PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has lauded the significant contribution of Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, in advancing Tanzania’s key strategic projects. In her speech delivered during the Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership award ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria yesterday, President Samia said Tanzania is one of the African nations greatly benefitting […]
THE European Union has allocated 150,000 Euros (close to 414m/-) to Tanzania in humanitarian aid funding to assist in containing the Cholera outbreak which poses a significant risk to over 4 million people. Cholera outbreaks continue to surge in the country, with 13 regions affected since early January 2024. Official reports indicate more than 1,500 […]
President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the crucial role of technology in promoting justice and development during her address at the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on Monday. Under the theme of “Technology and Innovation,” President Samia highlighted Tanzania’s commitment to harnessing digitalization within the judiciary to address challenges and improve access to justice. She underscored the […]
GERMANY has reiterated its apologies following atrocities done during its colonial rule in Tanzania more than 100 years that included killing of tribal leaders. The apologies were made again over the weekend by the German State Minister Ms Katja Keul during the 124th anniversary of the brutal killings of Mangi (Chief) Meli and others in […]
Nairobi — Tanzania’s second President, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, has been laid to rest at Mangapwani village in Zanzibar’s Unguja Highland. Mwinyi, who died on February 29 at the age of 98 after battling lung cancer, was buried on Saturday evening following final prayers conducted at Zinjbaar Mosque in Mazizini, Zanzibar, in accordance with Islamic traditions. […]
Tanzania’s former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi has died at the age of 98, The Citizen reports. The death of the former head of State was announced by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Mwinyi, who was the second President of Tanzania, was in office between 1985 and 1995. He succeeded the founding president, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Mwinyi […]
Nairobi — Tanzania is mourning the loss of its former president, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who passed away at the age of 98 after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Mwinyi breathed his last on Thursday evening at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where he had been undergoing treatment. President Samia Suluhu confirmed Mwinyi’s demise […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have expressed their condolences to Tanzania following the passing of Tanzania’s second president, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who died on Thursday at 98. Mwinyi, who served as Tanzania’s president from 1985 to 1995, passed away at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam after battling lung cancer. […]
Nairobi — Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has declared seven days of mourning following the passing of former president Ali Hassan Mwinyi. Mwinyi, who served as Tanzania’s second president from 1985 to 1995, died at the age of 98 after battling lung cancer. His death occurred on Thursday evening at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam, […]
Former President Alhaj Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced. The 98-year-old man died at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam on Thursday at around 1700hrs. Reports say Mwinyi who ruled the country between 1985 to 1995, was suffering from cancer. Following the death of the second phase President, the Head […]
Nairobi — The Government of Zanzibar has welcomed the impending debut of the Jambojet’s flight linking Mombasa and Zanzibar. The Indian Ocean Island Minister of Infrastructure, Communication, and Transport, Khalid Salum Mohamed, said the low-cost carrier will increase the number of tourists and business travelers in the country. “Considering Zanzibar’s 2050 Vision of enhancing the […]
Former army chief and Minister of Internal Security Gen Patrick Nyamvumba has been appointed High Commissioner of Rwanda to Tanzania pending approvals. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday, February 27, made a couple of appointments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where, among others, former Senator Fatou Harerimana was appointed High Commissioner to Pakistan. Benedicto Nshimiyimana, […]
Nairobi — Uganda has introduced a new ro-ro vessel, MV Mpungu, that is set to conduct operations between Kenya Uganda, and Tanzania. The vessel has a 21-trailer carrying capacity and will be used to transport various cargo between Port Bell, Mwanza, Jinja, and Kisumu ports. According to the Kenya Ports Authority, the new vessel will […]
Minister of Transportation Kamel Al-Wazir inspected the Kigali Dry Port in Rwanda, one of Egypt’s projects in African countries. The inspection was carried out by Minister of Transportation Kamel Al-Wazir and accompanied by Ambassador Nermin Al-Zawahiri, Egypt’s Ambassador to Rwanda. Covering an area of 50,000 square meters with an annual capacity of 50,000 equivalent container […]
Harare — Sub Saharan African renowned Infrastructure Development Expert Dr Tinashe Manzungu has urged African countries to prioritise infrastructure development as part of the continent’s efforts to attain the Africa Agenda 2063. In an interview, Manzungu emphasised the essence of infrastructure development in building ‘The Africa We Want’. He urged African governments to maximising the […]
Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and Chairperson of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Excellency, Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Excellency, Elias Magosi, SADC Executive Secretary, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Habari ya asubuhi (good morning) It is with great pleasure that I welcome you […]
Arusha — A sombre mood engulfed Arusha on Thursday as the casket of former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa arrived in his hometown in the north of the country, ahead of his burial on Saturday. According to the funeral timetable released by the government, residents will have the opportunity to pay their last respects to the […]
Mpango says Lowassa was a gift, leaves huge footprint Vice- presidenrPRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has delivered a befitting eulogy for the deceased former Prime Minister, Edward Lowassa, saying he has left behind a huge mark that will live on for years. Speaking during the State funeral at Karimjee grounds in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Dr […]