Malaysia, the second global giant palm oil producer, is keen to take advantage of an ongoing edible oil crisis in Europe to regain the market after being long shunned by buyers following human rights and environmental concerns. Zuraida Kamaruddin, Malaysia’s Minister for Plantation Industries and Commodities, said in the government’s statement, “will not want...
Contraceptive methods help to prevent pregnancies. This means using condoms is essentially a means of birth control. However, while birth control may be the primary purpose, a condom can also benefit the user. One such advantage is protection from sexually transmitted infections or STIs. However, too much of a good thing is bad for you,...
Job Ndugai, a former Tanzania speaker, has declared to scrap his candidacy for the parliamentary seat in the next elections of 2025 in Kongwa constituent in the Dodoma region, Tanzania’s capital. In Dodoma yesterday, at Saint Michael’s parish of Anglican Church, Mpwawa Diocese, during the special prayer, Ndugai made his statement not to run for...
The ministry of health has announced that there has been a sharp increase of COVID-19 cases from 8 patients in the third week of April to 32 patients in the 4 weeks of April, with Dar es Salaam itself having 70 cases. According to the report of the chief medical officer, Dr Aifelo Sichwale, Dar...
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...
As the world expects to celebrate the world’s Press Freedom tomorrow, May 3, 2022, Tanzania’s government has pledged to improve the country’s journalists and media working environment. Dr Jim Yonaz, the permanent secretary of the ministry of information and technology, made those remarks today in Arusha at the symposium ahead of the world’s free press...
Tanzania has been ranked seventh in terms of dollar millionaires according to a report by a research firm, New World Wealth and Henley & Partners, which helps high-net-worth individuals to acquire resident citizenship through investment. According to the African wealth report, 2022 indicates that Tanzania has 2,400 individuals with a net worth of over $1million...
If you’re clinging onto a pretty old iPhone, it could become obsolete soon. As Apple releases new models each year, it spells the end for others before it. IF you’re clinging onto a pretty old iPhone, it could become obsolete soon. As Apple releases new models each year, it spells the end for others before...
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...