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Tanzania’s new PTS framework set to revolutionise research communication
Dar es Salaam. A new research communication framework developed in Tanzania is poised to transform how researchers disseminate their work, helping bridge the gap between academic findings and real-world impact. Science communication specialist and...
Minister urges writers to portray women as development drivers
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR Minister of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, Ms Tabia Maulid Mwita, has called on writers and literary artists to highlight the role of women as key agents of development in society. Speaking on her behalf, Ms Fatma Hamad...

Grassroots power: How members reshape Tanzania’s ruling party
Dar es Salaam. The growing influence of grassroots-level voters who play a decisive role in nominating political candidates, popularily known as wajumbe within the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has gradually but firmly reshaped the party’s...
Project for Love Expands Compassion-Based Education in Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - African Media Agency (AMA) - 9 July 2025 - Project for Love, a global education movement rooted in loving-kindness and compassion, is expanding its impact across Africa. Building on its work in South Africa, Ghana,...

European club cancels Sabina Thom’s contract
SUFFERED SETBACK— Thom has rejoined Lionesses after contract termination Times LibraryGeorgian Women Football League club Lanchkhuti has terminated the contract for Malawi Women’s National Football Team striker Sabina Thom due to visa hitches. The...
Tributes to Theresa Solomon: A legacy of justice and community activism
Tributes have poured in for the Western Cape’s first mayor of colour - a diplomat and founder member of the Mitchell’s Plain Development Action Collective (MPDAC) and former ambassador to Canada and Tanzania - Theresa Solomon, who died at the age...

Women’s AFCON: Queens out to redeem image
Ghana’s Black Queens head into the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco with a burning desire to restore pride, but their mission to reclaim their place among the continent’s elite could end in disappointment unless head coach...

TWO PATHS, TWO HOMELANDS: BADENOCH’S CRITIQUE VS. SUNAK’S PRIDE
Badenoch’s criticisms and Sunak’s pride are products of their homelands’ histories, argues CHETA NWANZE The contrasting attitudes of two prominent British politicians of ethnic minority heritage – Kemi Badenoch (of Nigerian descent) and Rishi...

2024 WAFCON: Mali edge Tanzania in tight Group C duel
08 july 2025 - 05:36:37 MA 96 Views Panafrican News Agency Berkane, Morocco (PANA) - Mali secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tanzania in a tightly contested Group C TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 clash in Berkane on...

Politics and religion must move together for national unity, says Dar RC Chalamila
Dar es Salaam. Politics and religion are two aspects of society that should move in tandem, despite the prevailing perception that they ought to remain separate, Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has said. Mr Chalamila made the...

Chasing Migrations and Lions’ Roars: A Seven-Day Safari in Tanzania’s Wild Heart
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Photo by Partha Narasimhan, Unsplash Bordering eight countries and bordered by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is one of Africa’s most captivating destinations. It hosts some of the world’s most...

TANZANIA PROPOSES MANDATORY $44 TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR FOREIGN VISITORS
Tanzania's upcoming 2025/2026 budget includes a plan to introduce a $44 mandatory travel insurance fee for every non-resident foreigner entering Tanzania, no matter the reason for their trip. This proposition, similar to what Zanzibar already has,...

Shoulder to shoulder with Tanzanian schoolgirls
At the heart of Abbotsleigh’s connection with Bunda Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, through Anglican Aid, is Helen Hoskins, an Abbotsleigh alumni who went on to become a missionary and founder of the school. Their partnership initiative is...

Two women died on safari last week — are these trips becoming more dangerous?
Last week two sisters, 68-year-old Easton Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Taylor from New Zealand, were killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in Zambia. The deaths of the women serve as a reminder that, despite the skill of...

Exploring cultural richness of ‘pearl of Silk Road’ Kashgar
3 BY CHE BIN, LI YANAN, PEOPLE’S DAILY LOCATED in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and...

Exports from Kenya to Rwanda overtake Tanzania as regional trade heats up
In an exciting development for East African economic dynamics, Kenya has overtaken Tanzania as Rwanda's leading partner in regional trade. This shift underscores the evolving bilateral relations between Kenya and Rwanda, two pivotal economies in...
Tanzania reaffirms commitment to fight sickle cell disease
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has reiterated its strong commitment to combating sickle cell disease (SCD) through strategic partnerships with both local and international stakeholders. The pledge was made during the official launch of the Africa...

Barrick: Twiga partnership remains key to Tanzania’s growth
Five years after its formation, the Twiga partnership between Barrick Mining Corporation and the government of Tanzania continues to deliver shared value and operational excellence. Since Barrick took operational control in 2019, it has injected...

(Hello Africa) How Kiswahili is building a cultural bridge between China, Tanzania
Interest in Kiswahili among Chinese nationals is steadily rising. It represents a growing movement of cultural curiosity, mutual respect, and educational exchange between China and Tanzania. DAR ES SALAAM, July 8 (Xinhua) -- On a quiet morning,...

Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...