While the New Constitution debate dominated the debates and speeches of various leaders in the CHADEMA General Assembly, a Ugandan opposition politician who was an official guest at the council said the new constitution alone could not solve the problem. Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the National Unity Platform party leader, has said...
The prominent Tanzanian author and academician Prof Issa Shivji has rebuked intellectuals for failing to advise the government constructively as they vie for government appointments. Prof Issa Shivji made that statement on a TV program broadcasted by ITV during the commemoration of 100 years birthday of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. “I’m one of the intellectuals. I...
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Monday he wants to expand the reach of Twitter beyond the current “niche” until most Americans use the social media platform. Musk has signed a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, raising questions among employees and the public about his strategy for running the social media...
In the past few days, the shocking news of beatings and abductions of people by the Serengeti National Park conservation police have surfaced online. One man identified as Nyamuhanga Mnanka (40) was reported abducted at his farm on January 5, 2022, by the conservation police. The eyewitness, Bhoke Mnanka, who happens to be her sister,...
Island close to eliminating killer disease on World Malaria Day Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, has drastically reduced malaria cases in the past decade thanks to multiple interventions. They include public education, insecticide spraying, and treated bed nets that have helped prevent the deaths of pregnant women and children under the age of 5....
Boris Johnson has conceded a “realistic possibility” that Russia could win the war in Ukraine. He also acknowledged suggestions that the war could last until 2023. The Russian president will “not be able to conquer the spirit of the Ukrainian people,” Johnson added. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said there is a “realistic...
Tanzania Airlines (ATCL) has denied reports circulating on social media that it has suspended Chato’s trip in Geita region, saying the route is still available twice a week. Speaking to the local media, ATCL spokesperson Josephat Kagirwa said the trips since they started in January 2021 have never been cancelled. “The trip between Geita and...
Simiyu region police force has reported holding three people in custody for smuggling 14.4 grams of gold. Mr Aman Msuya, the minerals official, has confirmed that incidence today, April 19, 2022. Mr Msuy attested that the apprehension of the three culprits was successful after vigorous police inspection following intelligence information they had received that there...