Tanzania Launches Frameworks to Drive Vision 2050 Agenda
The Tanzanian government has taken a major step toward implementing its long-term development strategy by preparing to table three key planning instruments in Parliament,
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Government Pushes Unified Approach to Water Resources
Tanzania’s Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, has called on water basin boards across the country to strengthen cooperation and improve performance in order to
Tanzania Unity Efforts Falter Amid Justice Concerns
Veteran Tanzanian politician and respected economist Professor Anna Tibaijuka has warned that the country’s current political environment is not conducive to genuine national unity,
Tanzania Strengthens Domestic Funding for NTD Programs
Tanzania has ramped up domestic financing and strengthened district-led delivery for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) following the sudden withdrawal of international donor support in
Police Intensify Enforcement Against Illegal Use of BRT Lanes
Police in Tanzania have announced a robust enforcement operation targeting motorists who continue to use Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes illegally, saying the practice
Government Expands Support for People With Albinism Nationwide
The government has renewed its directive to all local authorities to prioritise funding for special skin-protection oil for people living with albinism, reinforcing its
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Fast and Furious Star Vin Diesel Accused of Sexual Assault
“Fast and Furious” star Vin Diesel has been accused by his former assistant of sexual battery while working for him in 2010. Astra Jonasson filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Thursday alleging that Diesel forced himself onto her in a hotel
2023 Leaves Mark in Tanzania Democracy as Samia Attends Opposition Party meeting
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan engraved her name in the history books this year by becoming the first leader to attend an opposition party’s event since the introduction of the multiparty system. Thus, Samia becomes the first ever sitting President to grace the
Taraji P. Henson Hints on Quitting Acting- Hollywood pays less she bemoans
Taraji P. Henson is an Oscar-nominated actress, Golden Globe winner and multi-NAACP Image Award winner, but the harsh reality of Hollywood’s significant pay inequality has her ready to leave it all behind. In a conversation with Gayle King for SiriusXM radio, promoting her upcoming film, The Color Purple, with
Ghana scores big diplomatic for Africa with UN Security Council funding support
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday, December 21, adopted a Ghana-led African resolution that recognizes the need to support and fund Africa Peace Support Operations. This would address all threats to international peace and security in Africa, beyond the traditional peacekeeping
Raw Salt Shortage hits Tanzania-Neelkanath Salt Limited calls for Help
An unexpected shortage of raw salt in factories at the Pwani region of Mkuranga, Tanzania,has triggered significant production disruptions. This prompted the Ministry of Minerals through its Permanent Secretary Kheri Mahimbali to as a matter of urgency appeal to raw salt
Hope as local horticulture farmers secure global certification
A new chapter has unfolded in northern Tanzania as thousands of local farmers proudly hold aloft their hard-earned international standards certifications, marking a momentous shift towards safer, sustainable, and rewarding farming. To be precise, four groups of horticultural farmers with nearly 1,000
DR Congo Elections: Votes counting begin despite hiccups
The polling stations have closed in the DRC, and the process of counting votes has begun in Lubumbashi, a town in the southern region of this vast central African nation. The election, which unfolded against a backdrop of economic challenges and
Dead man wins district level election at Tebrebe electoral area
At the Tebrebe Electoral Area in the Western Region, a deceased candidate, Manasseh Sackey, popularly known as Obour has won the district-level elections. Obuor was a head teacher of Aboponiso MA School and the incumbent assembly member seeking re-election. Unfortunately, he drowned
Congo vote marred by protest and delays, opposition alleges fraud
Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec 20 (Reuters) – The Democratic Republic of Congo was holding presidential and legislative elections on Wednesday after a chaotic campaign marred by opposition allegations of fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks that could prevent many from voting.