DODOMA: MINISTER for Finance Dr Mwigulu Nchemba lauded the good relations between government and Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) as greatly contributing to the development of the national economy and local employment to communities surrounding the mine. While hosting AngloGold Ashanti Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Gillian Doran in his office in Dodoma recently, the minister […]
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Dodoma — DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament have commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her commitment to enhancing democracy and good governance in the country. The MPs praised Dr Samia particularly for allowing the three electoral reforms bills to be debated in the National Assembly. According to the MPs, the president has shown a bold attitude […]
KILIMANJARO: THE Tanzania Police Force has successfully arrested a perpetrator who defrauded 26 charity trekkers, who came to the country to climb Africa’s rooftop, Mount Kilimanjaro. The law enforcing organ asserted that the country is safe for tourists to come and enjoy their visit. According to Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander (RPC) Assistant Commissioner of Police […]
DAR ES SALAAM: THE first batch of sugar consignment entered into the country yesterday, to cushion the demand and lower the prices of the commodity that is hitting the ceil. The batch being offloaded at the Dar es Salaam Port on board mega JPO Aquarius ship, is part of the 100,000 tonnes that the government […]
Dodoma — DODOMA: THREE electoral reform bills will be top of the agenda, as the National Assembly opens a three-week marathon session in Dodoma, today. According to a statement released yesterday by Parliament Communication and International Relations Unit, the 14th session of the 12th sitting resumes today, and this time around will run for three […]
Bukoba — KAGERA: KAGERA Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS), Dr Toba Nguvila has appealed to the Tanzania Medical and Drugs Authority (TMDA) to control the importation of substandard medical devices to save the lives of most Tanzanians. He asked TMDA, the Ministry of Health (MoH), pharmacists and suppliers to ensure that expired drugs, medical devices and […]
KATAVI: KATAVI Regional Commissioner Ms Mwamvua Mrindoko has warned traders in the region against price hikes of sugar on the pretext of shortage of the commodity in the markets The RC said she will never hesitate to take legal measures against a few traders hiking sugar prices arbitrarily on the pretext of a shortage of […]
DAR ES SALAAM: THROUGH Korea Marine Transport Company Limited (KMTC), Tanzania is set to benefit significantly from the launch of a new direct shipping route between China and the Dar es Salaam Port. This new service is expected to drastically reduce the time it takes for cargo to arrive from China, from six weeks (42 […]
TANZANIA: THE French Embassy in Tanzania has vowed to partner with the country in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy in supporting the implementation of its development goals. French Ambassador to Tanzania Mr Nabil Hajlaoui made the remarks recently, during the New Year cocktail event that brought together the French and Tanzanian business community. […]
TANZANIA: NEARLY 800 stakeholders within the culture and arts sectors are expected to meet next month to discuss issues affecting their industry and discuss ways to resolve them. The meeting will also discuss on funds initiatives offered by the government to boost creativity. It was unveiled over the weekend by the Permanent Secretary of the […]
DAR ES SALAAM: THE United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr Zlatan Milisic has urged youths to understand the importance of preserving peace and respecting the right to life and humanity. Mr Milisic stated this recently at UN Offices in Dar es Salaam in commemoration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day that is marked every January 27. […]
DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM Stock Exchange (DSE) market turnover has declined by 23 per cent notably due to reduced activities in the pre-arranged boards. The bourse turnover went down to 1.4bn/- for the seven days ending last Friday from 1.82bn/- of the previous week. Zan Securities said in its weekly market wrap-up report […]
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Information, Communication and Information Technology Nape Nnauye has called on the corporate sector to join forces with the government in advancing the steadily growing digital economy in the country. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the signing of the partnership deal between NMB Bank and the ministry to promote the […]
Zanzibar — IN enhancing the blue economy agenda, Zanzibar, through its State University (SUZA) is in the process of establishing ‘Institute of Maritime Studies and Fisheries (IMSF). The news was revealed here by SUZA Lecturer and the Acting Director of IMSF Dr Yahya Hamad Sheikh, who said that the initial preparations include collecting views from […]
Dodoma — MINISTER of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment) Dr Selemani Jafo has directed aggressive environmental cleanliness in areas surrounding communities as mitigation measures to curb the spread of diseases, particularly cholera. He directed Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to supervise citizens’ active participation in cleanliness exercises in their surroundings. Dr Jafo issued […]
Thousands of people in Tanzania on Wednesday staged protests against the high cost of living and a raft of contentious electoral reforms. The rally, in the economic capital Dar es Salaam, is the largest public demonstration since the government lifted a ban on opposition political protests a year ago. It was organised by Tanzania’s main […]
Zanzibar — ZANZIBAR: IN efforts to increase opportunities for Tanzanians to study abroad, the country’s embassy in Saudi Arabia has introduced the locals’ familiarisation tour to universities and other higher learning institutions in the Asian continent nation. “I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that some of the good developments happening here […]
MWANZA: POLICE in Mwanza have arrested 10 people for allegedly killing a security guard, Mr Yumen Elias, a resident of the Nyashishi area in the region. Mr Elias was killed with a sharp object on the head. Speaking during a press conference yesterday at his office, Mwanza Regional Police Commander Wilbrod Mutafungwa said the incident […]