[Tanzania] Shein promises continued loans to students

PRESIDENT Ali Mohamed Shein has said that the government would continue to provide loans to students with qualifications to join higher learning institutions because the country still needs experts in every field. “I give my commitment that the government will continue supporting students, particularly in areas of interest,” Dr Shein said during his speech at the 12th graduation ceremony of the...

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[Tanzania] Tanzanians mark 53rd Revolution Day today

ZANZIBAR marks the 53rd anniversary of the revolution today with President Ali Mohamed Shein expressing appreciation on progress attained in provision of social services to all since the ouster of the Omani-Arab sultanate oligarchy on January 12, 1964. “The revolution has served its purpose; inequality that existed during the rule of sultan has been controlled. All Zanzibaris can now access social...

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[Tanzania] JPM hits at food shortage cheats

PRESIDENT John Magufuli has come out strongly in condemnation of unscrupulous businessmen, politicians and the media for creating artificial food shortage. He has also ordered immediate review of the costs estimated for the construction of Simiyu Regional Hospital down from the whopping 46bn/- to around 10bn/-. Addressing a public rally in Simiyu yesterday where he is on a two-day tour of the...

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[Tanzania] Battle of wits for Simba, Yanga

THERE will be no room for a draw when the big Dar es Salaam derby presents at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar tonight. The huge crowd heading to Zanzibar claimed their mission was to witness the death of one of the two giants; Simba or Young Africans, one of them must die. Most of the supporters of the both teams claimed they were going to Zanzibar to celebrate the victory but the sad demise of one...

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[Tanzania] We have enough food - Ministry

DESPITE food shortage reports in some parts of the country, preliminary food production forecast for 2015/2016 indicates that the country has a surplus of more than 3 million metric tonnes. However, officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries have linked the current situation with the alarming weather condition that has got farmers worried and bracing poor harvests next season. The...

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[Tanzania] Dar-Beijing pledge scaling ties up to greater heights

THE Prime Minister, Mr Kassim Majaliwa, has pledged continued cooperation between Tanzania and China in various fields through investments in industries, energy and infrastructure. The premier made the pledge yesterday at his Oysterbay residence in Dar es Salaam when he met with China’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Wang Yi, on behalf of President John Magufuli. Mr Majaliwa stated that cooperation...

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