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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:34:20 GMT
Fuel Prices Hit All-Time Highs On Rising Demand, Taxation
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- Fuel prices have gone up by 58 percent during the past 12 months due to a rise in global demand and increasing local taxes and levies.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:38:18 GMT
Retirees Pocket 100bn/ - in Three Months
[Daily News] THE country's pension funds-- Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) have paid a total of 100bn/- to retirees in just three months, it has been revealed.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:37:18 GMT
CCM Underlines Lessons From CPC Successes
[Daily News] THE ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi joined centenary celebrations of its long-partner, the Communist Party of China (CPC), and recalled best lessons to learn for further socio-economic prosperities for Tanzania and Africa at large.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:23:37 GMT
SGR Plans Initiated Under Mkapa Govt, Reveals Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
[Citizen] Kilosa -- Former President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (2005-2015) revealed yesterday how the government decided to build the Standard Gauge Railway project (SGR) during the administration of his predecessor, Benjamin Mkapa (1995-2005).

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:17:59 GMT
Madam President, to Fix the Economy First Fix the Politics
[East African] When Samia Suluhu ascended the presidency in the wake of the demise of John Pombe Magufuli, I did not exactly wax lyrical over the soft voice and even softer eyes, but I saluted her arrival as should a gentleman who observes protocol a...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:43:29 GMT
President Samia's Message to People Who Ignore Face Masks
[Daily News] President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reminded Wananchi to take all measures to protect themselves against the third Covid-19 wave since Tanzania has recorded patients in some regions.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:34:19 GMT
Alarm As Measures to Tackle Covid-19 Ignored
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- A few days after Health ministry issued the second set of guidelines to stop Covid-19 in schools, experts, teachers and parents have opined that there are still issues to tackle for the guidelines to deliver positive result...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:34:19 GMT
Government Issues Sh1.5 Trillion in Loans to Facilitate Saccos Activities
[Citizen] Tabora -- The government said recently that it has facilitated the issuance of loans totalling Sh1.5 trillion to facilitate operations of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) across the country.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:34:16 GMT
Coffee Farming Under Threat As Investors Feud
[Citizen] Moshi -- An investment dispute - pitting investors from the United Kingdom, Germany, Israel and Tanzania - is simmering here, threatening coffee output at two large scale farms of Kibo and Kikafu.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:10:07 GMT
Minister Issues Five Directives to Water Authorities
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- Water minister Jumaa Aweso yesterday issued five directives to water authorities, the Dar es Salaam Water Sawerage Authority (Dawasa), in particular, to end water woes across the country.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:54:23 GMT
Ex-Leaders - Future So Bright
[Daily News] FORMER leaders have commended the government for putting efforts into undertaking the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, saying its completion would enable the country to record quick development.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:54:20 GMT
Low Services Receipts Widen Current Account Deficit
[Daily News] LOWER services receipts have contributed to the widening of the current account deficit to 1,557.7 million US dollars in May this year compared to 1,137.8 million US dollars in the same period the previous year.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:40:37 GMT
Minster Orders Tro to Team, Initiate New Projects
[Daily News] FINANCE and Planning Deputy Minister, Eng Hamad Yussuf Masauni has directed the Treasurer Registrar's Office (TRO) to collaborate with the ministry's public and private partnership division and Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) to initiat...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:40:35 GMT
Census On Shipping Vessels in Mainland Coming
[Daily News] TANZANIA Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to collaborate in conducting the national census on the shipping sector to determine the number of...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:23:33 GMT
Dodoma Is Slow and Sleepy but Still a Stately Capital City
[East African] Unknown to many is its wine culture from several functioning vineyards outside the city and open for wine tasting and sales

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:53:30 GMT
Mwanza Club Keen to Strike Gold in Swimming Gala
[Daily News] LAKE Swim Club is currently preparing well for the forthcoming national swimming championship which is expected to take place in September this year in Dar-es-salaam.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:41 GMT
Tz Ready to Join EAC Roaming Framework
[Daily News] TANZANIA is finalizing plans of being part of the East African Community (EAC) roaming framework.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:41 GMT
Society Challenges Require Digital Approach Handle-Minister
[Daily News] THE Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Dr Faustine Ndugulile has urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to champion digital solutions that will help addressing society challenges in areas such as health, educatio...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:39 GMT
Govt Prepares National Climate Change Strategy Draft
[Daily News] IN efforts to tackle impacts of climate change in the country, the government is preparing the National Climate Change Strategy 2021-2016 draft, researchers have been informed.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:38 GMT
NGO Hails Samia On Fight Against Malnutrition, Stunting
[Daily News] THE Partnership for Nutrition in Tanzania (PANITA) has hailed President Samia Suluhu Hassan for assuring continuous efforts to fight stunting and malnutrition in the country.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:38 GMT
PM Denounces Bureaucracy in Loans Issuance
[Daily News] PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has denounced bureaucracy in issuing loans to farmers saying the malpractice has been affecting government efforts to boost productivity of strategic crops including grapes.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:38 GMT
Samia Invites Us Leader Biden
[Daily News] PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has extended an invitation to US President Joseph Biden to visit Tanzania, in further strengthening the two countries' ties.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:37 GMT
Ministry Moves to Control Unbilled Meters, Leakages
[Daily News] WATER Minister Jumaa Aweso has decried water authorities attributing losses of the precious liquid to leakages, noting that the problem was mainly due to poor billing system.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:37 GMT
Mpango Applauds Bank Sponsoring Ditf, Propose Interest Slash
[Daily News] OFFICIALLY opening this year Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) also known as Saba Saba Day that takes place annually on the seventh of July at the Mwalimu J.K.Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds in Dar es Salaam, the Vice-President, D...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:37 GMT
Women Entrepreneurs Ask for Support to Grow in Business
[Daily News] TANZANIA SACCOS for Women Entrepreneurs (TASWE) has asked the government and other stakeholders to support their productive activities, access knowledge and expand the customer base for inclusive development.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:36 GMT
Committee Advices Cti Members to Pay Tax
[Daily News] MEMBERS of the Parliamentary Committee on Industry, Trade and Environment have advised members of the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) to be honest and fulfil their responsibilities by paying tax in order to maintain trust with...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:35 GMT
Investing in Women Makes Biggest Impact
[Daily News] LAST month, a unique meeting took place in Dodoma that had never occurred in the country with the realization that women are not only a force to reckon with in development of the country, but also have the capacity to deliver. Gracing th...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:34:19 GMT
Angela Nyigu - Aspiring Choreographer Soaring
[Citizen] Dancing is one of the most enjoyable things to do - and is a very health activity, too. Judging from her impressive work in Wasafi Classic (WCB) artistes' music videos shows, and her solo freestyle dancing video clips, it is not in doubt th...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:40:37 GMT
Simba See Diadem in KMC Game
[Daily News] SIMBA have another opportunity to grab the Premier League throne before the season's last game if they beat KMC in a midweek fixture at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam today.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:40:37 GMT
Yanga Regroup for Two-Game Onslaught
[Daily News] AFTER conquering their traditional rivals Simba on Saturday, Young Africans are set to regroup today to resume training sessions ahead of their remaining two league fixtures.



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