Dr. Graham Urges HPV Education Amid Rising Cervical Cancer Rates
As cervical cancer continues to rise across Africa, a Woman’s health medical doctor is calling for enhanced public education on HPV vaccination and expanded
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Tanzania Accelerates Rollout of National ICT Ranking
Tanzania is entering a defining phase of its digital transformation as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen the nation’s information and communication systems ahead
Women’s Forum Maps Path to National Unity
The 2025 Women’s Forum has outlined five major resolutions aimed at strengthening peace, unity and social cohesion across the country. The commitments were announced
MP Shingo Pledges Cooperation With City Leaders
Member of Parliament for Ukonga, Bakari Shingo, has pledged to work closely with the City Council and the newly elected Mayor of Dar es
TMA Updates 24-Hour Forecast, Showers Expected Elsewhere
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released its weather forecast for the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 p.m. on December 4, 2025, warning
Couple Arrested Over Dangerous Drug Seizure Tanzania
Tanzanian authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of possessing a highly dangerous batch of narcotics, marking the country’s first recorded seizure of these substances.
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer,postpones all public-facing events
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but the palace said the
Senegal cuts internet as debate on Prez.tenure intensifies
Senegal’s government on Monday restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the election. Federal lawmakers were set to debate a bill that recommends an election delay of up to
Untold story over CCM-CHADEMA reconciliation talks
The Vice-Chairman (Mainland) for ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Abdulrahman Kinana revealed on Sunday what transpired during reconciliation meetings with the main opposition party, CHADEMA. The top leaders of the two political leaders engaged in reconciliation marathon meetings from April 2022 until
Fresh gas leak reported at site of deadly Kenyan blast
Authorities in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have evacuated residents from the area where a gas blast killed six people and injured nearly 300 last week, after a suspected fresh gas leak was reported. Schools in the neighbourhood of Embakasi have also asked parents
Man sentenced to death over murder
The High Court Kigoma registry has on Thursday sentenced Kigoma Ujiji municipal resident Peter Mwandelema to be hanged to death after being found guilty of intentionally killing seven people of the same family in 2022. The 34-year-old man from Mlole village was
Ghana cancels 15% vat on electricity following widespread agitation
It remains to be seen what options are available to the government after the reported withdrawal of the nuisance tax. The current position is that the 15% VAT on electricity is off, and it is likely it could either be completely removed
Tanzania to boost production from Mnazi Bay natural gas field
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. has doubled its stake in the Mnazi Bay natural gas field operated by Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA as part of plans by the East African nation to increase government participation in strategic projects. TPDC signed an
Rising Sugar Prices Spark Confusion Among Citizens
Tanzanian sugar regulators are embroiled in a feud with producers as they seek to enforce price caps on the commodity, amid a nationwide shortage. Retail sugar prices have gone up twofold from an average of Tsh2,300 ($0.91) in November to between Tsh4,000
Floods derail AU mission exit plan in Somalia
Rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more than four weeks ago after El Niño-induced rains submerged roads,