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Lake Victoria Windy Conditions Spike Fish Prices

Strong winds and large waves on Lake Victoria are causing significant disruptions to fishing activities, driving up the retail prices of fish in surrounding areas. This adverse weather has led to a notable reduction in fish catches, creating challenges for fishermen and
July 5, 2024

Motorcycle Accidents Surge, MOI Responds

The Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) has reported an alarming increase in motorcycle-related accidents, with an average of 700 accident victims treated monthly, 60% of whom are involved in motorcycle incidents. This was highlighted by Dr. Lemeri Mchome, MOI’s Acting Executive Director, during
July 4, 2024

JKCI To Perform Advanced Heart Surgery

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Dar Es Salaam is set to revolutionize cardiac care by conducting advanced coronary artery surgeries using the Cathlab machine, which allows procedures without traditional open-heart surgery. This initiative will benefit around 15 patients during a
July 4, 2024

BoT Restricts Dollar Use to Strengthen Shilling

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has implemented new measures to restrict the use of US dollars within the country, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the value of the Tanzanian shilling amidst a regional scarcity of the dollar. Marwa Patrick, an economist
July 3, 2024

Mashambulizi Dhidi ya Watoto: UN Yatoa Onyo

Umoja wa Mataifa umetoa tathmini ya kuhuzunisha ya mwaka 2023, ukiweka wazi kwamba mwaka huo ulikuwa na idadi kubwa zaidi ya ukiukwaji dhidi ya watoto katika kipindi cha miongo kadhaa. Virginia Gamba, mwakilishi maalum wa Umoja wa Mataifa kwa ajili ya watoto,
July 2, 2024

Tanzania Leads Carbon Trading for Sustainability

Tanzania has heralded the registration of 9,061 groundbreaking environmental projects, valued at a staggering 37.55 trillion Tanzanian Shillings. This ambitious initiative, unveiled by Dr. Selemani Jafo, the Union and Environment state minister, underscores Tanzania’s commitment to combatting climate change through innovative carbon
June 27, 2024

Tanzania Yaomboleza Kifo cha Tixon Nzunda

Makamu wa Rais wa Tanzania, Dkt. Philip Mpango, ameongoza taifa katika kuomboleza kifo cha aliyekuwa Katibu Tawala wa Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro, Tixon Nzunda. Katika hafla iliyogusa nyoyo, Dkt. Mpango alimtaja marehemu Nzunda kama kiongozi mwadilifu na mtumishi wa umma aliyejitolea kwa dhati
June 19, 2024

Tanzania Plans Sh10 Trillion Budget Loan

The Tanzanian government has announced plans to secure approximately Sh10 trillion in commercial loans to finance its national budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025. This move comes as part of efforts to meet budgetary requirements amid growing economic demands. The proposed Sh9.6
June 15, 2024

Mchango Madaktari Bingwa Katika Kutoa Matibabu Bora

Madaktari bingwa wamekuwa mstari wa mbele katika kuleta mabadiliko chanya katika sekta ya afya ulimwenguni kote. Kupitia jitihada zao za kujitolea na ujuzi wao, madaktari hawa wameleta nuru katika maisha ya mamilioni ya watu kwa kutoa matibabu bora na kusaidia kupunguza mateso
June 13, 2024

Gov’t Aims For Middle-Income Status By 2050

In a recent intervie televised on the state-own media, the Minister of Planning and Investment, Professor Kitila Mkumbo, shared remarkable progress in Tanzania’s fight against poverty. With 25 years of the National Development Vision (2000-2025), the country has successfully reduced its poverty
June 10, 2024