Wami Ruvu Basin Takes Measures Against El Niño Floods
The Wami Ruvu Basin Water Board is taking precautionary measures to minimise the potential impact of heavy El Niño rainfall, including flooding and damage
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Karagwe Water Project Set For December 2026 Completion
The contractor implementing the 28 Towns Water Supply Project in Kayanga, Karagwe District, has been directed to ensure residents begin receiving reliable water services
Ukonga Police Dispensary Opens New Maternity Ward
The Police Force has inaugurated a new maternity ward at the Field Force Unit (FFU) dispensary in Ukonga, Dar es Salaam, in a move
Kasulu Water Project Reaches 77% Completion
The government has invested approximately TZS 34.6 billion in the 28 Towns Water Supply Project in Kasulu, Kigoma Region, to improve access to clean
Tanzania Offers Subsidised Gas Kits for TZS 17,500
Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency (REA) is expanding access to clean cooking energy by offering subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, complete with gas and
Tanzania Promotes Clean Cooking in Rural Areas
Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy has intensified efforts to promote clean cooking energy, reaching women participating in the National Forum for Rural Women in Kilolo
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Neuralinks implants first brain chip in human-Elon Mask confirms
Elon Musk on Tuesday said his Neuralink startup had installed a brain implant in its first human patient with “promising” initial results. The operation took place on Sunday and the patient was recovering well. “The first human received an implant from Neuralink
Pakistan former PM jailed in state secrets case as election looms
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was accused of leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year
Tanzania to reap from 13.7tri/- from deal with Italy
Tanzania is among eight African nations that Italy will give priority, under the new strategic Mattei Plan, for which 5.5 billion euros (about 13.7tri/-) have been set up for projects’ implementations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday unveiled this massive investment
About 30 killed in Mali in weekend village attacks
About 30 people were killed in attacks on two villages in central Mali over the weekend, the rural commune’s mayor said on Monday. He did not say who was responsible. The West African country is home to militant groups linked to al
Electoral reform bills stretch Bunge session to 3 weeks
Three electoral reform bills will be top of the agenda, as the National Assembly opens a three-week marathon session in Dodoma. According to a statement released yesterday by Parliament Communication and International Relations Unit, the 14th session of the 12th sitting resumes today, and
South African journalists hold vigil for counterparts killed in Gaza
Dozens of journalists in South Africa held a vigil late on Sunday for their counterparts that have been killed in Gaza during the ongoing war with Israel. At least 83 journalists and media workers have been killed since the fighting broke out
Traders warned against illegal hikes in sugar prices
Katavi Regional Commissioner Ms Mwamvua Mrindoko has warned traders in the region against price hikes of sugar on the pretext of shortage of the commodity in the markets. The RC said she will never hesitate to take legal measures against a few
Relief as first batch of sugar consignment arrives
The first batch of sugar consignment entered into the country yesterday, to cushion the demand and lower the prices of the commodity that is hitting the ceil. The batch being offloaded at the Dar es Salaam Port on board mega JPO Aquarius
Ghana Prez. promises to make mobile money interoperability across Africa a reality
President Akufo-Addo has committed to championing the cause of interoperability across Africa, pledging to rally fellow presidents to make it readily available on the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2024 on Saturday, January 27, the President emphasised that with