Over 10 regions in Tanzania and eight sectors are likely to face drought in the next three months, starting November 2021 and expected to last till January 2022. Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has reported that Iringa, Katavi, Lindi, Mara, Mbeya, Motogoro, Mtwara, Rukwa, Ruvuma and Songwe are among regions likely to experience below-normal rains starting...
Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan dissolves Sudan’s government
Sudan’s Military head Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared a state of emergency across the country, dissolved the country’s interim government and the ruling Sovereign Council saying the military will take control until a new government is formed.
Energy sector to solidify Tanzania and Saudi Arabia ties
Tanzania Minister for Energy January Makamba has met with Saudi Arabia counterpart Abdulaziz Bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on October 23, 2021 in the bid to establish firm trade relations as well as sharing knowledge and technology in the gas and oil industry. After official talks with the fellow minister, Makamba delivered a special message...
1 killed and 7 injured in a suspected ‘terrorist’ explosion in Kampala
An explosion that happened on Saturday night in one of the eateries in Kawempe Division in Kampala, Uganda has claimed a life, leaving seven others injured. The Uganda Police is still investigating the explosion which revived traumatic memories of the 2010 explosion that claimed the lives of 70 people. Last week the United Kingdom government...
Traditional healers ask bishop to pray for rain
Traditional healers from Gamboshi district in Simiyu, a labelled witchcraft village in Tanzania have asked bishop Liberatus Sangu of Roman Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga to pray so they can have enough rain for agricultural activities. While speaking with them at the village, the bishop accepted their request and asked them to set good examples to...
Why you should blow all your money in your 20s
Your 20s are the best years of your youth. For most people this is the time they start earning their own money. No longer depending on pocket money and you can at least afford a few items in your bucket list. So why save the money if you have parties to attend to, friends to...