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Global Celebration Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Diversity

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, nations across the globe unite to recognize the rich cultural heritage and invaluable contributions of indigenous communities. This annual observance, initiated by the United Nations in 1994, serves as a powerful reminder of
August 9, 2024

Tanzania’s Exports Surge 14.9%

A new report from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has revealed a 14.9% increase in the country’s exports of goods and services over the past year, further evidence of Tanzania’s strengthening economic performance. According to the BoT’s monthly economic assessment for July
August 9, 2024

Artist Who Burned President’s Photo Disappears Mysteriously.

A resident of Mbeya Region, Shadrack Chaula, has reportedly disappeared under mysterious circumstances, causing widespread concern. The 24-year-old artist, who gained notoriety earlier this year, was arrested and charged with burning a picture of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and spreading false information.
August 8, 2024

Health Ministry Assures Safety from Mpox

The Ministry of Health has reassured the public about the country’s safety from Mpox, also known as monkeypox, amid increasing global concern. In a comprehensive update, the Ministry has highlighted preventive measures to help keep the disease at bay. According to the
August 6, 2024

Members and 58 WTO Nations Back Okonjo-Iweala

The esteemed Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is garnering significant backing for a potential second term, with 58 out of 164 WTO member nations expressing their support. Since her historic appointment in March 2021, Okonjo-Iweala has made history
July 29, 2024

Students Urge Decoupling of Politics, Administration

At a conference held in Arusha, Deogratius Malangula, a student representative from Ilboru Secondary School, urged the government to separate politics from administration to expedite development. The conference aimed to gather opinions on the new National Development Vision for 2025/2050. Malangula expressed
July 28, 2024

Makonda Found Guilty of Power Abuse

The Human Rights and Good Governance Commission (THBUB) has found Arusha Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda guilty of abusing his power. This verdict comes after an investigation into an incident where Makonda ordered the detention of a local resident for 96 hours without
July 20, 2024

Government Refutes Bankruptcy Claims

Finance Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has firmly denied recent online claims suggesting that the Tanzanian government is bankrupt and unable to pay its debts. The rumors, which spread via social media, particularly from the Tanzania Leaks account on the platform X (formerly
July 20, 2024