More than 600 households in Mtwara can now cook using natural gas connected to their houses by Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC). Ms Adelian Kabwogi, the TPDC development officer, said that the installation of gas pipes in people’s households began in 2020, a move that has brought a ripple effect on environmental conservation as the...
What were Rostam’s dealings in USA on President Samia’s visit? Find out.
Tycoon Rostam Azizi, just two weeks after trending on social media after becoming the new owner of Tigo and Zantel, has again surfaced across social media after being spotted in President Samia’s delegation to the United States of America. Many people online seemed unclear about Rostam’s dealing in the USA, as was seen in a...
Umoja Party breaks silence on Katiba Mpya & the use of Magufuli image
A week ago, some pictures of people wearing t-shirts with the late Magufuli photo, Tanzania’s former President, emerged across social media and incited speculations about the emergency of the new party from CCM renegades who are disgruntled with CCM’s affairs in running the country. However, none of that has been confirmed yet. The young men...
What did Zanzibar do to get close to zero Malaria?
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....
ATCL confirms dropping of passengers to Chato
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: Three captured for Gold smuggling
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...
Press Release: The Zanzibar’s Police Press Release on Zainab’s tragic night at Warere Hotel.
The report was released on April 18, 2022. Zainab arrived at Nungwi Police around 2 am to report the tragic incident she encountered that night, lodging in Room 3 at Warere Hotel. Two male suspects were all arrested for questioning. The suspects, allegedly for an attempt to rape and steal USD 1,100, belonged to Ms...
‘Royal Tour’: Re-branding of Tanzania’s tourism and investment opportunities
Most of Tanzania’s tourist attraction sites are famously known globally. Despite being some of the most iconic sites in Africa and the world, many of them are shallowly known. Today April 18, 2022, the Tanzania Royal Tour will be unveiled in New York, America, and President Samia Suluhu Hassan will be the guest of honour....
LATRA made a statement on Up-country bus & Daladala fares
Following the consistent soaring of the oil prices in the last few months, the transportation stakeholders have recommended new fares that cope with the situation. LATRA had rejected their proposal to increase transportation fares, insisting on continuing the current fare. LATRA’s acting deputy, Mr Ngowi, gave reasons for LATRA’s rejection to increase transportation fares, saying...