PBPA Staff Trained On Public Service Ethics
Employees of Tanzania’s Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) have received training on the rights and responsibilities of public servants, in an initiative aimed at
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Tanzania to Equip Dodoma Prison Hospital for Public Use
Tanzania’s Ministry of Health has pledged to equip the Central Zone Prison Headquarters Hospital in Veyula, Dodoma, to enable it to begin providing healthcare
TAWA Explores Golf Tourism At Zanzibar Wildlife Park
The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) is exploring the possibility of introducing international-standard golf tourism at the proposed Zanzibar Wildlife Park in Jambiani Muyuni
HESLB Earns International ISO Quality Certification
The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) of Tanzania has received the ISO 9001:2015 international quality management certification, a milestone expected to strengthen service
Tanzania Orders Pande Reserve Projects Completed By December
Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ashatu Kijaji, has directed that tourism development projects being implemented at Pande Nature Reserve in Dar es
Pwani To Launch Second Phase Of Universal Health Insurance
Coast Region authorities in Tanzania are set to launch the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance Scheme on October 22, 2026, as part
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President Samia Inaugurates Girls’ Secondary School in Ruvuma
President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan Girls’ Secondary School in Namtumbo District, Ruvuma Region. The launch of this institution is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance educational infrastructure and provide greater opportunities for girls to access
Museveni Rejects Ugandan Farmers’ Call to Ban Tanzanian Rice
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has stated unequivocally that he will not impose a ban on the importation of Tanzanian rice into Uganda, despite demands from local farmers. He argued that such a move would not be fair and would damage trade
Putin Announces Nuclear Strategy Updates Amid Rising Threats
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a series of updates to the national strategy for using nuclear weapons, intended to address the changing military and political situation and emergence of new threats. The matter was brought up at the session of the
Aliko Dangote Regrets Not Buying Arsenal Football Club
Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, recently disclosed his decision to forgo the chance to acquire Arsenal Football Club, one of the prestigious teams in the English Premier League. Instead, the billionaire entrepreneur chose to prioritize investments in his expansive petrol refinery project.
Naomi Campbell Banned from Charity Role Amid Mismanagement
Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a trustee for Fashion for Relief following an investigation by the Charity Commission. The inquiry revealed alarming mismanagement of funds, indicating that the charity diverted considerable amounts from its intended humanitarian purposes toward extravagant
Boniface Jacob Denied Bail, Case Adjourned to October
Former Ubungo Mayor, Boniface Jacob, has been denied bail as of September 26, 2024, following a new application submitted by the Government’s legal team at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court. The decision came after a scheduled ruling on an earlier government application
Tanzania Faces $500 Million Investment Dispute from Aqua Power
The Tanzanian government is grappling with the looming threat of a significant investment dispute, as Aqua Power Tanzania Limited, a Mauritius-registered company, has initiated legal proceedings seeking over $500 million (approximately Sh1.3 trillion) in compensation. Aqua Power, which is headquartered in Ebene,
Eswatini Opposition Leader’s Health Improving After Poisoning
The health of the Eswatini main opposition leader, Mlungisi Makhanya, is reportedly improving after he was poisoned while in exile in South Africa, in what is being described as an assassination attempt. The People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) announced that the attempt
Bank of Tanzania Tightens Oversight on Digital Microfinance Loans
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has moved to regulate loans provided by digital microfinance service providers that do not accept deposits. This decision follows almost two years of rising concerns over the lack of regulation in online lending, which has been plagued