Tanzania

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:42:44 GMT
Tanzanians Go to the Polls in 2025 - President Samia Has Changed the Landscape, but Magufuli's Legacy Persists
[The Conversation Africa] It's been three years since the death of Tanzania's president John Magufuli and the rise to power of current president Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:55:10 GMT
Devastating Floods, Landslides Kill Dozens
[Daily News] THE persistent heavy rain in the country has led to widespread havocs, with more than 30 houses and a school demolished, cornfields destroyed, and livestock missing in Mbeya.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:56:37 GMT
More Humanitarian Support Pours in for Rufiji Flood Victims
[Daily News] THE Oryx Gas Tanzania Ltd (OGTL) in collaboration with the Asas Limited have responded to flood disaster which has affected hundreds of residents of Rufiji District, Coast Region.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:58:16 GMT
Mabinti Centre - Place of Hope Offers Dignity After Fistula
[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Anastasia Majasho's journey with obstetric fistula began during her second pregnancy. Prolonged labor led to complications, and despite a previous cesarean scar, a vaginal delivery was attempted. This resulted i...

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:13:20 GMT
Muslims Celebrate Eid - Al Fitr Today
[Daily News] TANZANIAN Muslims today join their colleagues across the world to celebrate Eid -Al-Fitr.

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:45:41 GMT
State Pushes for Union Protection, Emblem for the Union Day Cebrations Launched
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said that Tanzanians have every reason to be proud of the country's Union, asking everyone to cherish.

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:57:13 GMT
Meet Zuhura Ahmed, A Young Leader in Climate Action
[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The fight against climate change is seeing women emerge as powerful leaders around the globe, and Tanzania is no different. At the WomenLift Health conference in Dar es Salaam, Zuhura Ahmad, Program Head at the ...

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:34:35 GMT
Diet and Nutrition - How Well Tanzanians Eat Depends Largely On Where They Live
[The Conversation Africa] Cities are growing faster in sub-Saharan Africa than elsewhere, with an annual urban population growth rate of around 4% compared to the world average of 1.5%.

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:14:16 GMT
Minister Jafo Highlights What Union Has Achieved in Key Sectors
[Daily News] Dodoma -- MINISTER of State in the Vice-President's Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo has said a lot of success have been registered in education, health and water sectors in 60 years of Union between Tanganyika and Zanzib...

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 08:35:37 GMT
WomenLift Health Conference Aims to Break Down Barriers for Women in Global Leadership
[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The vibrant city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania becomes a focal point for a global revolution this weekend. An international global movement for women in health leadership converges here, not for a typical confere...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:52:33 GMT
Tanzania to Throw Weight Behind Natural Gas Use
[Daily News] DODOMA -- THE government has assured the public that it is taking affirmative action to ensure the country's natural gas benefits Tanzanians and contributes significantly to the nation's economic growth.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:51:08 GMT
Tanzania Commits to Reviving Dormant Industries
[Daily News] THE government has expressed its determination to revive all dormant industries available in all regions across the country.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:49:34 GMT
Tanzania Procures 12 Fire Engines
[Daily News] THE government has said it will continue modernising the Fire and Rescue Force by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, including fire engines.

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:06:17 GMT
Dart, Abu Dhabi Company Close in On Rapid Transport Deal
[Daily News] TANGA -- The Dar es Salaam Rapid Transport Agency (DART) has said negotiations are at an advanced stage with an Abu Dhabi-based private company, Emirates National Group (ENG), which is expected to run the rapid transport operations in Da...

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:49:40 GMT
Former President Kikwete Praises Economic Growth, Stability
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- Former President of the Fourth Phase, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete has expressed his satisfaction with the growth rate and stability of financial institutions in the country, urging the institutions to continue operating with even...

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:34:06 GMT
President to Lead Tanzanians in Prayers for Fallen Sokoine
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to lead top government officials and other delegates at special national prayers to commemorate 40 years since the abrupt demise of former Prime Minister, Edward Sokoine.

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:25:14 GMT
New World Bank Financing to Boost Safety and Efficiency of Tanzania's Key Railway Line
[World Bank] Washington -- vital railway segment linking Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam, to Isaka is set for major improvements benefitting nearly 900,000 people thanks to newly approved financing from the International Development Association* (I...

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:29:02 GMT
Goods, Services Imports Decline
[Daily News] IMPORTS of goods and services declined to 16,054.3 million US dollars in the period ending January this year from 16,784.6 million US dollars in the previous year, driven by a decrease in goods import, particularly white petroleum produc...

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:20:22 GMT
Hotels Given Green Light to Engage in Currency Exchange Business
[Daily News] The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has called upon all tourist hotels in the county, ranked three-stars and above, to open up bureau de change or foreign exchange windows to bring the services closer to their visitors and minimize black -market ...

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:20:21 GMT
Blessed Are Beer Drinkers, for They Shall Have Healthy Imaginations
[Daily News] Being a journalist is tough, especially if you work in an environment which cannot be described as conducive, that is why these guys are referred to as the "Fourth Estate", and don't even try to ask me the name of that estate.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:20:20 GMT
Siraki Wins Empowerher Excellence Awards
[Daily News] Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) president Queen Siraki has made her new mark in sports being the first women golf official to win major awards.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:00:33 GMT
Tanzanian National Sentenced 12 Years in Prison in Seychelles for Importation of Cocaine
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles Supreme Court has sentenced a 50-year-old Tanzanian national to 12 years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug, the Seychelles Police said on Thursday.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:52:35 GMT
With Fresh Momentum, a Pivotal Moment for the Fight Against TB
[Global Fund] In the fight against tuberculosis (TB), we may be on the cusp of an era of remarkable progress. The end of TB may not be here yet, but if the world grabs the momentum we have built in the last two years in the fight against this disease...

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:51:31 GMT
Experts Meet in Mbeya As Tanzania Prepares to Execute Geothermal Project Next Month
[Daily News] Experts from approximately 70 countries are convening in Tanzania to discuss potential best practices for alternative geothermal power generation, as the country prepares to execute the Ngozi Geothermal Project in Rungwe District, Mbeya ...

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:26:22 GMT
Mwanza Border Collects K18 Billion Every Month From Over 70 Mobile Trucks
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Revenue Authority has disclosed that Mwanza border is the highest collection point of entry in the country.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:47:43 GMT
U.S. Food Aid Imported Certified, Safe, Says TBs
[Daily News] The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has said that the food aid granted by the US government in collaboration with Global Communities followed all the necessary inspection procedures in importation and that it is safe.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:44:42 GMT
Anglogold Ashanti Promises Samia Continued Leadership in Women's Empowerment in the Mining Sector
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: AngloGold Ashanti, of which Geita Gold Mining Limited is a subsidiary, has pledged to support positive changes in women's participation, gender equality in the workplace, and employee relations, as promised to President Sa...

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:39:25 GMT
Japan Commits U.S.$7.3 Million to Unitaid to Strengthen Access to Lifesaving Medical Oxygen in Kenya and Tanzania
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Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:38:03 GMT
Tanzania's Zanzibar Airport Named One of the Best in Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Zanzibar, Tanzania -- The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Tanzania's Zanzibar has been declared one of the best airports in Africa, an official said on Thursday.

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