Adesina: Tanzania Turns Goals Into Action
Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has praised Tanzania for translating ambitious development goals into tangible results, describing the country as
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Ndejembi: JNHPP Positions Tanzania as Regional Energy Hub
Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi says the completion and official commissioning of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has significantly expanded Tanzania’s electricity generation capacity
Samia Orders Leaders to Prepare for El Niño
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed Regional Commissioners, District Commissioners and heads of government institutions to take early precautionary measures to prepare for heavy
Samia Officially Launches 2,115MW JNHPP
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has officially launched the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), a major power generation
Shemdoe Urges Local Government Leaders to Avoid Conflicts
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, has urged leaders in regional
TAWA Captures Lion Linked to Livestock Attacks in Lindi
The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has successfully captured a male lion linked to a series of livestock attacks that caused fear and anxiety
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Kagame Plans Church Tax to Curb Exploitation
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced a proposal to introduce a tax on church collections, responding to growing concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable populations by some religious leaders. Kagame highlighted the rapid increase in churches across Rwanda, many of which have
Samia Orders Restoration of Social Services in Ngorongoro
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a directive for the immediate restoration of crucial social services, including education and healthcare, in Ngorongoro, where these services had previously been halted. This announcement was made on Friday, August 23, 2024, by the Minister of
Six Key Factors Impacting Male Fertility Quality
Health experts have identified six critical factors that men must consider to ensure the quality of their sperm remains high. This comes amidst rising global concerns over declining sperm counts and quality, with research indicating a 50% drop in recent years. To
Kenya Confirms Second Mpox Case, Border Alert
Kenya has confirmed its second case of Mpox, identified at the Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County. The patient, a middle-aged truck driver, exhibited symptoms after entering Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an area currently grappling with
Globally Await Justice in Assault Case
The legal proceedings involving Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fatma Kigondo, who is accused of orchestrating and coordinating a heinous crime involving the rape and sodomy of a young girl from Yombo, Dar es Salaam, have taken a significant turn. The accused,
President Samia Honors 60 Years of TPDF
A grand celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF), President and Commander-in-Chief Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan took part in a memorable event at Pongwe Msungura, Msata in Pwani Region. The event, which highlighted the TPDF’s six decades
Kizimkazi Conference Promotes Clean Cooking Solutions
The Clean Cooking Energy Conference, held at the Kwanza Hotel in Kizimkazi-Zanzibar, highlighted the pivotal role of clean cooking technologies in improving health and advancing community development. The event, which featured Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Dr. Doto Biteko, was
Crackdown on Uninspected Vehicles Starts September
Starting September 1, 2024, Tanzanian authorities will implement a strict crackdown on vehicles that have not undergone mandatory inspections. The announcement was made by Traffic Police Commander Ramadhan Ng’azi during a briefing for the upcoming Road Safety Week, scheduled from August 26
Kenyan Traders Oppose New Import Levies
Kenyan traders are protesting the government’s decision to impose new levies on cereals, legumes, herbs, and tubers, arguing that these measures violate regional trade agreements. According to the new policy enacted by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), a 2% levy will