim Expelled from Hotel for Remarks on Gen-Z
Kenyan MP for Dadaab, Farah Maalim, has been expelled from the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa following his recent controversial remarks against protesting Kenyan youth. According to Kenyan media, Maalim’s remarks were made in a rapidly circulating online video that has
Government Acts Against TRA Corruption Scandal
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Finance Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba (MP) has issued a resolute directive to TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda. The directive mandates the immediate dismissal of any TRA employees found soliciting or accepting bribes. Dr. Nchemba delivered this directive
Katavi Embraces National Grid Electricity Transition
President Samia Suluhu addressed residents of Inyonga in Katavi, announcing a significant shift in the region’s power supply strategy. Katavi, previously reliant on expensive generators costing up to 2 billion Tanzanian shillings monthly, is poised to integrate into the national electricity grid
Nchemba Cracks Down On Corrupt TRA Official
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, has instructed the new Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Yusuph Juma Mwenda, to take strict legal and disciplinary actions, including termination, against some TRA employees who violate their professional ethics, such as
Tanzania, France Strengthen Ties, Celebrate Bastille
The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with France, seizing the occasion of Bastille Day to underscore the partnership, cooperation, and mutual successes envisioned for the future. Nape Nnauye, Minister for Information, Communication, and Technology, delivered this message
Burkina Faso Bans Homosexual Unions
Burkina Faso has announced a ban on homosexual acts, making it the latest African state to crack down on same-sex relations despite strong opposition from Western powers. Homosexuality was frowned upon in the socially conservative West African state, but it was never
Dr. Tulia and President Putin Discuss Ways to Enhance Global Peace
The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Dr. Tulia Ackson, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia, on July 12, 2024. During their discussions, they focused on effective ways to enhance