Ali Kiba, Utu hitmaker and a Bongo flavour music legend, finally made the first follow on his 7.9 Instagram page. Despite having an army of followers on his Instagram page, Ali Kiba has never followed anyone back, his fans and blood brother Abdu Kiba, even his musicians he signed under his label, Kings Music. Unprecedently,...
Fifteen local companies (SMEs) to benefit from North Mara Gold Mine business development program.
To ensure that SMEs in the mining sector benefit from the mining value chain, North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania has announced that 15 local companies will graduate from its local business program. The program was launched last year November, 2021. Since then, four workshops and mentorships have already taken place purposely to build capacities...
TAKUKURU unleashes hunt on Makonda
The Tanzania Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau has unleashed an investigation on the former Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda, who is currently facing charges of abuse of public office and raiding of a radio station (Clouds FM) in 2017. The Director for PCCB Commissioner Salum Hamduni said that PCCB officials are now...
The oldest Rhino (Rajabu) won’t be buried, says TANAPA
A few days ago, the Tanzania national parks (TANAPA)announced the death of a 43-year-old rhino named ‘Rajabu’, one of the oldest Rhinos in Tanzania. TANAPA – Senior Assistant Conservation Commissioner – Corporate Communication, Mr Pascal Shelutete, said yesterday, March 22, 2022, that ‘Rajabu’ will not be buried but preserved for displaying as the national treasure....
Samia launches software to address unfair water bills & monitoring water projects
In the bid to curb thievery in water projects and ensure effective monitoring of water projects and delivery of fair payment of water bills to citizens, President Samia launched an electronic system to assist the intended purpose. According to the Minister of Water Hon Juma Aweso, the device will call to an end malpractices such...
Sirro’s future in limbo as Samia rebukes Police’s malpractice
President Samia’s recent remarks on the malfunction of the police force are a red flag to Inspector General Police (ICP) that place his position into office in limbo. The remarks followed after receiving the multi-party stakeholders report on March 21, 2022, at Magogoni statehouse in Dar es Salaam. President Samia directed her disappointments toward two...
Where is Ndugai? His disappearance is still a mystery.
The ruling party, CCM, has stated that they have no idea about Ndugai’s whereabouts. “As a secretary, I know many members, if you ask me about one member, then it is difficult for me to decipher, I urge you to ask his family,” – Daniel Chongolo responded to Raia Mwema reported when he was asked...
The process for a new constitution to begin after 2025, says the task force.
The task force appointed by the registrar of political parties, Justice Francis Mutungi, presented the recommendations to president Samia that the process toward obtaining the new constitution shall start after the 2025 General Elections, with President Samia insisting on working on it and urging them to submit proposals. The task force’s chairman, Prof Rwekaza Mukandara,...
Samia raises hopes on Katiba Mpya
On March 21, 2021, the multiparty democracy politics stakeholders submitted their report to President Samia at the Magogoni statehouse in Dar es Salaam. While highlighting what is presented in the report, President Samia hinted about the need to have a new constitution but reiterated it is a long term process that needs a serious evaluation. ...