Empty shelves and crumbling ceilings: The decline of Dodoma's …
WEB3 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.
What you didn’t know about Prof Karim Manji: Tanzanian scholar …
WEB3 days ago · Unguja. Prof Karim Manji (65) of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Muhas) has recently earned the prestigious Harvard University Distinguished Alumni Award. This accolade, awarded for significant contributions to the health sector, underscores Prof Manji's impressive 20-year ...
Unsung volunteers: How Dar residents help manage traffic
WEB3 days ago · These self-appointed traffic controllers often position themselves at busy intersections and junctions, directing cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians with a combination of hand signals, whistles, and even makeshift signs. Their primary goal is to alleviate congestion and maintain a steady flow of traffic, preventing the chaos and standstills ...
Alikiba’s ‘Starter’ EP, a Bongo Flava feast for the soul
WEB4 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 ...
Leaders, diplomats push for peaceful, inclusive elections in Tanzania
WEB4 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 …
New technology pilot seeks to transform vocational training in …
WEB4 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 ...
Tanzania hosts 11th Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary
WEB5 days ago · Show plans. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is gearing up to host the prestigious 11th Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary, set for October 29-30, 2024. This major event will spotlight critical issues such as maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, and initiatives to build capacity in the health sector across Africa and Asia.
'Kitu Kidogo' and 'Panya Route' added to Oxford English Dictionary
WEB5 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 ...
Tanzania supports UN resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal …
WEB5 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.
Dar es Salaam airport wins international safety award
WEB4 days ago · The highly regarded Airport Council International (ACI) Safety Award 2024, in the Category One classification, was announced on Thursday September 20, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) has received an international safety award, solidifying its position in the aviation ...
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