Tanzania

[Daily News] Pemba -- A SAFE blood donation campaign has been rolled out across Pemba's four districts as health officials seek to increase supplies for hospitals facing high demand for transfusions.

[Daily News] Iringa -- AS the world marked the International Day of Democracy yesterday, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) pledged to uphold democratic principles within the party and respect the independence of constitutional institutions.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- WHEN heavy rains arrive, the difference between disruption and disaster is often determined long before the first drops fall. For Mwanza, where roads, bridges, drainage systems, businesses and farms can all face the consequences of intense rainfall, preparations for the anticipated El Niño conditions are already gathering momentum.

[Daily News] Barcelona -- TANZANIA and Spanish giants Barcelona FC are set to forge a groundbreaking partnership in youth football development, following a visit of Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, for a high-profile four-day official tour at the personal invitation of club President Joan Laporta.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ROAD infrastructure projects linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Dar es Salaam have reached the 50 per cent completion mark, keeping Tanzania firmly on track to meet strict continental hosting standards.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SIMBA and Azam FC will put their unbeaten starts to the season on the line today when the two giants meet at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam in one of the most anticipated earlyseason league clashes.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals has pledged to champion the establishment of a Registration Board for Geoscientists in Tanzania, saying the move could provide a long-term solution to challenges facing the profession, including the presence of unqualified intermediaries in geological activities.

[Capital FM] Bomet -- Stakeholders from Kenya and Tanzania have called for stronger cross-border cooperation to protect the Mara River Basin from increasing environmental degradation and growing pressure on water resources.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- YOUNG Africans Head Coach Manqoba Mngqithi has admitted that his side's failure to convert numerous scoring opportunities made their CAF Champions League second-leg clash against Gaborone United unnecessarily difficult.

[Daily News] Kahama -- THE Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has uncovered an illegal electricity network supplying 11 miners at Mwime Mine in Kahama Municipality, Shinyanga Region, exposing revenue losses through power theft and unauthorised resale of electricity.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Taekwondo Federation has called for an increased investment from the government, diplomatic missions and other stakeholders to develop the sport, saying it has the potential to nurture talent, create employment opportunities and win medals for the country at international competitions.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- BUCHOSA and Sengerema District councils have activated disaster preparedness plans following Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) forecasts of heavy rains, with residents urged to take precautions against possible flooding and other weather-related hazards.

[Daily News] Tabora -- RESIDENTS of Igunga District in Tabora Region have accused the Igunga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IGUWASA) of supplying dirty water that they claim is not properly treated, raising concerns over public health and frequent water shortages.

[Daily News] Moshi -- MORE than 400 children living in difficult circumstances have gained access to education, healthcare and other essential services through the TAG Kilimanjaro Revival Temple Child and Youth Development Centre during its 20 years of operation in Moshi.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) emerged second in the Regulatory Institutions category at the 21st East African Trade Fair (MEATF) in Mwanza, highlighting the growing importance of product standards as Tanzania seeks to expand its presence in regional and international markets.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA Breweries Limited (TBL) and Vodacom Tanzania have partnered to equip more than 26,000 retailers nationwide with business, financial and digital skills, in a move aimed at improving their efficiency, profitability and resilience.

[Daily News] Babati -- BUSINESSPEOPLE and tanzanite miners in Simanjiro District have appealed to newly appointed Manyara Regional Commissioner, Mr Martine Shigela to use the experience he gained in Geita to strengthen Mirerani's tanzanite industry and expand opportunities for miners.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania braces for El Niño rains expected to begin at the end of this month or early October, the real test may no longer be whether the country can predict the rain, but whether a warning issued in a forecasting centre can travel fast enough, clearly enough and far enough to change what people do on the ground.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has cautioned contractors working on roads serving the AFCON stadia to take early measures against possible disruption and damage from El Nino rains expected from October.

[Daily News] Tabora -- MORE than 36,000 residents in Sikonge and Uyui Districts are set to benefit from dispensaries, staff houses and mobile clinic services implemented by the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation (JMKF), as former President Dr Jakaya Kikwete began a four-day visit to inspect the projects in Tabora Region.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- MORE than 600 youths in Kwimba District, Mwanza Region, have received training on preventing violence and stigma against children under a programme aimed at equipping young people with skills to protect themselves from abuse and report incidents in their communities.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CITIES and towns across the country are tightening waste management enforcement as regional authorities roll out tougher measures to improve urban cleanliness and strengthen compliance with sanitation by-laws.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA is stepping up preparations for potentially heavy El Niño-related rains, with authorities in Zanzibar ordering drainage systems cleared and emergency services placed on standby while officials urge communities to act before flooding occurs.

[Daily News] Ukerewe -- UKEREWE District Council has adopted sustainable and measurable strategies to improve maternal and child health services and prevent avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA's growing milk production faces a major challenge from inadequate cooling, storage and transportation systems, with researchers warning that poor handling causes milk to lose quality and value before reaching consumers and processors.

[Daily News] Arusha -- ARUSHA Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla has condemned the killing of two Maasai residents during a conflict between members of the Maasai and Daatoga communities in Kakesio and Eyasi wards, Ngorongoro District.

[Daily News] Njombe -- NJOMBE Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (NJUWASA) has started installing prepaid water meters for customers in Mji Mwema, Ramadhani and Njombe wards as part of efforts to improve revenue collection and reduce water losses.

[Daily News] Arusha -- THE government is moving to integrate digital systems across primary healthcare facilities to enhance real-time data sharing, streamline service delivery and automate digital payments for Community Health Workers (CHWs).

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Malawi have been urged to move beyond growing trade volumes and turn their expanding commercial ties into joint investments, manufacturing and value-added production that can create jobs and open access to wider African markets.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed gratitude to Tanzanians, government leaders, diplomats, religious leaders and the international community for messages of condolence, prayers and support following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.