TANZANIAN Muslims today join their colleagues across the world to celebrate Eid -Al-Fitr. Mufti of Tanzania, Sheikh Abubakar Zubeir announced the sighting of the moon yesterday from Kenya in Lamu and Mombasa areas as well as Zanzibar in Pemba. According to the Mufti, Eid -Al-Fitr celebration prayers will be held at the national level at […]
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THE government has expressed its determination to revive all dormant industries available in all regions across the country. The Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Mr Exaud Kigahe spoke of the government’s determination yesterday in Parliament when responding to a question asked by Mwanaisha Ulenge (CCM- Special Seats) who sought the government’s position on plans […]
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. The Deputy Minister for Energy, Ms Judith Kapiga gave the assurance in Parliament yesterday when legislators, led by Josephat Gwajima ( CCM-Kawe), who sought the […]
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Tanzania Procures 12 Fire Engines
THE government has said it will continue modernising the Fire and Rescue Force by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, including fire engines. The commitment was expressed yesterday in Parliament by Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development Geophrey Pinda, on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs, Hamad Yusuf Masauni, when responding to the question […]
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 more professionalism in order to increase productivity in promoting investment and economic growth in various sectors, including business. […]
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. The late Sokoine died at the age of 45 years in a road crash on April 12, 1984 at Dakawa area, […]
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. According to the police, Shabani Kizamba Shabani was arrested on September 26 in 2022 upon his arrival in Seychelles on a Qatar Airways flight by police and […]
The Malawi Revenue Authority has disclosed that Mwanza border is the highest collection point of entry in the country. On average the border collects 18 billion kwacha monthly with 70 truck carrying 2.1 thousand tonnes worth of cargo on a daily basis. MRA’s Mwanza Boarder Post Station Manager attributed the highest collection to the nature […]
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. Seif Abdalla Juma, director general of the Zanzibar Airports Authority, said the annual Airport Service Quality awards declared by Airports Council International, an organization of airport authorities that […]
A top Tanzanian oficial has announced plans to open a new border post with Rwanda, as part of a raft of measures to scale up ties between the two East African countries. January Makamba, Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, who has just wound up a visit to Rwanda, says the proposed […]
Renowned Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz has allegedly called off a wedding just moments before the ceremony was set to take place, after realizing that he wasn’t ready for such a commitment. He even advised his fiancée identified as Sophia to stop the wedding proceedings. ALSO READ: Diamond Platnumz to perform with The Ben […]
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries’ bilateral ties in various sectors including trade, energy and infrastructure. The two ministers made the commitment in Kigali on Tuesday, March 12 during a press briefing that followed bilateral engagement between their delegations. […]
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania has made important strides in reducing infant and child mortality, but the authorities must act quickly to capitalize on this progress and accelerate efforts to reduce fertility rates in order to unlock the full potential of a demographic dividend, according to a new World Bank report. The latest 20th Tanzania […]
Morogoro — SOKOINE University of Agriculture (SUA) has come up with disease resistant bean that guarantees farmers with increased yields while boosting their incomes. Department of Crop Science and Horticulture Lecturer at SUA, Dr Luseko Chilagane said the new disease resistant bean is a result of research of angular leaf spot disease that caused losses […]
TANZANIA: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made other minor changes in her government which have seen Anamringi Macha becoming the new Shinyanga Regional Commissioner. Prior to these changes, Macha was serving as the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)’s deputy secretary general (Mainland). A press statement issued by the director of presidential communications, Ms. Zuhura Yunus, early […]
The Port of Mombasa is capitalising on inefficiencies at the Port of Dar es Salaam as shipping companies opt for the expeditious and cost-effective route through Kenya. Last week, the MV Jolly Giada arrived at the Port of Mombasa, unloading 2,000 Tonne Equivalent Units (TEUs) at the harbour. Notably, 35 percent of this cargo, totaling […]
Arusha — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today opened an office in Arusha, North-Western Tanzania, to further support Governments efforts in delivering equitable inclusive economic growth through sustainable development. WFP’s interventions in Arusha and surrounding regions are designed to improve agricultural productivity and market access for smallholder farmers. Moreover, WFP will support […]
The acrobatic duo from Tanzania, the Ramadhani Brothers, returned home today, following their victory two weeks ago at the American Got Talent (AGT) Fantasy League World Champions. Fadhili Ramadhani and Ibrahim Jobu were warmly welcomed by a delegation from the Ministry of Arts, Sports, and Culture, as well as the National Arts Council (BASATA), at […]