Leaders, diplomats push for peaceful, inclusive elections in Tanzania
WEB5 days ago — As Tanzania gears up for the Local Government elections in November 2024 and the General Election in 2025, leaders and diplomats are emphasising the need for increased citizen involvement and strict adherence to the rule of law. During the closure of a two-day forum organised by the Tanzania Centre for Democracy (TCD) on International …
Alikiba’s ‘Starter’ EP, a Bongo Flava feast for the soul
WEB5 days ago — The EP opens with ‘Nahodha,’ meaning ‘Captain’. In this track, Alikiba explores the difficulty of believing he can love again after being deeply hurt by past relationships. With its gentle, soulful rhythm, the song evokes feelings of love and the thrill of starting fresh. The second track, ‘Top Notch,’ features Marioo and feels like ...
Tanzania supports UN resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal …
WEB6 days ago — Show plans. New York. Tanzania has voted in support of a United Nations resolution demanding Israel end its "unlawful" presence in Gaza. The resolution, adopted on Wednesday, calls for Israel to withdraw from the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem within one year as the conflict with Hamas approaches its first anniversary on October 7.
'Kitu Kidogo' and 'Panya Route' added to Oxford English Dictionary
WEB6 days ago — Kitu kidogo is a Swahili word for money offered or accepted as an inducement or bribe while panya route is a secret path or roundabout route, especially one used for smuggling. The Oxford University Press explained that Swahili is the region’s main lingua franca and had contributed a large number of loan words to East African English since ...
New technology pilot seeks to transform vocational training in …
WEB5 days ago — Dar es Salaam. The piloting of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology is promising to address digital divide that limits some students from accessing modern learning tools in Tanzania’s vocational training. In collaboration with Save the Children, the Finnpartnership project (2024-2026) aims to pilot AR and VR learning ...
Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC
WEB6 days ago — The number of mpox cases in Africa has surged 177 percent, and deaths have increased 38.5 percent compared with the same period a year ago, data from the Africa CDC showed. "We can say today that mpox is not under control in Africa. We still have this increase of cases that is worrying for all of us," Jean Kaseya, director general of Africa …
Bongoflava dominate YouTube’s most-watched artistes in Kenya
WEB5 days ago — Over the past year, the top 15 most-watched artistes on YouTube in Kenya showcase a trend where only three Kenyan musicians make the cut, highlighting the regional appeal of Tanzanian sounds. In a revealing new report by Nairobi Gossip Club, the influence of Bongo Flava music in Kenya is unmistakable, with Tanzanian artistes …
Israeli planes bomb southern Lebanon after radio blasts
WEB6 days ago — Beirut. Israel bombed southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it had thwarted an Iranian-led assassination plot, a day after explosions of Hezbollah radios that came on the heels of blasts in booby trapped pagers, setting the foes hurtling towards war. The sophisticated attacks on communications equipment used by Iran-backed armed group …
MCL journalists shine in EJAT nominations with 17 nods
WEB6 days ago — Notable nominees from Mwananchi include Jacob Mosenda, Julius Maricha, Hellen Nachilongo, Salome Gregory, Eliya Solomon, Zourha Malisa, Harrieth Makwetta, and George Helahela, among others. Sungura also indicated that MCT is considering starting digital initiatives to track journalists and their work to ensure that leading nominees can …
Empty shelves and crumbling ceilings: The decline of Dodoma's …
WEB4 days ago — A crumbling investment. The state of the terminal’s infrastructure mirrors the dwindling business prospects. Ceiling boards on the first floor are rotting, some parts of the building are falling apart, and there is little foot traffic. “It’s an abandoned place,” says one of the security guards at the terminal.
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