Harare — A town in South Darfur has been taken over by the paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese army, sparking violence, looting, and yet another wave of displacement, Reuters reports. According to a tracking system established by the International Organization for Migration, fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the army in the area […]
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Harare — Kenya’s President William Ruto talked with Sudan junta head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on July 16 – in what is being seen as the first step since the Sudanese army chief explicitly rejected Kenya’s mediation role. Ruto also spoke with the president of Chad on the situation in Sudan. “Held a telephone call with […]
Dodoma — THE Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) plans to come up with indicative prices to guide government’s institutions in public procurement processes. The new development comes to promote transparency, management of funds, accountability and control as the government starts using the new online procurement system. The National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST) came into […]
RETIRED President Dr Jakaya Kikwete has underscored that former African leaders, with reflections on their past experiences, have pivotal role to play in addressing challenges affecting the continent. Speaking during a two day Africa Drive for Democracy Elders Retreat chaired by former President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone and attended by delegates including former […]
Gen Kale Kayihura is a few steps closer to officially retiring from the active service of the UPDF after going through some of the final stages of the retirement process. On Monday, 11 officers at the rank of general lined up for underwent the documents process at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters […]
HUNGARIAN President Katalin Novák arrived in Tanzania late on Monday, amid optimism for further improving bilateral ties between the two countries. President Novák arrived at the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) Terminal I where, Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Dr Stergomena Tax was at hand to welcome her. Expectations are high that […]
Zanzibar — ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has pledged to improve efficiency and welfare of the ruling CCM employees in the Isles. Dr Mwinyi, the Vice Chairperson of the party responsible for Zanzibar made the pledge during his two-day visit in Pemba Island to inspect the development of the party and the implementation of […]
President Museveni as well as American philanthropist, president and founder of Breath of the Spirit International Ministries Dr. Michelle Corral are scheduled to grace this year’s East Africa fire and anointing pastors’ conference in Kampala. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Earnest Benjamin Kivumbi, the president of the Heal the Planet organization which has organized the […]
THE United Nations (UN) in Tanzania and South African High Commission will today conduct various activities and interact with ailing children at the Muhimbili National Hospital’s cancer ward as part of activities to mark the Nelson Mandela International Day. The activities are aimed at promoting social welfare and commemorating the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South […]
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Tanzania: Samia Touts Grievances Redress
Arusha — …Details what democracy entails DEMOCRACY could as well, become a pipe dream should African leaders fail to deliver essential public services to the people, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said. Dr Samia further urged fellow leaders to address the deficiencies in democratic governance. “Now, unless and until African governments address the deficiencies in […]
Dodoma — THE government requires 850,000 tonnes of fertiliser for 2023/24 farming season of which, 54 per cent is already in the country, Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) Managing Director, Dr Stephan Ngailo said on Monday. Speaking to reporters on the implementation of the TFRA plans and prospects for 2023/24 financial year, Dr Ngailo pointed […]
Transparency Initiative Seychelles (TIS) has joined forces with Transparency Mauritius to strengthen collaboration and promote transparency, good governance, and integrity in their respective countries. TIS said in a press statement on Monday that this will be done through three newly signed memoranda of understanding (MoU). The MoUs focus on several key areas of cooperation and […]
Nairobi — Drought conditions in the Horn of Africa region have displaced around 2.7 million people, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said Sunday. In a regional situation update report, the WFP said that 1.7 million people in Somalia, 516,000 people in Ethiopia and 466,000 people in Kenya have been displaced by drought. The […]
Lamu, Kenya — One person is yet to be found following a tragic boat accident that occurred in the waters of Mkokoni-mlango wa Chanu in Lamu East Sub County. Reports indicate that two people were rescued from the boat which capsized on Friday morning. The three individuals were transporting miraa from Mokowe jetty in Lamu […]
The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) is digitalising its services with the launch of a Management Information System (PVMIS) with the aim to make them more efficient and faster. The project is expected to be fully operational by January 2024 and the final details will be worked on in the coming months. The whole project will […]
THE ruling party CCM’s Vice-Chairman (Mainland), Abdulrahman Kinana has commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for formulating the Ministry of Planning and Investment. He also lauded Dr Samia for restoring National Planning Commission and placing the crucial body under the President’s Office, with an objective to speed up development plans in the country. Mr Kinana made […]
MAIZE farmers are laughing all the way to bank as prices are rising despite increased supply from the onset of harvest season this year thanks to government initiatives to buy the crop at competitive prices. ‘Daily News’ survey in Morogoro, Mara and Dar es Salaam shows that maize prices have soared to between 800/- and […]
Arusha — THE government has welcomed the decision of a group of insurance companies in retaining business in the country and working on the oil and gas projects. Speaking here on Saturday, Energy Minister January Makamba commended the Tanzania Energy Insurance Consortium that will insure the risks of large projects, such as the 30 billion-US-dollar […]