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Omicron coronavirus variant did not start in South Africa
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Omicron coronavirus variant did not start in South Africa

The claims of COVID-19’s new variant – Omicron initially announced to have started in South Africa have been denied as the virus was already in the Netherlands, Europe before it was detected by South African scientists. The claims led to nations banning flights from Southern African countries, an action criticised by South Africans, the World...

7 died and 24 were hospitalised after eating a turtle
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7 died and 24 were hospitalised after eating a turtle

Seven residents of Msuka Taponi, Micheweni District in Pemba, Zanzibar died from eating the meat of a poisonous turtle while 24 others are still fighting for their lives at a hospital in Pemba. The President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Hussein Ali Mwinyi has shared his grievances with the families of the deceased via...

Way forward to tackle road accidents in Tanzania
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Way forward to tackle road accidents in Tanzania

Approximately 400 people die from motorcycle accidents yearly while 800 others survive with severe injuries, President Samia Suluhu Hassan told the public who attended the launch of Road Safety Week in Arusha on November 23, 2021. She further said that 90% of road accidents could be avoided if people carefully observed road safety rules. The...