Tanzania
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:10:09 GMTMaasai Evictions Highlight Conflict Between 'Preservation' and Citizenship
[CFR] The regional court's ruling in favour of the Tanzanian government has serious implications for indigenous citizenship rights and the state of democracy in the country.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:01 GMTGovt Reaffirms Commitment to Increase Internet Users
[Daily News] THE government has emphasized on its ambitious plan to increase utilisation of broadband internet from 45 per cent to 80 per cent, as well as the number of internet users from 43 per cent to 80 per cent by the year 2025.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:01:04 GMTTulia Ackson Wins Africa Inter-Parliamentary Union Top Post
[Daily News] Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson has been elected as a new Chairperson of African Geopolitical Group of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:59:08 GMTJulius Nyerere Hydro-Dam Main Body Complete
[The Exchange] Egyptian consortium of Arab constructors and El-sewedy Electric have been developing Julius Nyerere Hydropower dam since December 2018.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:53:29 GMTMicro-Forest Established to Mitigate Climate Change Effects
[Daily News] VOLUNTEERS from the Ismaili Community have teamed up with Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) technical staff to establish microforest in Dar es Salaam-an initiative geared at slowing down effects of climate change.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:53:05 GMTChildren in Care Homes Reunite With Their Biological Families
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE government has commended the contribution of SOS Children villages for continuous technical, financial and material support in ensuring that children are protected and get the education they deserve.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:43:00 GMTMbeya Crash - Five Perish, 31 Injured in Collision
[Daily News] Five people have died and several others sustained serious injuries after a mini-bus, carrying mourners, collided with an upcountry bus at Ibula village in Rungwe District, Mbeya.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:41:29 GMTPresident Samia to Visit Kigoma Region
[Daily News] President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to begin a four-day working visit in Kigoma Region.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:40:42 GMTEconomic Integration - Tanzania, Kenya Widen Doors
[Daily News] PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and Kenyan counterpart William Ruto have expressed their determination to forge relations that focus on benefiting their citizens through exploiting natural resources and trade opportunities.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:33:33 GMTPresident Mwinyi Heads to Oman for Four-Day State
[Daily News] Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has left the country for Oman, ready to begin a four-day state visit.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:32:34 GMTSMEs Urged to Prioritise Cyber Security
[Daily News] AS the world marks cyber security awareness month, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been advised to pay attention to cyber security along with sales and operations
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:31:30 GMTGovt Urged to Work Closely With Change Agents
[Daily News] THE government has been urged to cooperate and work closely with change agents from grass-root level by accommodating people's development priorities in their specific areas, to enable quick and smooth development growth of the country.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:24:09 GMTCountry's Inflation Goes Five-Year High, Still Lowest in EAC
[Daily News] THE country's monthly inflation has climbed up to a five-year high but remains the lowest in the East African region.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:23:05 GMTPromote Peace, PM Urges Clerics
[Daily News] Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has advised spiritual leaders and members of the public to continue maintaining peace, unity, love and harmony.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:19:45 GMTMiners Urged to Use Certified Equipment
[Daily News] Geita -- Miners have been urged to ensure that they use certified equipment by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) to protect their health and safety.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:18:52 GMTPrivate Sector Urged to Capitalise on Renewed Economic Diplomacy
[Daily News] The private sector has been encouraged to take advantage of opportunities arising from President Samia Suluhu Hassan's efforts in attracting foreign investors from various parts of the world.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:01:58 GMTMwinyi Assures Increase in Food Security, Nutrition in Isles
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has reaffirmed commitment to ensure food security, safety and nutrition in the Islands.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:37:17 GMTEAC Judicial Experts to Scrutinise Courts' Roles
[Daily News] Arusha -- REGIONAL judicial experts are set to assess the role of national and regional courts in bridging the access to justice gap for cross-border trade disputes.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:05:45 GMTTanzania, Kenya Agree to Fast-Track Construction of Gas Pipeline Project
[VOA] Dar es Salaam -- The presidents of Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to fast-track construction of a natural gas pipeline designed to increased trade and lower energy costs for both countries.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:37:13 GMTPS Wants Greater Public Awareness in Universal Health Insurance
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PERMANENT Secretary (PS) for Health Ministry, Prof Abel Makubi, said accomplishing universal health insurance requires greater awareness to members of the public before the programme kicks off on July 1, 2023.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:18:19 GMTRuto Visit Set to Boost Dar-Nairobi Ties
[Daily News] POMP and fanfare greeted the arrival of Kenyan President William Ruto as he landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), on Sunday for bilateral talks with his host President Samia Suluhu Hassan in what could further bolster so...
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:56:55 GMTPresident Ruto Says Kenya to Increase Trade Volume With Tanzania
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged to increase the trade volume with Tanzania so as to foster strong bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:37:17 GMTTembo Warriors Hailed, Strike Gold
[Daily News] THE government has hailed brave Tembo Warriors for the impressive performance in the just ended Amputee Football World Cup finals in Ankara, Turkey.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:37:16 GMTU-17 World Cup - Serengeti Girls Target Japan
[Daily News] A green light is on to signal the start of 2022 FIFA Women's World Cup finals in India today.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:37:16 GMTSimba - CAF Semis Target Intact
[Daily News] SIMBA have maintained that their objective to reach the semifinal stage of CAF Champions League is intact insisting that they are invincible when it comes to CAF Interclub games.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:27:48 GMTPresident Appoints New Solicitor General
[Daily News] President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Dr Boniface Luhende as the new Solicitor General.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:53:52 GMTKenya and Tanzania Seek to Eliminate Trade Barriers
[Capital FM] Tazania -- President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan have agreed on working formula that will eradicate trade barriers between Kenya and Tanzania.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:08:10 GMTRuto to Hold Talks With Tanzania President Suluhu On Strengthening Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto is on Monday scheduled to hold talks with his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:58:11 GMTThe Economics of Wildlife Corridors
[The Exchange] Wildlife corridors are blocked by human activities in Tanzania, severely affecting migration patterns and bringing wild animals in contact with humans leading to loss of life and animal killing to protect farmlands.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:47:33 GMTTanzania, Qatar End Double Taxation, Ink Trade and Investment Pact
[The Exchange] Tanzania and Qatar have signed an MoU to end double taxation and strengthen trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).