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Arusha Residents Embrace Fitness Ahead of Women’s Day

As the countdown to International Women’s Day continues, the people of Arusha have kicked off the celebrations in a unique way by prioritizing their health. In anticipation of the national event set to take place in the region on March 8, 2025,

March 6, 2025

Opportunities·Tanzania

Parents Encouraged to Support Youth in National Service

Parents and guardians, especially mothers, have been urged to support and encourage their children to join the National Service (JKT) instead of discouraging them. The call was made by Lieutenant Colonel Cleofar Nazar, the Acting Director of Social Welfare at JKT, who

March 6, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Health Minister Orders Strict Supervision of Private Hospitals

The Minister of Health, Jenista Mhagama, has directed the newly inaugurated Advisory Board for Private Hospitals to ensure all registered health facilities meet required quality standards. Speaking on March 5, 2025, at the launch of the board, Mhagama emphasized the need for

March 6, 2025

Politics·World

Germany Suspends New Aid to Rwanda Over M23

The German government has announced it will suspend new financial aid to Rwanda, following concerns about the country’s involvement with the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision highlights rising international pressure on Rwanda regarding the ongoing

March 5, 2025

Politics·World

Zelensky Regrets White House Dispute, Calls for Unity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed regret over the tensions during his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The two leaders had an exchange that did not go as planned, and President Zelensky, in a candid statement,

March 5, 2025

Politics·World

China Vows to Fight U.S. Tariffs ‘Till End’

China has made it clear that it is ready to defend its economic interests at all costs after the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods. In a bold statement, Chinese officials declared, “If war is what the U.S. wants—whether it’s a

March 5, 2025

Business·Tanzania

Fuel Prices Rise, Drivers and Consumers Struggle

Fuel prices, particularly for petrol, diesel, and kerosene, have continued to rise, leaving millions of Tanzanians grappling with the economic impact. This ongoing increase is placing an additional financial burden on consumers, especially those relying on fuel for transportation, with rising import

March 5, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Faces Rising Food Security Concerns

Tanzania is currently enduring a prolonged dry spell that is sparking growing concerns over food security across the country. The lack of rainfall has been particularly hard on agriculture, which is the backbone of Tanzania’s economy, leading to a significant decrease in

March 5, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Faces $500 Million Arbitration Case in 2025

A legal dispute involving a $500 million (about Sh1.3 trillion) compensation claim against the Tanzanian government is set to be heard on March 6, 2025, at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, D.C. The case, filed by

March 5, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Mohammed Iqbal Dar, Who Named Tanzania, Dies at 80

The man credited with coining the name ‘Tanzania’, Mohammed Iqbal Dar, has passed away at the age of 80 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He had been battling a long illness that left him unable to walk for nearly a decade. Born on

March 5, 2025

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