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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 …
August 9, 2024

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo Wins Olympic 200m Gold.

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana broke down barriers and made history on the global stage. On Thursday, the 21-year-old sprinting sensation became the first African to win the coveted men’s Olympic 200 metres title, delivering a performance that left the world …
August 9, 2024

Tanzania Prophets Council Disowns ‘Witch Buster’

The Tanzania Council of Apostles and Prophets (Bacct) has officially disassociated itself from Pastor Dominique Dibwe, widely known as Nabii Kiboko ya Wachawi, declaring that he is not one of their members. The controversy surrounding Dibwe intensified following the government’s …
July 30, 2024

Increase in Begging Highlights Socioeconomic Struggles

Recent observations and studies indicate a significant increase in the number of beggars across Tanzania. This troubling trend is particularly evident among women and children, highlighting the severe socio-economic challenges faced by many Tanzanian families. Underlying Causes Experts suggest that …
July 30, 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 …
July 29, 2024

G20 Ministers Propose 2% Wealth Tax on Billionaires

A significant move towards global economic equality has been proposed by finance ministers from the G20 nations. The ministers have unanimously agreed on a strategy to impose a 2% wealth tax on billionaires worldwide. This initiative aims to close the …
July 28, 2024

World Bank Approves Strategy to Elevate Tanzania

The World Bank Group has approved a comprehensive Country Partnership Framework (CPF) aimed at consolidating Tanzania’s status as a lower-middle-income economy. Nathan Belete, the World Bank’s Country Director for Tanzania and neighboring countries, announced the approval of the CPF, covering …
July 13, 2024
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