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Ruaha Marathon Spotlights PM Majaliwa’s Commitment

July 6, 2024
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa participated in the Great Ruaha Marathon 2024 held at Ruaha National Park in Iringa region. The marathon, aimed at boosting tourism in Southern Tanzania, saw Majaliwa alongside thousands of participants running through the scenic landscapes surrounding the Great

Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic

July 6, 2024
In a tragic incident highlighting the perilous journey of migrants seeking refuge in Europe, Mauritanian coastguards have recovered the bodies of 89 individuals from a capsized boat in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel, originally carrying 170 people, mostly migrants from West Africa,

President Urges Trade Minister to Revamp Kariakoo Market

July 6, 2024
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed Dr. Selemani Jafo, the newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister, to prioritize the revitalization of the Kariakoo Market. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of new officials at the Tunguu State House, the President emphasized the importance

Sugar Board Works to Regulate Prices

July 6, 2024
The Sugar Board has been actively working to regulate sugar prices and address the recurring shortages that have plagued Tanzania. The Board’s recent focus has been on determining the real production costs of sugar to ensure fair pricing for consumers. This effort

Gombe Chimpanzee Colony Faces Existential Threat

July 6, 2024
The renowned chimpanzee colony in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, is under serious threat due to habitat loss and disease. Once home to around 150 chimpanzees in the 1960s, the population has dwindled to approximately 90 today. This alarming decline is primarily attributed

Gold Mine Shutdown Sparks Heated Conflict

July 6, 2024
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

July 6, 2024
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
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