WCM-Q students discover global healthcare challenges in Tanzania

Eleven WCM-Q students visited Tanzania on a service learning trip. Students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) visited Tanzania to learn about cross-cultural communication and discover the challenges of delivering healthcare in a developing...

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar Island in Tanzania last year: Envoy

The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has said that more Nigerians are choosing Zanzibar as a holiday destination, with tourists rising to 7,000 in 2024 from 5,000 in 2023. Mr Kakele disclosed this on the sidelines of the...

Tanzania vets all foreigners in fresh crackdown

Tanzania has launched a nationwide operation targeting foreigners living and working in the country illegally. This follows the ban on foreigners engaging in around 15 small-scale trades in July. According to officials, the crackdown will affect...

BMH launches free 14-day eye camp for 1,000 children

DODOMA: THE Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) has launched a free 14-day eye medical camp, aiming to provide screening and treatment to 1,000 children under the age of 15 with various vision complications. Speaking to journalists in Dodoma on Monday,...

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar in 2024 — Tanzanian envoy

The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has reported a steady increase in Nigerian tourists visiting Zanzibar, with 7,000 arrivals recorded in 2024 compared to 5,000 in 2023. Kakele made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lagos...

Tatler Ball 2024: Meet the awardees, from Jane Goodall to Louis Koo

At Tatler Ball 2024, we recognised 12 inspiring individuals who have made a positive and significant impact on society through their work and passion Each year, the Tatler Ball celebrates individuals making outstanding contributions in their...

Canadian board rules in favor of Christian military member denied religious exemption to COVID shot

News A federal board declared the Canadian Department of National Defence was wrong to reject an Armed Forces member’s exemption to the COVID shot mandate that he sought due to his Christian beliefs. OTTAWA, Ontario (LifeSiteNews) — Canada’s...

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar in 2024 – Tanzania Envoy

The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has revealed that more Nigerians are choosing Zanzibar as a holiday destination, with the number of tourists increasing to 7,000 in 2024 from 5,000 in 2023. Kakele disclosed this on the...

In Tragic Road Accident, Four Catholic Sisters Returning from Profession Event in Mwanza, Tanzania Die Alongside Driver

Credit: Suore Carmelitane Missionarie Italia Malta Romania The late driver, Boniphase Msonola, was reportedly taking them to the airport to return to Dar es Salaam, when the accident happened. In a September 15 statement, the leadership of Kahama...

Tanzania braces for 12 EU envoys coming for agri-business mission 

MOSHI: A delegation of 12 European Union (EU) Ambassadors is set to visit Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Region from 17 to 19 September 2025, in a mission aimed at deepening cooperation in agriculture and horticulture while marking five decades of...

Women’s Futsal World Cup: Atlas Lionesses in Group A With Argentina

Rabat – The draw for the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup took place on Monday in Manila, Philippines, setting the stage for a historic tournament. Morocco’s national women’s futsal team, crowned African champions earlier this year, has...

Tanzania’s pediatric heart surgery camp saves over 270m/-

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has saved 270m/- through a special pediatric heart surgery camp conducted by specialists from the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in collaboration with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief...

Young Engineers Tanzania calls for entries in Pan- African STEM Challenge 2025

Dar es Salaam. On November 7, 2025, Uganda expects to host the third Pan African STEM Competition 2025, an event that is fast becoming one of the continent’s most exciting platforms for young learners in science, technology, engineering, and...

Sex work and abuse: the women trapped in Malawi’s growing refugee camp

Tears stream down Francine’s* face as she pulls her glove off. Her right hand is covered by a pale, mottled burn scar. Her fingers are stiff and unnaturally bent. Francine turned to sex work to survive soon after she arrived alone at Malawi’s...

Safeguarding democracy: Tanzania’s road to peaceful elections

DODOMA: AHEAD of the General Election, the spotlight is not only on the political parties and their candidates but also on the nation’s ability to maintain its reputation as an island of peace and stability in a region where elections often...

Tanzania awards TZS 250m to energy efficiency innovators

Ten innovators have been awarded TZS 250 million ($1.7 million) in seed funding for their contributions to advancing energy efficiency solutions in Tanzania. The Ministry of Energy, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations Development...

Tanzania's Simbu grabs marathon gold in nail-biting photo finish

Alphonce Felix Simbu clinched gold in a dramatic photo finish Monday, edging German runner Amanal Petros to give Tanzania its first world marathon title. The 42.195-kilometer race came down to three-hundredths of a second, as Simbu surged past a...

Tanzania halts soda ash mining to save world’s Lesser Flamingos

Under a scorching northern Tanzanian sun, where volcanic hills rise above dazzling salt flats, Lake Natron stretches like a mirage across alkaline waters and ochre mud. To a casual visitor, it seems lifeless—its caustic, hyper-alkaline waters can...

Malala Fund empowers 26 million students worldwide, champions girls’ education

Malala Fund has impacted over 26 million students globally through its education-focused initiatives in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to its latest annual report released on Monday. The organization invested $66.4 million, supporting 123...

Bien wins hearts after feeding, performing for street children in Meru

Bien wins hearts after feeding, performing for street children in Meru Award-winning Kenyan artiste Bien Aime Baraza has captured the admiration of fans online after a heartwarming gesture in Meru County where he fed and performed for street...