Katare Mbashiru

Tanzania

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MPs call for reduction of electricity connection costs

2 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament have called on the government to find ways to reduce electricity connection costs in urban areas, so that more citizens can afford the service. Several lawmakers aired their views yesterday in the National Assembly yesterday, when contributing to a debate on 2.246tri/- budget estimates for the Energy Ministry for next financial year.
LGAs clears 78.8bn/- debts owed by public servants

3 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: AS of March 2025, the government through Local Government Authorities had cleared 78.8bn/- in accumulated outstanding debts owed by public servants, the National Assembly was informed here yesterday. According to the Minister of State in the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, so far, after a thorough verification, public servants in different local government authorities were owing the government a total of 116.57bn/-.
CAG: Exemplary performance in public spending

4 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: THE government has tabled in the National Assembly the annual performance national audit reports by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) for the year ending June 2024, which among other issues has indicated an exemplary performance in public spending. Save for at least a few areas where the CAG uncovered financial irregularities, the reports indicate that the trend in utilisation of public funds is generally superb.
INEC announces 2nd updating Voter Registrar

4 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that beginning May 1st this year, it will kick off the second phase of updating the list of voters in the Permanent Voter Register (PVR). This, according to INEC’s Chairperson, Judge Jacobs Mwambegele, will be yet another chance for Tanzanians who did not make it during the first phase to register so that they can exercise their democratic right in the much-awaited 2025 General Election.
Uphold professionalism, Biteko tells state attorneys

4 weeks ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Minerals, Dr Doto Biteko has tasked state attorneys to uphold professionalism while discharging their legal duties, emphasising fairness, justice and impartiality. He asserted that state at- torneys’ effectiveness is cru- cial for safeguarding the country’s economy.
Dar-based airline to launch international flights from Arusha Airport

1 month ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

A DAR es Salaam-based airline company, Flightlink is set to begin operating international flights from Arusha Airport to various destinations outside neighbouring countries, starting in June this year. In an interview with the Daily News, the Director General of Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA), Mr Abdul Mombokaleo, said this development is expected to boost tourism activities in the northern regions of the country.
Dar to host e-learning Africa symposium

1 month ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: TANZANIA is preparing to host the E-Learning Africa International Symposium, a significant event poised to attract regional and international technology companies to the nation’s burgeoning business and investment landscape. For the second time, Tanzania will host this pivotal symposium, scheduled to take place in May at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.
TBC conducts training for journalists ahead of 2025 General Election

1 month ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: IN preparation for the October 2025 General Election, the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) has hosted a two-day training session for journalists, seeking to have fair and balanced coverage in reportage. The training workshop, which was concluded yesterday, aimed to equip local journalists with essential skills and knowledge to ensure that coverage during the critical electoral period is comprehensive, accurate and responsible.
TZ officially introduces Janabi for WHO candidacy

1 month ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: THE government has officially introduced its candidate for the post of World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Region Director, Professor Mohamed Janabi, exuding confidence that Tanzania will garner a landslide victory against three other contesters. Prof Janabi, Tanzania’s Senior Advisor on Health and Nutrition matters to the President, is among four candidates for the position.
Tanzania, Denmark launch 528.9m/- project for disaster preparedness

1 month ago | dailynews.co.tz | Katare Mbashiru

DODOMA: IN a significant move to enhance disaster preparedness and response, the government has officially launched the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, with a budget allocation of 528.9m/-. The colourful launch event took place in Dodoma and was officiated by the Deputy Minister for Works, David Kihenzile, who stressed the importance of timely and accurate information in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.